In an exclusive interview, actress Sai Pallavi said she was not sure whether a female lead role in Fidaa suited her. She gave all credit to director Sekhar Kammula for believing in her and giving her role. Sai Pallavi stated that the director had shown another angle in her with Fidaa movie.
The actress said that playing a role of a young girl with a lot of energy was challenging to her. To a question, the heroine said she was not aware that fans will not accept her playing a mother role in Kanam movie.