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{{Infobox film
| name = Pathinaaru
| image = Pathinaaru poster.jpg
| caption =
| director = [[Sabapathy Dekshinamurthy]]
| producer = A. Sivasankar
| writer = R. K. Mahalingam (dialogue)
| screenplay = [[Sabapathy Dekshinamurthy]]
| story = [[Sabapathy Dekshinamurthy]]
| starring = [[Shiva (actor)|Shiva]]<br />[[Madhu Shalini]]
| music = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| cinematography = [[Aruldoss]]
| editing = G. Rama Rao
| studio = Passion Movie Makers
| distributor = [[S. Thanu|V. Creations]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2011|01|28}}
| runtime = 106 mins
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Pathinaaru''''' ({{lang-ta|பதினாறு}}; {{lang-en|Sixteen}}) is a 2011 Tamil [[romantic drama film]] written and directed by [[Sabapathy Dekshinamurthy]], who earlier directed films like ''[[V. I. P. (1997 film)|V.I.P]]'' (1997), ''[[Punnagai Poove]]'' (2003) and ''[[A Aa E Ee (2009 Tamil film)|A Aa E Ee]]'' (2009). It stars [[Shiva (actor)|Shiva]] and [[Madhu Shalini]] in the lead roles. The film's background score and soundtrack was composed by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]. After being launched in October 2008 under the title ''16'', the film was shot for over one year, getting finished in early 2010 only. One year after its completion, [[S. Thanu|Kalaipuli S. Thanu]] bought the distribution rights and released the film on 28 January 2011 under his V. Creations banner. However, this movie was unsuccessful at the Box-Office.<ref name="sify.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kalaipuli-thanu-to-release-pathinaru-news-tamil-lbwnhljbfij.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110125084456/http://www.sify.com/movies/kalaipuli-thanu-to-release-pathinaru-news-tamil-lbwnhljbfij.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-01-25|title=Kalaipuli Thanu to release Pathinaru!|publisher=[[Sify]]|accessdate=2011-01-22}}</ref> Despite that the movie did not fare well at the box office, it was remade as [[Jolly Boy]] in [[Kannada]] [[language]].

== Plot ==
Shiva ([[Shiva (actor)|Shiva]]) and Indhu ([[Madhu Shalini]]) are college students who both fall in love with each other. However, Indhu's father Gopalakrishnan ([[Abhishek Shankar|Abhishek]]) and mother (Amritha) oppose their love as they do not trust love and try to convince Indhu for which she does not agree. One day, Indhu's mother gives a book titled "Pathinaru" and asks Shiva and Indhu to read so that they might change their opinions about love.

Now the story moves back to a village in 1980s which describes a teenage love between Gopi (Kishore Kumar) and Ilavarasi (Vinitha). Gopi is from a poor family, while Ilavarasi is from an affluent family in the same village. When her parents find out about their love, they try all means to separate them. Finally, Gopi and Ilavarasi decide to run away from the village, but they are caught by their parents.

Ilavarasi goes to the extent of abandoning her family and wealth for the sake of Gopi. She asks Gopi in front of villagers to buy her a saree with his income, so that she can wear that and leave the village as she does not want any of her ancestral wealth and she waits for Gopi's arrival. Gopi goes to a nearby town to earn some money so that he can buy her a saree, but he meets with an accident and goes unconscious. Gopi is saved by a lorry driver and is admitted in a hospital. He recovers after a few months and returns to the village to meet Ilavarasi, but is shocked to know that her wedding is on the same day with someone. Gopi is shocked and leaves the village with sorrows.

The book ends there, and Indhu's mother reveals that Gopi is none other than Indhu's father Gopalakrishnan. She also convinces Indhu that Gopi transformed into Gopalakrishnan, which made him successful in life rather than keep worrying about his failed love. Now, Indhu doubts the credibility of love and decides to accept her parents' words.

But Shiva tries to find the whereabouts of Ilavarasi and leaves to the village. After meeting many people, Shiva finds the place where Ilavarasi is currently and goes to meet her. He also takes Gopalakrishnan with him. Gopalakrishnan is shocked to see Ilavarasi ([[Kasthuri (actress)|Kasthuri]]), who now runs an orphanage in the memory of Gopi. Gopalakrishnan gets to know that Ilavarasi did not agree for the wedding and came away from her family and till the time she lives with memory of Gopi. Gopalakrishnan feels guilty but understands the power of true love and decides to get Shiva and Indhu married.

