Iruvan was directed by E. S. Muruganandam and released in 2012. E. S. Muruganandam is a prominent filmmaker in Tamil film industry.

Iruvan stars Praveen alongside Prakash, Shaina. The film marks a collaboration between Praveen and director E. S. Muruganandam within Tamil cinema.

Iruvan(2012)

Tamil• mins•Updated 8 May 2026

Iruvan is a 2012 Tamil-language period drama film set in the 18th century. It stars Aadhi as Varupuli/Chinna and Pasupathy as Kombodhi. The story follows a young man chosen as a human sacrifice after a murder sparks a feud between two villages. He escapes and joins a gang of thieves while searching for the truth. The film explores themes of innocence, justice, and blind faith. It received mixed to positive reviews for its performances and emotional depth. The movie was released in theaters in 2012.

Director:E. S. Muruganandam

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 15 August 2012
Director: E. S. Muruganandam
Language: Tamil

Storyline

An innocent young man named Chinna is chosen to die for a murder he did not commit. He escapes and hides his identity by joining a gang of thieves. Now he must uncover the real killer before the king's men find him and force him to the altar.

“One life to save two villages”