
Iruvar(1997)
Tamil158 mins
Iruvar (1997) is a 158-minute Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam. Starring Mohanlal, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Prakash Raj. With an audience rating of 6.6/10 and a blockbuster verdict at the box office, Iruvar stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1997.
Director:Mani Ratnam
Mood:
emotionalintenseinspiring
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Disney+ Hotstar, Prime Video
- OTT Release Date
- 6 December 1997
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 1997
- Director
- Mani Ratnam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
This story follows the rise of two friends, a writer and an actor, in the world of Tamil cinema and politics. Their partnership helps them achieve great success, but their ambitions and differing ideals eventually drive them apart. It is a fictional take on the real-life rivalry between two major political figures in South India.
“Two friends. One dream. A state divided.”
Film Details
6.6Rating
158Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 January 1997
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Original Titleஇருவர்
Also Known AsIruvar · Iddaru · The Duo
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalintenseinspiring
Themes
identitycorruptionfriendshipjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Iruvar' means 'The Duo' in Tamil, referring to the two main characters.
- Mani Ratnam originally planned to make the film in Hindi but later switched to Tamil.
- Aishwarya Rai made her acting debut in this film, playing dual roles of two wives.
- The film's release was delayed due to political pressure and threats of legal action.
- Composer A.R. Rahman used a rare instrument called the bulbul tarang for a song.
- Prakash Raj's character was based on real-life actor and politician Sivaji Ganesan.
- The film was shot in just 75 days, which was fast for a period drama of its scale.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Iruvar
Ayya Veluthambi-Actor40 films →
Director-Composer20 films →
Director-Original Music Composer20 films →
Ayya Veluthambi-Original Music Composer16 films →
Ayya Veluthambi-Music Composer16 films →
Ayya Veluthambi-Actor14 films →
Ayya Veluthambi-Screenplay11 films →
Ayya Veluthambi-Actor10 films →
Actor-Composer10 films →
Actor-Original Music Composer10 films →
Actor-Original Music Composer10 films →
Actor-Composer10 films →
Cinematographer-Original Music Composer8 films →
Cinematographer-Music Composer8 films →
Director-Actor8 films →
Actor-Actor7 films →
Cinematographer-Director6 films →
Actor-Screenplay6 films →
Ayya Veluthambi-Director5 films →











