# Iruvar (1997)

> A sweeping Tamil political drama traces how an actor and a writer-leader transform friendship into a struggle for public power.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/32911

## Facts

- Runtime: 140 min
- Genres: History, Drama
- Director: Mani Ratnam
- Cast: Mohanlal, Prakash Raj, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Gautami Tadimalla, Revathi, Tabu, Nassar, Kaaka Radhakrishnan
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119385/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: serious, sweeping, melancholic, historical cinema night, Indian cinema deep dive

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of ambition and betrayal unfolds in the world of politics and cinema.

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