Pathinaaru

2011·Movie
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Romance9
  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Growing up, family, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout storytelling and characters

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Shiva and Indu are city-based students,who love each other. However, their love is strongly opposed by the latter’s parents. They're given a handwritten book titled "Pathinaaru" (Sixteen) by Indhu's mother to read. The book depicts a real-life story about two village teenagers Gopi and Ilavarasi, and their romance as they step into adolescence. Facing opposition from her affluent family, the gutsy Ilavarasi takes some bold unconventional steps, which backfires on her. The story of unrequited love and betrayal leaves Indu in a dilemma and she prepares to go with her family’s desires. But Siva is not ready to give up Indu and sets out to do his own investigation to get to the bottom of what ultimately happened to Gopi and Ilavarasi.
Romantic Mystery DramaComing-of-AgeForbidden LoveNarrative LayersSocietal ConflictUnrequited LoveDramatic InvestigationPoignant StorytellingGenerational Echoes

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is Pathinaaru worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What language is Pathinaaru in?

Tamil

It was made in Tamil. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch Pathinaaru?

2INMY

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