Iruvar (1997)

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Iruvar (1997)

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Summary: 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 in candidacy for the top spot, the schism is inevitable. (imdb)

AKA: Duo, The

Genre: Drama

Country: India

Directed By: Mani Ratnam

Written By: Mani Ratnam

Starring: Aishwarya Rai, Tabu, Nasser, Revathy, Delhi Ganesh, Mohanlal, Madhoo, Gautami, Prakash Raj, Nizhalgal Ravi, Rajesh

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na	dejavu007	100	T₁₀
na	Cronos	10	T₁
na	IMDb-byvotes	77	T₈
na	iceblox	77	T₈
With an almost sardonic disclaimer of "not a true story", Mani Rathnam nails down pat the Tamil politicians - MGR's & Karunanidhi's - life stories.
na	imdb	83	T₁₀
na	muku25	97	T₁₀
This movie basically Mani Rathnam's take on the rivalry between M.G. Ramachandran and M.K.Karunanidhi . M.G.R and M.K both are former chief ministers of TamilNadu and this film beautifully captures the friendship and political rivalry and lust for power . I do feel that any person unaware of political history of TamilNadu would find it very difficult to understand this movie . This was a commercial diaster for Manirathnam but is one of most critically acclaimed movies in Tamil.