Iruvar
“Power....Authority....Position....”
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.
Where to watch Iruvar in United States
Can I watch Iruvar in United States? Iruvar isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
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Where is Iruvar streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, AP International South Cinema Amazon Channel | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About Iruvar
Iruvar is a 1997 Tamil-language history and drama film directed by Mani Ratnam. The cast is led by Mohanlal, Prakash Raj, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. It has a runtime of 2h 20m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
Iruvar was produced by Madras Talkies and made in India. It was released on January 14, 1997.
- Director
- Mani Ratnam
- Writers
- Suhasini Maniratnam, Mani Ratnam
- Release date
- January 14, 1997
- Original language
- Tamil
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Production
- Madras Talkies
Iruvar cast & crew
Iruvar was directed by Mani Ratnam and written by Suhasini Maniratnam and Mani Ratnam.
The cast features Mohanlal as Anandan, Prakash Raj as Tamil Selvam, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Pushpavalli / Kalpana, Gautami Tadimalla as Ramani, Revathi as Marathagam, and Tabu as Senthamarai.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by A.R. Rahman, cinematography is by Santosh Sivan, and it was produced by Mani Ratnam and Suhasini Maniratnam.
Is Iruvar worth watching?
Iruvar holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 56 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed history films.
At 2h 20m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy history and drama, Iruvar is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Iruvar
Iruvar isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Iruvar
Mohanlal
Anandan
Prakash Raj
Tamil Selvam
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Pushpavalli / Kalpana
Gautami Tadimalla
Ramani
Revathi
Marathagam
Tabu
Senthamarai
Nassar
Ayya Veluthambi
Kaaka Radhakrishnan
Kasi
Major Sundarrajan
Police Officer
Rajesh
Madhivanan
Delhi Ganesh
Nambi
Nizhalgal Ravi
Ramani's uncle
Iruvar — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Iruvar in United States?
Iruvar is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Iruvar in?
Iruvar is originally in Tamil. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Iruvar?
Iruvar runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
▸What is Iruvar rated?
It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 56 ratings.
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