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Varane Avashyamund (2020) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2020 · 145 mins · Malayalam
Echo score 66
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Directed by
Anoop Sathyan
Starring
Dulquer Salmaan, Lalu Alex, KPAC Lalitha, Suresh Gopi, Major Ravi, Urvashi
Budget
$587.6K

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. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (12)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle
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12 events in order · contains spoilers

Varane Avashyamund Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Varane Avashyamund (2020) 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. 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.

    When
    Opening
    Where
    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.

    When
    Early–Mid
    Where
    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.

    When
    Mid
    Where
    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.

    When
    Mid
    Where
    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.

    When
    Mid–Late
    Where
    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.

    When
    Late
    Where
    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.

    When
    Shortly after the flood
    Where
    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.

    When
    One night
    Where
    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.

    When
    Later
    Where
    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.

    When
    After the confession
    Where
    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.

    When
    Climax lead-up
    Where
    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.

    When
    Ending
    Where
    Date venue, Chennai

Last updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:55

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Timeline questions answered

Varane Avashyamund Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Varane Avashyamund (2020): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why did Nikki break off her engagement after learning about her mother?

Nikki's fiancé broke off the engagement when gossip about Neena and Major Unnikrishnan reached him. However, the more revealing confession came from Nikki herself, she admitted to Neena that she missed Aby's mother (Dr. Sherly) more than she missed her fiancé, showing how deeply she had bonded with Aby's family during their relationship.

  • nikki engagement breakup mother relationship major unnikrishnan
Q2

Why does Neena go to Dr. Bose's clinic?

Neena visits Dr. Bose's clinic not for medical treatment but to teach classical dance as part of the clinic's wellness activities. It is here that she encounters Major Unnikrishnan, who comes for anger management therapy, leading to their developing attraction.

  • neena dr bose clinic dance major unnikrishnan
Q3

What happened to Bibeesh's father?

Bibeesh's father died in a road accident when Bibeesh was in 11th grade. His father had forgotten his helmet that day, and when the ambulance arrived, Bibeesh hoped to find his father inside. Instead, he saw both his parents' bodies, while his younger brother Kartik survived with only a fracture from a polio vaccination they had taken that day.

  • bibeesh father death accident kartik helmet ambulance
Q4

Why does hearing Bibeesh's story help Nikki reconcile with her mother?

Bibeesh's account of losing his parents, especially the emotional details of his father's death and how his mother cared for them despite being a teacher, helps Nikki understand the depth and power of maternal love. This empathy allows her to see her own mother's situation differently and softens her resentment toward Neena.

  • nikki reconciliation mother bibeesh story maternal love empathy
Q5

Why do Bibeesh and Kartik move into Nikki's house?

Bibeesh and Kartik are forced to relocate when their own flat gets flooded. This new living arrangement brings Bibeesh and Nikki closer together, eventually developing into a romantic relationship.

  • bibeesh kartik flood move nikki house relocation
Q6

Why did Nikki stop pursuing Aby initially?

Nikki had liked Aby in the past but stopped pursuing him after his mother, Dr. Sherly, joked about Nikki's looks. This comment hurt Nikki enough to make her give up on the relationship, though her friends later secretly reconnected them through her phone.

  • nikki aby mother joke looks stopped pursuing
Q7

Why is Major Unnikrishnan seeing a doctor?

Major Unnikrishnan struggles with anger management issues and seeks professional help from Dr. Bose. This treatment becomes a plot point that brings him into contact with Neena at the clinic, where their relationship begins to develop.

  • major unnikrishnan anger management dr bose treatment clinic
Q8

Why does Nikki's ex-fiancé appear during her date with Bibeesh?

Nikki's ex-fiancé, who works as a traffic police officer, unexpectedly arrives at the date venue. Earlier in their relationship, Nikki had asked him to pay traffic fines during one of their dates, which offended him and contributed to their breakup. His appearance creates tension but ultimately helps Nikki affirm her commitment to Bibeesh.

  • nikki ex-fiancé traffic police date bibeesh interruption
Q9

Why does Nikki become close to Aby's mother?

During her interactions with Aby through the rekindled connection, Nikki also spends time with his mother Dr. Sherly. Their bond grows so strong that Nikki eventually admits to her mother Neena that she misses Dr. Sherly more than she misses her own fiancé, highlighting how their relationship transcended the typical romantic connection.

  • nikki aby mother dr sherly bond relationship close
Q10

What is the joke about Neena looking like Shobana?

Major Unnikrishnan light-heartedly remarks that Neena bears a striking resemblance to the famous actress Shobana, who plays Neena in the film. This self-aware moment is a humorous wink to the audience and adds warmth to the film's atmosphere.

  • major joke neena shobana resemblance actress
Q11

Why can't Bibeesh pursue his colleague?

Bibeesh falls in love with a colleague at work, but discovers that she already has a boyfriend. This unrequited love adds to his emotional struggles before he finds comfort and connection with Nikki after moving into her house.

  • bibeesh colleague love interest boyfriend unrequited

Movie threads

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Why they belong together: These films are connected by their core emotional journey: moving from a place of sadness or stasis towards hope and new beginnings. They share a moderate emotional weight balanced by a consistently hopeful tone and a steady pacing that allows for reflective character development.

Every angle

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