Iruvar (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1997, Iruvar is a drama film directed by Mani Ratnam, running about 140 minutes. “Power....Authority....Position....” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A fictionalized account of the lives of 1980s Tamil Nadu political icons M. G. Ramachandran and M. Karunanidhi, continuing the tryst between Tamil cinema and Dravidian politics.
Who’s in it. Iruvar stars Mohanlal as Anand, Prakash Raj as Tamil Selvam, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Pushpavalli / Kalpana and Revathi as Marathagam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Iruvar has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Iruvar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Iruvar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Iruvar (1997)?
- In US, Iruvar is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Iruvar worth watching?
- Iruvar holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Iruvar?
- Iruvar stars Mohanlal, Prakash Raj, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Revathi and Gautami Tadimalla.
- When was Iruvar released?
- Iruvar was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.