- Release date: 1997
- Runtime: 140 min
- Genre: Drama
- Starring: Mohanlal, Aishwarya Rai, Prakash Raj, Gautami ... See all
- Director: Mani Ratnam
- 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... Read more
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The best biographical movie from India
Jun 19, 2006
anand paruvella
Jun 19, 2006anand paruvella
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... Read more at imdb.com
Ratnam's absolute best -
Mar 04, 2005
bibban
Mar 04, 2005bibban
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... Read more at imdb.com
Excellent movie
Mar 18, 2006
Gautham Adithya
Mar 18, 2006Gautham Adithya
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... Read more at imdb.com
An experiment worth an experience...
Sep 01, 2005
Kalki S Bairavi
Sep 01, 2005Kalki S Bairavi
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... Read more at imdb.com
A film that will stand the test of time
Jan 17, 2003
Nishad Hussain Kaippally
Jan 17, 2003Nishad Hussain Kaippally
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... Read more at imdb.com
Probably the best non-hollywood movie ever...
Jan 02, 2003
Rob Chester
Jan 02, 2003Rob Chester
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... Read more at imdb.com
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