16 Vayathinile (pronounced as Pathinaru Vayathinile) (At the Age of Sixteen) (1977) is a Tamil feature film directed by Bharathiraja.The film stars Kamal Haasan, Sridevi and Rajinikanth. 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. It was also Rajinikanth's first colour film. This is the first film which chan...
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16 Vayathinile (pronounced as Pathinaru Vayathinile) (At the Age of Sixteen) (1977) is a Tamil feature film directed by Bharathiraja.The film stars Kamal Haasan, Sridevi and Rajinikanth. 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. It was also Rajinikanth's first colour film. This is the first film which changed the melodrama of Tamil movies of shooting inside the studios and sets. This movie was completely shot in outdoor locations and marked a new era in Tamil Cinema.
This film involves a young, beautiful 16-year-old girl, Mayil (Sridevi), filled with ambitions of becoming a teacher. She is an attractive, intelligent woman living in the small society and experiences ripe love when sees the new vet who has come to visit. Many are impressed by this charming young fellow who has entered the village. He seems to be a wealthy, prosperous man and soon...
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