Selfie (2019) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Illicit license arrangement begins

Vijay's driving licence is missing, stalling the film's clearance. A politician friend meets Om to speed up the procedure, and Om agrees to issue a licence illicitly in exchange. Om summons Vijay to the RTO in person to have visible proof if an inquiry arises.

Where

RTO, Bhopal

Rumor of driving without licence spreads

Vijay reaches the RTO and TV crews flood the premises. Vimla Tiwari leaks to a reporter that Vijay has been driving without a licence, triggering a media frenzy. The atmosphere tightens as the truth behind the missing licence begins to leak.

Where

RTO, Bhopal

Vijay confronts Om; leak exposed

Vijay scolds Om in front of his son and superiors for the leak. Om retaliates by telling reporters that Vijay was arrogant and demanded a licence without proper procedures. The confrontation deepens the rift as media coverage worsens Vijay's reputation.

Where

RTO

Suraj Diwan's ominous plotting

Suraj Diwan's occult plot to suppress Vijay is revealed as a parallel threat to his rising stardom. His schemes hint at broader manipulation to undermine Vijay's position. The rival's actions add another layer of danger to the film’s clearance.

Attack on Om's family

Suraj's fandom leader orchestrates a hit-and-run on Om. A masked gang also vandalizes Om's house, and Om's son is injured in the incident. The assault hardens the conflict surrounding the licensing dispute.

Where

Om's residence

US trip canceled; hospital dash

At the producer's insistence, Vijay cancels his US trip. While rushing his son to the hospital, he phones Om and threatens him, reinforcing Om's belief in Vijay's culpability. Tensions rise as personal and professional pressures collide.

Where

Hospital route

Police inquiry and accusations

Police inquiry concludes Vijay's involvement is inconclusive. Om and Minty publicly accuse Vijay, escalating the public quarrel. Vijay is not charged due to lack of conclusive evidence.

Where

City/Police premises

Satyagraha and media spectacle

Om and his family stage a Satyagraha in front of Vijay's residence, drawing media attention and fans. Vijay addresses the press, condemning Om as a crazy stalker and announcing he will attend the driving test under Om's supervision. The public standoff becomes a televised affair.

Where

Vijay's residence

Open test becomes a live Q&A

The computer-based open test is replaced with a direct question-and-answer session with Om. Vijay faces difficult and unusual questions, but he ultimately passes the learner's test. The unconventional format keeps the process moving amid mounting tension.

Where

RTO testing area

Confession recorded; Suraj's exposure

Suraj's involvement comes to light when a fellow actress discreetly records his confession. She intends to share the recording with Vijay to reveal the rival's true schemes. The revelation threatens to derail Suraj's position and vindicate Vijay to some extent.

Naina's surgery and travel preparations

Naina requires urgent surgery, and a flight is charted to reach her as soon as the test concludes. Personal stakes rise as the family priorities press in on the licensing timetable. Time-sensitive duties pull Vijay in multiple directions.

Where

Hospital/flight preparation

H test passed; road test still looming

On practical day, Vijay smoothly completes the 'H test'. Om fails him for petty mistakes, but a higher-up overrides the decision and passes him. The intermediate victory keeps the licensing process alive despite the earlier fallout.

Where

RTO

Road test postponed

Om postpones the road test by two days, buying time for Naina's surgery and preventing a clash with the personal emergency. The delay postpones the anticipated resolution and heightens the suspense. Vijay accepts the postponement to keep the process moving.

Where

RTO

Forfeiture declaration and crowd chaos

In a dramatic moment, Vijay proclaims he will retire from driving (and acting) if Om's abuse of power continues and disrupts his life. Enraged, fans begin to lynch Om, but Vijay intervenes to save him and escapes the mob. The public chaos underscores the fragile balance of fame and power.

Where

Public road / event area

Licence found; reconciliation and airport departure

The misunderstanding is resolved when Om reveals Vijay's licence was in the gift box previously discarded at the RTO. Vijay brings Om and his family to his home and rebukes Suraj and Vimla for their mistakes. Two days later, Vijay finally receives his driving licence and drives toward the airport, signaling a culmination and exit to the suspense.

Where

Vijay's home; Airport