He promises Mayil that he will return, and she waits everyday for him. When Parattai refuses, Gopalakrishnan kills him with a rock and is arrested. Gopalakrishnan returns to Mayil's house and pleads with Parattai to leave her. Learning of Gopalakrishnan's absence, Parattai goes to Mayil's house and tries to rape her. Mayil decides to marry Gopalakrishnan, and sends him to the nearby town for buying wedding supplies. Mayil saves him, spitting on Parattai for the brutal attack. An insulted Parattai later beats Gopalakrishnan badly. Mayil and Gopalakrishnan celebrate his newfound courage.

When Sathyajith and Parattai call him 'Chappani' despite his request to use his real name, Gopalakrishnan slaps them. Mayil tells him to slap anyone who calls him 'Chappani' and to respond only to those who address him by his name, Gopalakrishnan. She warms to Chappani, making him more confident and assertive and grooming him and his manners, to the surprise of many in the village. Unable to bear the shame, Guruvammal dies and leaves Chappani to take care of Mayil.Ĭhappani takes good care of Mayil, cheering her up when she needs it. Because of this, Mayil's engagement plans are halted and the village becomes hostile to her. The village ruffian Parattai-who lusts for Mayil-spreads rumours about her relationship with Sathyajith. Raghavendra Rao as Padaharella Vayasu (1978), in Hindi by Bharathiraja as Solva Sawan (1979), and in Malay as Melati Putih (1984).Ī dejected Mayil confesses this to Guruvammal, who quickly plans to betroth her to someone else. Janaki, the Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Tamil) for Kamal and four State Awards, including Best Director for Bharathiraja and Best Actor for Kamal. Making stars of its director and lead actors, the film won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for S. It was commercially successful, with a 175-day theatrical run.ġ6 Vayathinile, considered a Tamil cult film, is the bellwether of films featuring realistic portrayals of rural life.

Rajkannu, 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. 16 Vayathinile is the first Tamil film to be shot completely outdoors Tamil films were primarily filmed in Chennai studios. The film, originally titled Mayil, is set in rural Tamil Nadu and is Rajinikanth's first colour film. The film focuses on the strengths and vulnerabilities of Mayil ( Sridevi), a 16-year-old schoolgirl, and the challenges she faces and overcomes.

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