== Cast ==
* [[Shiva (actor)|Shiva]] as Shiva
* [[Madhu Shalini]] as Indhu Gopalakrishnan
* [[Abhishek Shankar|Abhishek]] as Gopalakrishnan
* Kishore Kumar as Teenage Gopalakrishnan
* Master Sanjay as Youngest Gopalakrishnan
* [[Kasthuri (actress)|Kasthuri]] as Ilavarasi (Cameo appearance)
* Vinitha as Teenage Ilavarasi
* Baby Pooja as Youngest Ilavarasi
* [[Pandi (actor)|Pandi]] as Sakkarai
* Amirtha as Indhu's mother
*[[Darbuka Siva]] as Shiva's friend

== Production ==
With initial plans of releasing the film for Pongal 2009,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/42325.html |title=Shiva going strong — Telugu Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=2012-08-05}}</ref> the film was officially launched under the title ''16'' on 15 October 2008 at the office of the production company, Passion Movie Makers, who are stepping into [[film production]] with this project,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/16529.html|title='16' movie launch|publisher=indiaglitz.com|accessdate=2009-04-08}}</ref> [[Radio jockey]]-turned-actor [[Shiva (actor)|Shiva]], who rose to fame through his appearances in ''[[Chennai 600028]]'' (2007) and ''[[Saroja (2008 film)|Saroja]]'' (2008), revealed that he had signed this film after ''Chennai 600028'' even, which commenced only after the release of his second film ''Saroja''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.videos.behindwoods.com/videos-q1-09/actor-actress-interview/shiva.html |title=Shiva — Tamil Cinema Actress Interview — Shiva | Va-Quarter Cutting | Thamizh Padam | Saroja | Chennai 28 - Behindwoods.com |publisher=Videos.behindwoods.com |accessdate=2012-08-05}}</ref> [[Darbuka Siva]], a [[percussionist]] in various bands,<ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/news-and-interviews/Sivas-new-album-release/articleshow/6995474.cms | work=The Times of India | title=Siva's new album release | date=2010-11-28}}</ref> who also worked as a radio jockey together with Shiva, was signed for an important role as was the controversial director [[Velu Prabhakaran]].<ref name="All is sweet with 16" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/43034.html |title='16' team ropes in Velu Prabhakaran — Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=2008-11-15 |accessdate=2012-08-05}}</ref> The first schedule of film shooting started on 3 November 2008, when scenes involving Shiva, Darbuka Siva, and Madhu Shalini were shot across the [[East Coast Road]] in [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/42735.html|title='16' starts rolling|publisher=indiaglitz.com|accessdate=2009-04-08}}</ref> Subsequently, shooting was held at various places including [[Chennai]], [[Ootacamund|Ooty]] and [[Kodaikanal]].<ref name="All is sweet with 16" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aol.in/southcinema/tamil-story/mirchi-shivas-first-solohero-film/2008102005189088000011|title='Mirchi' Shiva's first solo-hero film|publisher=[[AOL]]|accessdate=2009-04-08|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/5gTrfAwdB?url=http://www.aol.in/southcinema/tamil-story/mirchi-shivas-first-solohero-film/2008102005189088000011|archivedate=2009-05-02|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite being made on a low budget and featuring a relatively new cast, the film mired in [[development hell]], with filming, which was supposed to be completed within two months, being carried on through entire 2009,<ref name="indiaglitz.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/48139.html |title=Yuvan's '16' audio is ready — Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=2009-07-08 |accessdate=2012-08-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/52145.html |title=16 on Valentines Day! - Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=2009-11-28 |accessdate=2012-08-05}}</ref> and finished in January 2010 only.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://poochandi.com/news/movies/tamil/what-is-the-story-of-16--6096.html |title=What is the story of 16? |publisher=Poochandi.com |date=2010-01-06 |accessdate=2012-08-05}}</ref> Following the completion, however, the film's release still got delayed further, since it also languished in post-production hell. However, noted film producer and distributor [[S. Thanu|Kalaipuli S. Thanu]], after watching a preview screening of the film, decided to take over the film's theatrical rights and distribute it under his V. Creations banner in entire Tamil Nadu.<ref name="sify.com"/>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Pathinaaru
| type = soundtrack
| longtype = to Pathinaaru
| artist = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| cover =
| border = yes
| alt =
| caption = Original CD Cover
| released = 24 December 2010
| recorded = 2008-2009
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 22:58
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = [[Think Music India|Think Music]]
| producer = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| prev_title = [[Boss Engira Bhaskaran]]
| prev_year = 2010
| next_title = [[Vaanam]]
| next_year = 2011
}}

{{Album ratings
| rev1 = [[Music Aloud]]
| rev1Score = {{Rating|7.5|10}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Pathinaaru – Music Review |url=http://www.musicaloud.com/2010/12/25/pathinaaru-music-review/ |publisher=musicaloud.com |accessdate=25 December 2010}}</ref>
| rev2 = [[Rediff]]
| rev2Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="Srinivasan">{{cite web |first=Pavithra |last=Srinivasan |title=Yuvan's Musical is worth a listen |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-yuvans-musical/20110106.htm |publisher=[[Rediff]] |accessdate=6 December 2010}}</ref>
| rev3 = Behindwoods
| rev3score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="PATHINAARU MUSIC REVIEW">{{cite web |title=PATHINAARU MUSIC REVIEW|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-music-reviews/review-1/pathinaaru-music-review.html |publisher=Behindwoods.com |accessdate=28 January 2011}}</ref>
| rev4 = [[600024]]
| rev4Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web |title=2011 starts well for Yuvan|url=http://600024.com/pathinaaru-music-review/ |publisher=600024.com |accessdate=10 January 2011}}</ref>
}}

