16 Vayathinile (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1977, 16 Vayathinile is a drama and romance film directed by Bharathiraja, running about 139 minutes.
What it’s about. Sixteen-year-old Mayil is secretly loved by her handicapped cousin, Chappani, and the village rowdy, Parattai. But, she falls for a city doctor who takes advantage of her and deserts her. Gradually she realises how much Chappani loves her meanwhile, Parattai also eyeing for Mayil.
Who’s in it. 16 Vayathinile stars Rajinikanth as Parattai, Kamal Haasan as Chappani, Sridevi as Mayil and Ganthimathi as Kuruvammal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, 16 Vayathinile has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 16 Vayathinile page.
If you liked it. Fans of 16 Vayathinile tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 16 Vayathinile (1977)?
- In US, 16 Vayathinile is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 16 Vayathinile worth watching?
- 16 Vayathinile holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 16 Vayathinile?
- 16 Vayathinile stars Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, Ganthimathi and Goundamani.
- When was 16 Vayathinile released?
- 16 Vayathinile was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.