Kicha Vayasu 16(2005)
Kicha Vayasu 16 is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by A. N. Rajagopal. It stars Simran, Manikandan, Jai Akash, and Sujibala in lead roles. The story follows Kicha, a mischievous 16-year-old in Nagercoil, who falls for his teacher Nirmala. After being falsely accused of theft, he studies hard and returns as the District Collector. The film blends teenage comedy with a redemption arc. It received negative reviews for its stale jokes and double meaning dialogues. The music was composed by Dhina. The film released on 25 March 2005.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 25 March 2005
- Director
- A. N. Rajagopal
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m 0
Storyline
A 16-year-old troublemaker named Kicha leads his friends in pranks around Nagercoil. He has a crush on his teacher Nirmala and tries to behave well for her. When he is falsely blamed for a theft, his teacher curses him. Heartbroken, Kicha decides to study hard and prove everyone wrong.
“From troublemaker to Collector.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kicha Vayasu 16
Cast reunions in this film: Vaiyapuri & Pandu (7 films together), Pandu & Simran (4 films together), Vaiyapuri & Simran (3 films together), and Pandu & T. P. Gajendran (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Kicha Vayasu 16' to directly reference the lead character's mischievous teenage years.
- Actress Simran, who plays the headmistress, was a major star in Tamil cinema, making her role as an authority figure a notable casting choice.
- Director Sai Rajagopal was primarily known as a cinematographer before making his directorial debut with this film.
- The movie's plot involving schoolboys stealing and selling school vessels was seen as a bold depiction of teenage rebellion for its time.
- Despite the teen-centric theme, the film received an 18 rating in Singapore, limiting its audience there due to its content.
- Actor Jai Akash, playing the adult narrator, had earlier gained fame for his role in the popular film 'Kadhal Desam'.
- The film's setting in Nagercoil provided a specific regional backdrop less commonly featured in mainstream Tamil cinema of that period.