The film score and soundtrack of ''Pathinaaru'' were composed by Shiva's friend [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], collaborating with Sabapathy again after ''[[Punnagai Poove]]'' in 2003. Notably, Yuvan Shankar worked for this film without receiving any [[remuneration]] as it would have overrun the film's whole budget.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/news/dec2010/yuvan-works-without-remuneration.asp |title=Yuvan works without remuneration| Lakshman Sruthi - 100% Manual Orchestra | |publisher=Lakshman Sruthi |date=2007-09-14 |accessdate=2012-08-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/dec-10-04/shiva--yuvan-28-12-10.html |title=Friendship Calls 'shiva' And 'yuvan' - Shiva — Yuvan - 16 - Tamil Movie News |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=2010-12-28 |accessdate=2012-08-05}}</ref> The soundtrack album, considered the highlight of the film, features four songs along with a theme music track.<ref name="indiaglitz.com"/> The songs were composed in 2008 and recorded later that year and the next year, with the album being ready for release by July 2009.<ref name="indiaglitz.com"/> For a song in the flashback portion of the film, Yuvan Shankar Raja made his brother [[Karthik Raja]] sing,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/46026.html|title=Karthik Raja croons for Yuvan|publisher=indiaglitz.com|accessdate=2009-04-08}}</ref> which is the first solo song of him under Yuvan Shankar's direction.<ref name="It was a good year for Yuvan!">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/news-and-interviews/It-was-a-good-year-for-Yuvan/articleshow/7167264.cms|title=It was a good year for Yuvan!|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=2010-12-27|date=2010-12-27}}</ref> Apart from Karthik Raja, Yuvan Shankar Raja himself, along with [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Shankar Mahadevan]], and [[Bela Shende]] have sung the songs.<ref name="All is sweet with 16">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/45705.html|title=All is sweet with 16|publisher=indiaglitz.com|accessdate=2009-04-08|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/5gTrelubt?url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/45705.html|archivedate=2009-05-02|url-status=live}}</ref> The soundtrack album was eventually released on 24 December 2010 in a small manner, with [[S. P. B. Charan]] and [[Samuthirakani]] being present along with the film crew.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/filmi-parties/regional/Audio-launch-function-of-Pathinaaru/articleshow/7162718.cms | work=The Times of India | title=Audio launch function of Pathinaaru | date=2010-12-26}}</ref> Prior and during the time of the film's audio launch, Yuvan Shankar Raja was featured on the film posters, by which the producer promoted the film and the album.<ref name="sify.com"/><ref name="It was a good year for Yuvan!"/>

The album as well as the film score received very positive reviews and critical acclaim.<ref name="musicaloud">{{cite web|author=Musicaloud|title=Pathinaaru — Music Review|url=http://www.musicaloud.com/2010/12/25/pathinaaru-music-review/ |year=2010|accessdate=2010-12-25}}</ref> Pavithra Srinivasan from ''[[Rediff]]'' cited that "'Yuvan's Musical' is worth a listen", further adding that ''Pathinaaru'' "might have plenty of Yuvan's signature tunes, but there are moments of appeal that give some depth to the album, and veer away from his template".<ref name="Srinivasan"/> In regards to the score, she wrote that it "fits the film and adds some depth to it."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-tamil-review-pathinaru/20110128.htm |title=Review: Pathinaru is average — Rediff.com Movies |work=Rediff.com |date=2011-01-28 |accessdate=2012-08-05}}</ref> A review from ''Behindwoods'' described ''Pathinaaru''{{'}}s music as "youthful and lovely to the ears", further claiming that "lovely orchestrations, right chords and soulful voices make ''Pathinaaru'' a worthy album to have in your collection."<ref name="PATHINAARU MUSIC REVIEW"/> ''[[Times of India]]'' and ''Indiaglitz'' further addressed high praise to Yuvan Shankar Raja, with a critic from the former, N. Venkateswaran, noting that Yuvan was "in superb form in this romantic album both as composer and singer",<ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/tamil/Padhinaru/moviereview/7389936.cms | work=The Times of India | title=Padhinaru | date=2011-01-30}}</ref> while a review from the latter labelled Yuvan Shankar Raja as the "real hero of the movie", particularly lauding his score, citing that "his re-recording especially for the rural episode is mind-boggling."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/11032.html |title=Pathinaru Tamil Movie Review — cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=2011-01-28 |accessdate=2012-08-05}}</ref>

{{tracklist
| headline = Tracklist
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 22:58
| all_lyrics = [[Snehan]], except where noted
| title1 = Adada En Meethu
| extra1 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Bela Shende]]
| note1 = [[Karthik Netha]]
| length1 = 4:21
| title2 = Yaar Solli Kadhal
| extra2 = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| length2 = 6:36
| title3 = Kaattu Chedikku
| extra3 = [[Karthik Raja]]
| length3 = 4:30
| title4 = Vaanam Namadhe
| extra4 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]]
| length4 = 5:08
| title5 = Theme Music
| extra5 = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| length5 = 2:23
}}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=1810731}}

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