16 Vayathinile
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Theatrical release poster
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| Directed by | P. Bharathiraja |
| Produced by | S. A. Rajkannu |
| Written by | P. Bharathiraja P. Kalaimani (dialogue) |
| Starring |
Kamal Haasan Sridevi Rajinikanth |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | P. S. Nivas |
| Edited by | R. Bhaskaran |
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Production
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Sri Amman Creations
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| Distributed by | Sri Amman Creations |
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Release dates
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Running time
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139 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Budget | ₹425,000 – ₹500,000 |
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| Soundtrack album by Ilaiyaraaja | |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 16:53 |
| Language | Tamil |
| Label | EMI Records |
| Producer | Ilaiyaraaja |
16 Vayathinile (English: At Age 16; read as Pathinaaru Vayathinile) is a 1977 Indian Tamil language drama film written and directed by P. Bharathiraja in his directorial debut. The film features Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, and Rajinikanth in the lead roles, with Ganthimathi, Sathyajith and Goundamani in supporting roles. 16 Vayathinile's soundtrack album and background score were composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with cinematography by P. S. Nivas. P. Kalaimani wrote the film's dialogue.
The film focuses on the strengths and vulnerabilities of Mayil (Sridevi), a 16-year-old schoolgirl, and the challenges she faces and overcomes. The film, originally titled Mayil, is set in rural Tamil Nadu and is Rajinikanth's first colour film. 16 Vayathinile is the first Tamil film to be shot completely outdoors; Tamil films were primarily filmed in Chennai studios.
The first Tamil film distributed by a producer across Tamil Nadu, 16 Vayathinile was released on 15 September 1977 to critical praise for Bharathiraja's script, Ilaiyaraaja's music and the performances of Kamal, Sridevi and Rajinikanth. It was commercially successful, with a 175-day theatrical run.
16 Vayathinile, considered a Tamil cult film, is the bellwether of films featuring realistic portrayals of rural life. Making stars of its director and lead actors, the film won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for S. Janaki, the Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Tamil) for Kamal and five State Awards, including Best Film (First prize), Best Director and Best Actor for Kamal. It was remade in Telugu by K. Raghavendra Rao as Padaharella Vayasu (1978) and in Hindi by Bharathiraja as Solva Sawan (1979), with Sridevi reprising her role in both versions.
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