Varane Avashyamund

Varane Avashyamund

Year: 2020

Runtime: 145 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Anoop Sathyan

Echo Score: 66
FamilyComedyRomance

A divorced woman works as a French tutor and classical dance instructor while raising her daughter in Chennai. She lives with her brother, Manuel, and their apartment complex is full of interesting neighbors including a retired Major with a dog, and a young man sharing a home with a serial actress and his brother. The story follows the mother and daughter as they navigate the complexities of love and relationships at different stages of life, finding their own paths to happiness amidst the quirky dynamics of their community.

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1

Neena's life in Chennai

Neena is a divorced woman living in Chennai who dreams of becoming a French tutor while also teaching classical dance. She supports her daughter Nikki and her brother Manuel while navigating a close-knit community. Their next-door neighbors include Major Unnikrishnan, a retired Army officer with a brown doberman named Jimmy, and Bibeesh with his young brother Kartik.

Opening Chennai
2

Nikki searches for a groom and reconnects with Aby

Nikki uses a matrimonial portal and remains very picky about her matches, rejecting almost every alliance. She recalls that she once liked a guy named Aby but stopped pursuing him after his mother joked about her looks. Her friends secretly message Aby from Nikki's phone, and the two begin seeing each other again, while Nikki grows closer to Aby's mother, Dr. Sherly.

Early–Mid Chennai
3

Nikki grows close to Aby's mom

Nikki grows closer to Aby's mother, Dr. Sherly, as their personal lives become intertwined. The warm bond she forms with Dr. Sherly adds a new dimension to Nikki's relationship with Aby. This evolving friendship becomes a talking point for their circle in Chennai.

Mid Chennai
4

Major Unnikrishnan seeks help and Neena appears at the clinic

Major Unnikrishnan struggles with anger management and begins treatment with Dr. Bose. Neena also visits the same clinic to teach dance, and the two of them start to develop a liking for each other. Their budding connection becomes a topic of gossip among their flatmates.

Mid Dr. Bose’s clinic, Chennai
5

Gossip, confrontation, and a breakup

Gossip about Neena and Major Unnikrishnan starts spreading among the flatmates, reaching Nikki. She questions Neena, and Neena does not deny the budding relationship. Nikki's fiancé breaks off the engagement after learning of the situation, and Nikki begins resenting her mother while admitting she misses Aby's mom.

Mid–Late Chennai
6

Nikki admits she misses Aby's mom more than the fiancé

Nikki tells Neena that more than her fiancé, she misses Aby's mom, revealing how strong their bond has become. This confession marks a turning point for their relationship as reconciliation begins to take shape. Nikki starts to rethink her stance on her mother and the idea of family.

Late Chennai
7

Bibeesh and Kartik relocate; romance with Nikki

Their flat floods, forcing Bibeesh and his brother Kartik to move into Nikki's house. Over time, Bibeesh and Nikki grow closer and eventually fall in love. The new living arrangement also tests their patience as everyone adjusts to the change.

Shortly after the flood Nikki’s house, Chennai
8

Nikki intervenes in a terrace quarrel

A heated argument between Bibeesh and Kartik erupts, and Nikki intervenes by taking Bibeesh to the terrace to defuse the tension. The quiet rooftop moment allows Bibeesh to open up about his past and the people who helped shape him. The act deepens Nikki's empathy and strengthens their bond.

One night Nikki’s terrace
9

Bibeesh shares his traumatic childhood

Bibeesh recounts how his younger brother was born during his 11th grade, and classmates mocked them because their mother was their teacher. A year later, their father died in a road accident after not wearing a helmet, an event he recalls as the worst day of his life. When the ambulance arrived, he expected to see his father's body, but instead saw his parents' bodies inside it, while Kartik survived with a fracture. They had taken Kartik for a polio vaccination that day, adding to the family's tragedy.

Later Nikki’s home
10

Nikki understands maternal love and reconciles

Hearing Bibeesh's heartbreaking story helps Nikki grasp the depth of maternal love. The empathy softens their rift and paves the way for a reconciliation between mother and daughter. Their bond strengthens as they share more openly.

After the confession Chennai
11

Light moment: Neena resembles Shobana

Major Unnikrishnan jokingly remarks that Neena bears a resemblance to the actress Shobana, providing a light-hearted break from the tension. The quip softens the mood and shows the growing ease between the two households. It marks a small but welcome shift toward warmth in the neighborhood.

Climax lead-up Nearby gathering in Chennai
12

Ex-fiancé disrupts the date

Bibeesh and Nikki arrange a date, but Nikki's ex-fiancé, a traffic police officer, unexpectedly appears. He had previously rejected her for asking him to pay traffic fines during a date, which soured their relationship. His arrival creates tension and tests the couple's budding romance, forcing Nikki to confront her past choices. The interruption becomes a turning point for the pair as they reaffirm their commitment to each other.

Ending Date venue, Chennai

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