Iruvar

"Power....Authority....Position...."

Jan 14 1997 N/A 2h 20m
Biography, Drama

A 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.

Plot

A struggling actor Anandam (Mohanlal) is befriended by up and coming grassroots leader and scriptwriter Tamilchelvam (Prakashraj). As Anandam grows in popularity, he becomes an important tool for the Tamilchelvam and his party in wooing the public. After the death of the party leader Annadurai (Nasser), both protagonists find themselves in candidacy for the top spot, the schism is inevitable.

Written by

Mani Ratnam, Suhasini

Directed by

Mani Ratnam

Production Countries

India

Production Companies

Madras Talkies

Languages

Awards

3 wins & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
7,650
Average Rating
8.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA