Iruvar
Sign in to saveIruvar () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language epic political drama film co-written, produced, and directed by Mani Ratnam. The film, inspired by the lives of M. G. Ramachandran, M. Karunanidhi and J. Jayalalithaa, is set against the backdrop of cinema and politics in Tamil Nadu. It stars Mohanlal with an ensemble supporting cast including Prakash Raj, Aishwarya Rai, Revathi, Gautami, Tabu, and Nassar. Rai, who was crowned Miss World 1994, made her first screen appearance, playing dual characters.
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7.4A fictionalized account of the lives of 1980s Tamil Nadu political icons M. G. Ramachandran and M. Karunanidhi, continuing the tryst between Tamil cinema and Dravidian politics.
Released: 1997-01-14140 minDir: Mani RatnamHistory, Drama
Cast
- Mohanlal as Anandan
- Prakash Raj as Tamil Selvam
- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Pushpavalli / Kalpana
- Gautami Tadimalla as Ramani
- Revathi as Marathagam
- Tabu as Senthamarai
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Key facts
- Film.name
- Iruvar
- Film.image
- Iruvar poster.jpg
- Film.caption
- Poster
- Film.director
- Mani Ratnam
- Film.writer
- Mani Ratnam
- Film.producer
- Mani RatnamG. Srinivasan
- Film.starring
- MohanlalPrakash RajAishwarya RaiRevathiTabuGautami
- Film.cinematography
- Santosh Sivan
- Film.editing
- Suresh Urs
- Film.music
- A. R. Rahman
- Film.studio
- Madras Talkies
- Film.distributor
- Madras Talkies
- Film.runtime
- 158 minutes
Key dates
- Published
- 1 January 1997
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Genre
- drama film
- Country of origin
- India
- Original language
- Tamil
- Director
- Mani Ratnam
- Screenwriter
- Suhasini Maniratnam
- Cast member
- Revathi
- Composer
- A. R. Rahman
- Producer
- Mani Ratnam
- Production company
- Madras Talkies
Article
16 sectionsContents
- Plot
- Cast
- Production
- Development
- Casting
- Filming
- Soundtrack
- Release
- Reception
- Controversy
- Legacy
- Accolades
- See also
- References
- Bibliography
- External links
Iruvar () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language epic political drama film co-written, produced, and directed by Mani Ratnam. The film, inspired by the lives of M. G. Ramachandran, M. Karunanidhi and J. Jayalalithaa, is set against the backdrop of cinema and politics in Tamil Nadu. It stars Mohanlal with an ensemble supporting cast including Prakash Raj, Aishwarya Rai, Revathi, Gautami, Tabu, and Nassar. Rai, who was crowned Miss World 1994, made her first screen appearance, playing dual characters.
The high-budget film had its original soundtrack composed by A. R. Rahman, and the cinematography was by Santosh Sivan. The film marked Mohanlal's debut in Tamil cinema after having only a cameo in Gopura Vasalile.