Iruvar
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| Directed by | Mani Ratnam |
| Produced by | Mani Ratnam Suhasini |
| Written by | Mani Ratnam, Suhasini |
| Starring | Mohanlal Tabu Prakash Raj Gouthami Aishwarya Rai Nasser |
| Music by | A. R. Rahman |
| Distributed by | Madras Talkies |
| Release date(s) | January 14, 1997 |
| Running time | 140 mins |
| Language | Tamil |
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Iruvar (The Twosome — The Duo) (1997) is a Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam.
The film traces the lives of 1980's Tamil Nadu political rivals M. G. Ramachandran and M. Karunanidhi. Upon release, it earned a strong critical reception and is also critically considered by some to be one of Mani Ratnam's best films to date.
Mohanlal and Prakash Raj played lead roles in the film. Tabu, Gouthami, Revathi Menon and Nasser star in supporting roles. The film also saw the movie debut of Aishwarya Rai, a famous Indian model and actress. It was subsequently dubbed in Telugu under the title Iddaru. The film's score and soundtrack is composed by A. R. Rahman.
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[edit] Plot
The story revolves around a struggling actor Anandan (Mohanlal) who is befriended by an upcoming grassroots leader and screenwriter Thamilchelvam (Prakash Raj). As Anandan grows in popularity, his reputation becomes instrumental in helping Thamilchelvam and his party's publicity machine, to woo potential voters for the upcoming elections. However, after the death of the party's leader Annadurai (Nasser), both Anandan and Thamilchelvam find themselves in contention for the party's top position, and an inevitable fallout results. The cinematography of the film is handled by Santosh Sivan.
[edit] Cast
- Mohanlal as Anandan
- Prakash Raj as Tamilchelvan 'Selvam'
- Tabu as Selvam's Lover
- Aishwarya Rai as Pushpa/Kalpana
- Gouthami as Ramani
- Revathi Menon as Selvam's Wife
- Nasser as Anna Durai
- Madhoo in a Special Appearance
[edit] Awards
The film has won the following awards since its release:
1998 National Film Awards (India)
- Won - Silver Lotus Award - Best Supporting Actor - Prakash Raj
- Won - Silver Lotus Award - Best Cinematography - Santosh Sivan
[edit] Soundtrack
The soundtrack features 6 songs composed by A. R. Rahman, with lyrics by Vairamuthu.
- Kannai Katti - Hariharan
- Hello Mister Edirkatchi - Harini
- Narumugaye - Unnikrishnan & Bombay Jayashree
- Venilla Venilla - Asha Bhosle
- Ayirathil Naan Oruvan - Mano
- Poo Kudiyil Punnagai - Sandhya(singer)
[edit] External links
| Films directed by Mani Ratnam |
| Pallavi Anu Pallavi (1983) • Unaru (1985) • Pagal Nilavu (1985) • Idaya Kovil (1985) • Mouna Raagam (1986) • Nayagan (1987) • Agni Natchathiram (1988) • Geethanjali (1989) • Anjali (1990) • Thalapathi (1991) • Roja (1992) • Thiruda Thiruda (1993) • Bombay (1995) • Iruvar (1997) • Dil Se (1998) • Alaipayuthey (2000) • Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) • Aayitha Ezhuthu (2004) • Yuva (2004) • Guru (2006) • Lajjo (2007) |
