16 Vayathinile
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| 16 Vayathinile | |
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| Directed by | Bharathiraja |
| Produced by | Bharathiraja |
| Written by | Bharathiraja |
| Starring | Kamal Haasan Rajnikanth Sridevi Kantimathi |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Release date(s) | 1977 |
| Running time | 139 mins |
| Language | Tamil |
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16 Vayathinile (also known as Pathinaru Vayathinile) (At the Age of Sixteen) (1977) is a Tamil feature film directed by Bharathiraja. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film marked Bharathiraja's debut as a film maker/screenwriter and it met with a strong critical reception upon release.
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[edit] Plot
This film revolves around 16 year old Mayil (Sridevi). A vet, a local rowdy named Parattai (Rajnikanth) and an innocent mad named Chappani (Kamal Hassan) are attracted by Mayil. First Mayil is attracted towards the doctor and get seduced; but he leaves her as she's homely. Parattai also tries to seduce her but Chappani kills him. Finally Mayil waits for Chappani who is arrested for the murder.
[edit] Box-office
- The film had an average talk for 4 weeks and then turned out to be a big hit.[1]
- The remake rights for the film was bought for Rs.1.25 laks by Rajalaxmi Art films to remake it in Telugu.[2]
[edit] Awards
The film has won the following awards since its release:
- 1978 National Film Awards (India)
- Silver Lotus Award - Best Playback Singer (Female) - S. Janaki
[edit] Trivia
- This film marked Bharathiraja's debut in film making.
- The producer of the film went into hiding to avoid income tax raids;as the film was a very big hit.[3]
