16 Vayathinile (English: At the Age of Sixteen) (Tamil: 16 வயதினிலே) is a 1977 Tamil feature film directed by Bharathiraja. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and Sridevi. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film marked Bharathiraja's debut as a filmmaker/screenwriter and it met with a strong critical reception upon release. The film was a blockbuster and completed a 175-day run at the box office. The remake rights for the film was bought by Rajalaxmi Art Films to remake it in Telugu as Padaharella Vayasu. Cinematography by P. S. Nivas. This film began the trend of outdoor shooting in Tamil film industry. The film won four State Awards and one each in the South Filmfare Awards and National Film Awards ceremonies.
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