Remo(2016)
Remo is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan in his directorial debut. It stars Sivakarthikeyan and Keerthy Suresh in lead roles, with Sathish, Rajendran, and Anson Paul in supporting roles. The story follows Siva, a struggling theatre actor who disguises himself as a female nurse named Remo to win the love of Dr. Kavya. The film explores themes of love, identity, and obsession through a comedic lens. It features cinematography by P. C. Sreeram, music by Anirudh Ravichander, and sound design by Oscar-winner Resul Pookutty. The film received mixed reviews but was a commercial success, grossing over ₹76 crore worldwide. It was released on 7 October 2016, coinciding with the Dussehra festival.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Hotstar, YuppTV
- Theatrical Release
- 7 October 2016
- Director
- Bakkiyaraj Kannan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
Siva is a theatre actor who dreams of becoming a superstar. When he falls for Dr. Kavya, he discovers she is already engaged. To get close to her, he disguises himself as a female nurse named Remo and works at her hospital. He must juggle two identities to win her heart without getting caught.
“Love knows no boundaries.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Remo
Cast reunions in this film: Rajendran & Yogi Babu (32 films together), Mayilsamy & Yogi Babu (17 films together), Sathish & Yogi Babu (12 films together), Aadukalam Naren & Rajendran (11 films together), Rajendran & Mayilsamy (10 films together), and K. S. Ravikumar & Yogi Babu (10 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Remo' is a nickname for the lead character, but it is also a nod to the famous Italian actor Remo Capitani, known for his roles in Spaghetti Westerns.
- Sivakarthikeyan underwent special training in female body language and voice modulation to convincingly portray the nurse character.
- The song 'Senjitaley' was shot in a single continuous take, a technical challenge that required precise choreography and camera work.
- This was director Bakkiyaraj Kannan's debut film, and he also co-wrote the screenplay with Sivakarthikeyan.
- The film faced criticism for its portrayal of cross-dressing, leading to discussions about gender stereotypes in Tamil cinema.
- A real-life nurse was consulted during production to ensure accuracy in the medical scenes and the nurse's uniform details.
- The comedy track involving the character 'Coffee' played by Sathish was largely improvised during the shooting.
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