Sekhar Kammula's 'Fidaa', starring Varun Tej and Sai Pallavi, received 21.3 Television rating points. No film received such massive points on Telugu screen this year. 'Fidaa' was premiered on Star Maa last week on the eve of Dussera holidays.

The film is said to be third highest viewed movie on Telugu screen after 'Baahubali' and 'Janatha Garage' in the new rating system of BARC. 'Fidaa' is one of this year's biggest hits in Tollywood.