Iruvar
A struggling actor and a writer-politician become friends as young men and rise to great heights in cinema and politics respectively. But when both become contenders for the top political post in the state, a rift develops between...
Directed by Mani Ratnam · Biography · Drama · 140 min · 1997
Director
Mani Ratnam
Writer
Mani Ratnam, {{Infobox
Studio
Madras Talkies
Release
14 Jan 1997
Runtime
140 min
Genres
Biography, Drama
Full Plot
In 1940s Madras, two men from different backgrounds find common ground and rise to fame through their respective talents. An actor's career is revitalized when he teams up with a writer who becomes his screenwriter, leading to massive success and cultural impact. As they bask in the spotlight, their friendship faces challenges as differing ambitions threaten to tear them apart.
Cast & Characters
Anandan, a superstar actor, who later becomes the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Mohanlal
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Pushpavalli and Kalpana
Aishwarya Rai
Ramani
Gautami
Maragatham
Revathi
Senthamarai
Tabu
Kasshi
Kaka Radhakrishnan
Police Officer
Major Sundarrajan
Did You Know?
Mani Ratnam has directed 16 films in our catalog, including Kannathil Muthamittal, O Kadhal Kanmani.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Mohanlal appears in 21 films in our catalog, including Jailer, Manichitrathazhu.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
The film received positive reviews from critics including by reviewers in Kalki, The Hindu, and the Edmonton Sun.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Iruvar holds 8.4/10 on IMDb (7,497 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
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AI Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iruvar's IMDb rating?+
Iruvar has a 8.4/10 rating on IMDb from 7,497 votes.
Is Iruvar good? What are critics saying?+
Iruvar holds 8.4/10 on IMDb (7,497 votes).
How long is Iruvar?+
Iruvar has a runtime of 140 min.
Who directed Iruvar?+
Iruvar was directed by Mani Ratnam.
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Iruvar is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, AP International South Cinema Amazon Channel.
