16 Vayathinile
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16 Vayathinile (also known as Pathinaru Vayathinile) (At the Age of Sixteen) (1977) is a Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilayaraaja. The film marked Bharathiraja's debut as a film maker/screenwriter and it met with a strong critical reception upon release.
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. Then Parattai also tries to seduce her but Chappani kills him. Finally Mayil waits for that mad Chappani.Awards
The film has won the following awards since its release:1978 National Film Awards (India)
- Won - Silver Lotus Award - Best Playback Singer (Female) - Janaki S.
Trivia
- This film marked Bharathiraja's debut in film making and received a strong critical reception and commercial success upon release.
- Bharathiraja wrote the screenplay and story of the film.
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