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Fidaa is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy drama film directed by Sekhar Kammula. The movie stars Sai Pallavi, Varun Tej, and Sarah Uriarte Berry in important roles. It is a story of a young woman from Telangana, who moves to the United States to pursue her dreams, and the romantic relationship she develops with an NRI boy.

Bhanumathi (Sai Pallavi) is a vivacious young girl from a traditional family in a small town in Telangana. She dreams of becoming a doctor and helping people, but her family's financial situation daunts her prospects. She has an elder sister who is a doctor and living in the United States, who convinces Bhanu to take up medicine and come to the States.

Once she reaches the US, she meets and befriends her sister's friend, Vicky (Varun Tej). Vicky is an NRI who has come to the US to take care of his family's farm back home. Bhanu and Vicky are initially at loggerheads as Bhanu finds Vicky arrogant and insensitive, while Vicky finds Bhanu too talkative and nosy. However, they soon find themselves falling in love with each other, but both fail to express their feelings to each other.

Things take a turn when Bhanu's parents come to the US to meet her sister, and they plan to meet Vicky's family as well. Vicky's family is conservative and is looking for a traditional Indian girl for him to settle down with. They disapprove of Bhanu's outspokenness and her more modern ways. Vicky and Bhanu initially agree to part ways and respect their parents' wishes but later realize that they cannot stay without each other.

The movie's plot revolves around the cultural differences between the two families and how Bhanu's love for Vicky is put to the test when she has to choose between her family and the man she loves. The dialogue and characterization are entertaining and engaging, with special praise going to Sai Pallavi, who delivers an outstanding performance as Bhanu.

The film's music, composed by Shakthikanth Karthick, is a major highlight with soulful, rustic tunes that capture the essence of Telangana. The cinematography by Vijay C. Kumar is stunning, capturing the beauty of the US, Telangana's countryside, and its people beautifully.

Director Sekhar Kammula manages to extract excellent performances from the cast, especially from Sai Pallavi. Her portrayal of Bhanu is realistic, likable, and refreshing, as she breaks away from the usual tropes of submissive, shy, and docile Indian girls in movies. Varun Tej as Vicky delivers a decent performance, while Sarah Uriarte Berry as Vicky's sister-in-law impresses in her brief role.

In conclusion, Fidaa is a heart-warming love story that tugs at the heartstrings, thanks to the director's skillful direction, the cast's excellent performances, and the beautiful music and cinematography. It is a romantic-comedy-drama that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and leave you with a warm, fuzzy feeling. It is a must-watch for any movie-goer who enjoys a feel-good romantic tale with some cultural flavor thrown in.

Fidaa is a 2017 drama with a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.4.