Sixteen

The film opens in a modern urban Indian setting where the Internet, Page 3, and countless TV channels shape youth culture. Anu, Nidhi, and Tanisha navigate friendships, dreams, and crushes under this backdrop of overexposure. The tone establishes the theme of lost innocence in a media-saturated age.

Nidhi is dating Kartik but wants to wait for the right time and place before moving forward. Kartik wants to take things further, creating tension between their desires. This dynamic highlights Nidhi's innocence and her preference for restraint.

Tanisha and Ashwin are best friends, but Ashwin harbors a crush on her that remains unrequited. Tanisha views him as a friend rather than a romantic prospect. The tension foreshadows later complications in their circle.

A handsome writer, Vikram Kapoor, becomes a tenant at Tanisha's place and quickly develops feelings for her. His attraction is reinforced by events from his past. Tanisha's response remains cautious, keeping the friendship intact for now.

Ashwin finally confesses his feelings to Tanisha, but she politely denies him. Devastated, he is pushed to the edge and nearly attempts suicide. The moment exposes the fragility of teenage hearts.

Ashwin's father discovers porn on his computer and beats him; Ashwin retaliates by striking his father with a trophy, killing him. His mother falsely confesses and takes the blame. Ashwin runs away, setting him on a dangerous path.

The next day, a gang of young criminals confronts Ashwin and inducts him into their group. He enters a world of crime that contrasts with his earlier life. The turn marks a new, darker trajectory for his arc.

Tanisha's aunt reveals she has feelings for Vikram and discloses them to him. This revelation adds a complicated layer to the love dynamics among the group. Vikram's own interest becomes entangled with family tensions.

Anu learns that her parents are in an open marriage and is devastated by the news. The discovery unsettles her views on family and trust. The moment deepens the sense of upheaval in the girls' lives.

Nidhi suspects she may be pregnant and later learns she is pregnant with Kartik's baby. They decide to abort, but complications force her to transfer to another hospital for two days. She hides the true location from her mother.

Anu discovers that her ex-boyfriend leaked an MMS of her, leading to rustication from school. The humiliation compounds her personal crisis. The incident accelerates the strains she faces.

A rival tells Nidhi's mother the real reason for the hospital visit, prompting her parents to rush to support her. The truth brings the family into the fold of the crisis, intensifying the pressure on everyone.

Ashwin's gang plans to rob an old man's house. When confronted, the old man reveals his IAS officer son, causing Ashwin to break down in tears. The encounter deepens his internal conflict.

Anu is about to commit suicide, but a call from her brother arriving soon stops her. She postpones the attempt and survives this crisis. Tanisha spends a night with Vikram as he prepares to leave, hinting at shifting attachments.

A year passes and the girls' lives advance in new directions. Nidhi studies in an all-girls school; Anu aims for Miss India; Vikram has a Booker-nominated novel called Sixteen. The trio plans to visit Ashwin in the juvenile correction home, where Tanisha kisses him on the cheek, signaling a new bond.