- Release Date: 1997
- Runtime: 140 min
- Genre: Drama
- Starring: Mohanlal, Prakash Raj, Aishwarya Rai, Gautami ... see all
- Director: Mani Ratnam
- Plot: Iruvar ( The Duo ) ( 1997 ) is a Tamil language film directed by Mani Ratnam , with music composed by A. R. Rahman . The film is a... Read more
User Reviews
The best biographical movie from India
Jun 19, 2006
anand paruvella - imdb.com
Jun 19, 2006anand paruvella - imdb.com
The movie overall is boring the second time you watch by any chance, but the best part of the movie according to me is the songs. I really love the songs..when you get down and dissect how they produced the... Full review
Excellent movie
Mar 18, 2006
Gautham Adithya - imdb.com
Mar 18, 2006Gautham Adithya - imdb.com
I think this is one of Mani's best films ever. Everything about it was astounding. Rehman's music - transported you to the period. Prakash Raj's acting was amazing, he's a class act in this one. Mohan Lal, needless to say... Full review
An experiment worth an experience...
Sep 01, 2005
Kalki S Bairavi - imdb.com
Sep 01, 2005Kalki S Bairavi - imdb.com
Iruvar is a kind of movie only Mani can make. It is an experimental work with almost true storyline, mellow music score and wonderful performances from the cast.The movie might not be of interest and significance by the audience who... Full review
Ratnam's absolute best -
Mar 04, 2005
bibban - imdb.com
Mar 04, 2005bibban - imdb.com
This film tells the story of two friends and the parallel events in their lives. Although Rathnam states officially that this film is not a true story, it is generally believed that it was inspired by the real life stories... Full review
A film that will stand the test of time
Jan 17, 2003
Nishad Hussain Kaippally - imdb.com
Jan 17, 2003Nishad Hussain Kaippally - imdb.com
Mani Rathnam has told a fine story about two friends. One who is a film actor whom the people love dearly and harbours political ambitions. One who is an accomplished writer, poet and politician. sounds familiar?Anand is played by Malayalee... Full review
Probably the best non-hollywood movie ever...
Jan 02, 2003
Rob Chester - imdb.com
Jan 02, 2003Rob Chester - imdb.com
Anandan is a very aspiring and talented stage-actor. He dreams of making it big in films and approaches various sources. Luck favors eventually and he notches up with a director and meets Tami Chelvan who happens to be a writer... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Nov 08, 2008Times of India
Though Iruvar has been named by critics as one of Ratnam's finest works, the box office was less kind with its verdict.
Mohanlal, who played MGR in the film, starts off as a struggling actor delivering forgettable half a second roles.
... Full Review
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2009-06-04
Noted editor Suresh Urs , who has 400 films to his credit in six languages, turns producer with 'Parole'. The award winning editor has worked for films such as 'Thalapathi', 'Roja', 'Thiruda Thiruda', 'Iruvar', 'Dil Se'. ... Full Article
Prakashraj as LTTE chief!
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2009-05-19
Aishwarya speaks about Rahman
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2009-05-09
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Ash is upset with Priyanka
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2009-03-06

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