Iruvar (1997): Cast & Plot
Iruvar is a 1997 historical drama directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Prakash Raj as Tamil Selvam, Mohanlal and Nassar. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 20m (140 min)
- Director
- Mani Ratnam
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Madras Talkies
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Iruvar About?
The premise of Iruvar without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Power, authority, position—The film offers a fictionalized portrait of 1980s Tamil Nadu political titans M. G. Ramachandran and M. Karunanidhi, tracing their rise, rivalry and the enduring link between Tamil cinema and Dravidian politics, and exploring how personal ambition shaped the state’s political landscape.
Iruvar Themes & Keywords
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- train
- husband wife relationship
- widower
- speech
- ambition
- look alike
- poet
- poetry
- political leader
- 1970s
- 1960s
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- chief minister
- rise to power
- tamil nadu
- politician
- rivalry
- actor
- death of protagonist
- adultery
- extramarital affair
- actress playing multiple roles
- mistress
- bigamy
- rise and fall
- price of fame
- stardom
- film star
- end of friendship
- death of wife
- friendship
- politics
- madras india
- film writer
- film actor
- screenwriter
- 1950s
- death of friend
- based on true story
- beating
- wedding
- mother son relationship
- fire
- man wears eyeglasses
- dual role
- actress
- crowd
- filmmaking
- newspaper headline
- wedding night
Iruvar Cast & Characters
Prakash Raj leads the cast as Tamil Selvam, with Mohanlal as Anandan and Nassar as Ayya Veluthambi. Directed by Mani Ratnam; 24 actors are credited in all.
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Director Mani Ratnam
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Prakash Raj as Tamil Selvam -
Mohanlal as Anandan -
Nassar as Ayya Veluthambi - Rohini as Pushpavalli / Kalpana (voice)
Also Starring in Iruvar
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- Gautami Tadimalla Ramani
- Tabu Senthamarai
- Monica Manimegalai,Tamizhselvan's daughter
- Delhi Ganesh Nambi
- Nizhalgal Ravi Ramani's uncle
- Rajesh Madhivanan
- Major Sundarrajan Police Officer
- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Pushpavalli / Kalpana
- Madhoo Cameo appearance in song Narumugaye
- S. N. Lakshmi Tamizhselvan's Mother
- Sujitha Tamizhselvan's Daughter
- Cheenu Mohan Assistant Director
- Vishnu Varadhan Tamizhselvan's Son
- Kaaka Radhakrishnan Kasi
- Gowtham Sundararajan Arivazhagan
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- P. L. Narayana Ramaswamy
- Kalpana Iyer Anand's Mother
- Laxmi Rattan Arjun Doss
- C. K. Saraswathi
Iruvar Plot Summary
What happens in Iruvar from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the late 1940s, Anandan, an aspiring actor, roams the bustling studios of Madras in search of a break, his eyes bright with ambition and a hunger to perform. He crosses paths with Tamizhselvan, a rationalist writer whose Dravidian ideas he deeply respects. Through Tamizhselvan’s eloquent prose and Anandan’s impassioned delivery, he lands the title roles in a series of films, setting the stage for a rise that blends cinema with politics.
Full summary
The whole story of Iruvar, scene by scene
Iruvar Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Iruvar Tamil Movie Scenes | Tabu leaves her family for Prakash Raj | Mohanlal | Mani Ratnam
How Well Do You Know Iruvar?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrays the aspiring actor Anandan?
Iruvar Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Iddaru” and “The Duo”.
- Also known as
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- Iddaru
- The Duo
- ഇരുവർ
- 듀오
- 冤家对头
- Тандем
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Iruvar FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Iruvar, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Iruvar?
Iruvar runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
When was Iruvar released?
Iruvar was released on January 14, 1997.
Who directed Iruvar?
Iruvar was directed by Mani Ratnam.
More films by Mani Ratnam Who is in the cast of Iruvar?
Iruvar stars Prakash Raj as Tamil Selvam, Mohanlal as Anandan and Nassar as Ayya Veluthambi, among 24 credited actors.
Does Iruvar have a post-credit scene?
No. Iruvar has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Iruvar in?
The original language of Iruvar is Tamil.
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