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Remo (2016) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2016 · 150 mins · Tamil
Directed by
Bhagyaraj Kannan
Starring
Yogi Babu, Keerthy Suresh, Sivakarthikeyan, Sathish, K. S. Ravikumar, Rajendran

An aspiring actor dresses up as a female nurse to bag a role in a film, and more importantly, woo the love of his life.

On this page (5)
  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (10)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle

Where to watch

Where to Watch Remo (2016)

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10 events in order · contains spoilers

Remo Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Remo (2016) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Siva's dream and audition rejection

    Siva, a theatre actor, dreams of becoming a superstar like Rajinikanth but struggles with romantic scenes. He is rejected by director K. S. Ravikumar during the audition for Avvai Shanmugi 2, highlighting his limitation in acting romance on screen. This setback steels his resolve to prove himself in cinema.

    When
    During audition
    Where
    Audition room
  2. Love at first sight and obstacle

    Siva meets Kavya, a doctor, and falls in love at first sight. He goes to Kavya's house to propose, only to learn she is already engaged to Dr Vishwanath (Vishwa). He hides his disappointment but resolves to win her despite the obstacle.

    When
    Shortly after meeting Kavya
    Where
    Kavya's house
  3. Remo is born

    As Remo, he disguises himself as a woman nurse to get closer to Kavya. He takes up a job in the same hospital where Kavya works, carefully concealing his true identity. He keeps his plan a secret, aiming to win Kavya's affection without revealing who he really is.

    When
    After deciding to pursue Kavya
    Where
    Hospital
  4. Remo befriends Kavya and Siva proposes

    As Remo, he forms a close friendship with Kavya but cannot convince her to end her engagement. On Kavya's birthday, Remo orchestrates a grand surprise and, as Siva, publicly proposes to her. The contrast between Remo's care and Siva's boldness fuels Kavya's mixed feelings.

    When
    Kavya's birthday
    Where
    Hospital and Kavya's home
  5. Kavya's dilemma

    Kavya falls for Siva but is torn between his true self and Vishwa. Siva continues to juggle both identities, using Remo to get closer to Kavya while plotting to break her engagement. The ruse deepens as Kavya's affection grows.

    When
    Following the birthday
  6. Engagement on the brink

    Kavya finally admits her feelings for Siva, but Vishwa prepones their wedding to the very next day after catching her sharing a moment with Siva. The sudden development puts Kavya in a difficult position, forcing her to choose whether to follow her heart. Siva's hope rises even as the clock runs out.

    When
    The next day
    Where
    Wedding venue
  7. Confrontation and hospital dash

    Kavya decides to end her engagement and leave home to be with Siva. Vishwa arrives with goons to force Kavya away; Remo (Siva) protects Kavya and defeats them, then rushes to the hospital to tend to a terminally ill orphan named Nancy.

    When
    On the day of the attempted wedding
    Where
    Kavya's home; Hospital
  8. Revealing his true self

    At the hospital, Nancy begs Remo to 'change himself' and become a man for her sake. Following Nancy's prompt, Siva removes his Remo disguise, revealing his true identity to Kavya. Betrayed and hurt, Kavya berates him for cheating, and Siva pleads for another chance, but she remains reluctant.

    When
    After Nancy's plea
    Where
    Hospital
  9. Years later and the bus confession

    A few months later, Kavya's bus companion—a gruff old man—turns out to be Siva in disguise. He reveals his lingering attraction and, after scolding him for past deceit, Kavya softens and asks him to marry her.

    When
    A few months later
    Where
    Bus
  10. Dream realized

    Siva finally achieves his dream of acting alongside his best friend Vallikanth in a movie that appears to tell his life story, Remo Nee Kadhalan, directed by K. S. Ravikumar. Kavya, played by Sri Divya as Dr. Divya, becomes his real-life partner as the film closes. The ending ties his on-screen success to his personal redemption.

    When
    Ending
    Where
    Movie set

Last updated: October 09, 2025 at 15:53

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Timeline questions answered

Remo Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Remo (2016): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why did Siva disguise himself as a female nurse to pursue Kavya?

Siva disguised himself as a female nurse named Remo because he needed to get close to Kavya without raising suspicion. Since Kavya was already engaged to Dr. Vishwanath, Siva couldn't simply approach her as himself. By working at the same hospital where Kavya worked, he could build a friendship with her and eventually win her affection before revealing his true identity.

  • siva
  • remo
  • kavya
  • nurse
  • disguise
  • hospital
Q2

How did Siva become Remo and work at the hospital?

After being rejected from a film audition and meeting Kavya, Siva created the female persona 'Remo' specifically to get hired at the hospital where Kavya worked. He carefully concealed his true identity, adopting mannerisms and appearance that would allow him to operate undetected while pursuing his plan to win Kavya over.

  • siva
  • remo
  • female disguise
  • hospital job
Q3

Why was Kavya confused about her feelings for Siva and Remo?

Kavya developed genuine feelings for both Siva and Remo without realizing they were the same person. As Remo, Siva was caring, supportive, and always there for her, while as Siva, he was bold and confident enough to propose publicly. This created confusion because Kavya was drawn to different qualities in each persona.

  • kavya
  • siva
  • remo
  • feelings
  • confusion
Q4

Why did Vishwa rush the wedding to the next day?

Vishwa rushed the wedding after catching Kavya sharing a romantic moment with Siva. Seeing that Kavya had developed feelings for Siva, Vishwa decided to preempt any further development by immediately advancing the wedding date, forcing Kavya to make a quick decision.

  • vishwa
  • wedding
  • rushed
  • kavya
  • siva
Q5

Why did Kavya decide to leave her engagement to be with Siva?

Kavya chose Siva because she had genuinely fallen in love with him despite being engaged to Vishwa. When Vishwa tried to force her to leave with goons, Siva (as Remo) protected her and stood up for her, which convinced her that his feelings were genuine. She decided to follow her heart rather than continue with an engagement she no longer wanted.

  • kavya
  • siva
  • vishwa
  • engagement
  • choice
Q6

Who was Nancy and why was her plea important to Siva?

Nancy was a terminally ill orphan at the hospital where Siva worked as Remo. She was a young patient who begged Remo to 'change himself' and become a man. Her innocent plea touched Siva deeply and gave him the courage to finally reveal his true identity to Kavya, as he realized living a lie was unfair to everyone.

  • nancy
  • orphan
  • hospital
  • plea
  • transformation
Q7

How did Kavya find out Siva was actually Remo?

After Nancy's plea, Siva removed his Remo disguise at the hospital and revealed his true identity to Kavya. She suddenly realized that the man she had been bonding with as Remo and the man she had fallen in love with as Siva were the same person all along.

  • kavya
  • siva
  • remo
  • reveal
  • identity
Q8

Why was Kavya upset after learning Siva's true identity?

Kavya was hurt and angry because Siva had deceived her for months, pretending to be someone else while getting close to her. She felt betrayed that the person she trusted as a friend (Remo) and the person she loved (Siva) had been lying to her the entire time. She berated him for the manipulation and struggled to forgive the deceit.

  • kavya
  • siva
  • deception
  • betrayal
  • anger
Q9

How did Siva and Kavya reunite after the separation?

A few months after the reveal, Siva secretly boarded the same bus as Kavya disguised as a gruff old man. When Kavya recognized him, she initially scolded him for his past deceit but eventually softened and asked him to marry her, giving him a second chance.

  • siva
  • kavya
  • bus
  • reunion
  • marriage
Q10

Did Siva finally get a movie role at the end?

Yes, Siva achieved his dream of becoming a movie star. The film he auditioned for at the beginning, Avvai Shanmugi 2, was eventually made with Siva playing the lead role alongside his best friend Vallikanth. The movie was titled 'Remo Nee Kadhalan' and was directed by K. S. Ravikumar, the same director who had initially rejected him.

  • siva
  • movie
  • role
  • dream
  • rajanikanth
Q11

Why did Siva want to become like Rajinikanth?

Siva wanted to become a superstar like Rajinikanth because Rajinikanth is an iconic Tamil cinema legend. Siva was a theatre actor who dreamed of achieving cinematic fame and success on the big screen, seeing Rajinikanth as the ultimate symbol of stardom in Tamil cinema.

  • siva
  • rajanikanth
  • dream
  • superstar

Movie threads

More Movies Like Remo, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes Remo tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Movies with charming deceptions like Remo

Love stories where harmless lies and wild disguises lead to comic chaos. If you liked the playful mistaken identity plot of Remo, you'll enjoy these movies where harmless lies and elaborate disguises create comedic chaos. This thread gathers fun romantic comedies and farces with similar lighthearted energy and a focus on whimsical schemes for love.

  • playful
  • whimsical
  • comic
  • fun
  • lighthearted
  • romantic
  • Tone: light, playful, whimsical
  • Pacing: fast, energetic
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative pattern revolves around a well-intentioned but ill-advised deception—often a disguise or false identity—that the protagonist uses to get closer to a love interest or achieve a goal. The plot is propelled by the increasing complexity of maintaining the lie, leading to a series of humorous near-discoveries and misunderstandings before a final, heartwarming resolution.

Why they belong together: These movies are grouped together because they share a core comedic engine: a farcical deception that creates a bubbly, fast-paced, and low-stakes conflict. They prioritize fun, playful character interactions over deep drama, resulting in a consistently light and upbeat viewing experience.

Light and fun romantic comedies like Remo

Breezy, fast-paced comedies where romance blooms amid hilarious situations. Looking for more movies with the bubbly, feel-good vibe of Remo? This thread features fast-paced romantic comedies that are high on fun and light on drama. These are perfect picks if you enjoyed the playful energy, straightforward romance, and happy ending.

  • fun
  • lighthearted
  • romantic
  • breezy
  • playful
  • optimistic
  • Tone: light, fun, hopeful
  • Pacing: fast, breezy
Why these movies?

The story pattern: Stories in this thread typically follow a linear and straightforward path toward a romantic goal. Conflict arises from external, often comedic, situations rather than deep internal turmoil. The pacing is quick, the tone is consistently bright, and the focus is on delivering laughs and a guaranteed heartwarming conclusion.

Why they belong together: These films are united by their shared commitment to a light, upbeat, and humorous tone. They have similar pacing and low emotional weight, making them ideal for viewers seeking an undemanding, joyful, and optimistic romantic story with plenty of comic moments.

Every angle

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