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Tamil · Comedy, Romance
2h 30m · 7 Oct 2016
Music: Anirudh Ravichander | DOP: P. C. Sreeram | Writer: Bakkiyaraj Kannan, Rishabh Purohit
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
Remo is a romantic comedy that revolves around the protagonist, played by Sivakarthikeyan, who disguises himself as a female nurse named Remo to win the love of his childhood crush, played by Keerthy Suresh. The story explores themes of love, identity, and persistence, with a blend of humor and emotional moments. The narrative follows his attempts to get closer to her while dealing with various comedic and dramatic situations that arise from his disguise.
Remo offers a light-hearted and entertaining storyline that banks heavily on the lead actor's charm and comic timing. The screenplay is structured to balance humor and romance, though it tends to rely on predictable tropes and situational comedy. The pacing in the first half is engaging, with a good mix of laughs and romantic setups, but the second half slows down with a more melodramatic tone that somewhat diminishes the momentum.
The songs composed by Anirudh Ravichander are catchy and well-integrated into the narrative, enhancing the film's appeal, especially among younger audiences. The background score complements the mood effectively, accentuating both comedic and emotional scenes. Cinematography by P. C. Sreeram adds visual flair, particularly in song sequences and urban settings.
Overall, Remo is a commercial entertainer that caters to fans of romantic comedies with a masala touch. While it does not break new ground in storytelling, the performances and technical aspects like music and visuals provide a pleasant viewing experience.
Sivakarthikeyan: Delivers a versatile performance, especially notable in his female disguise, showcasing his comic timing and charm effectively.
Keerthy Suresh: Portrays the female lead with grace and provides a solid emotional anchor to the film.
Sathish: Offers comic relief with his supporting role, complementing the lead's humor.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Bhagyaraj Kannan's direction focuses on commercial elements, blending romance and comedy with a masala touch. While the narrative is straightforward, the film benefits from his handling of humor and emotional beats, though it occasionally succumbs to clichés and uneven pacing.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics generally appreciated Sivakarthikeyan's performance and Anirudh's music but pointed out the film's predictable plot and pacing issues, especially in the latter half. The film was seen as a typical commercial entertainer with limited innovation.
Final Box-Office Result
Remo released on 7 October 2016 (2016).
Remo is declared a BELOW AVERAGE at the box office.
Remo is available on YuppTV. OTT date will be updated soon.
Remo directed by Bhagyaraj Kannan. Produced by R. D. Raja.
Remo stars Sivakarthikeyan, Keerthy Suresh, Sathish, K. S. Ravikumar, Saranya Ponvannan.
Tollybo rates Remo 2.5/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE.
Music for Remo composed by Anirudh Ravichander.
Remo — Genre: Comedy, Romance, Runtime: 150 minutes, Language: Tamil.