Movies - Iruvar

	Movies - Iruvar

Iruvar (The Twosome — The Duo) (1997) is a Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam. The film's score and soundtrack is composed by A.R. Rahman.

The film traces the lives of 1980's Tamil Nadu political rivals M. G. Ramachandran and M. Karunanidhi. Upon release, it earned a lot of critical acclaim and is also critically considered by some to be Mani Ratnam's best film to date.

Mohanlal and Prakash Raj played lead roles in the film. The film also saw the movie debut of Aishwarya Rai, a famous Indian model and actress.

Cast

Mohanlal
as Anandan
Prakash Raj
as Tamilchelvan 'Selvam'
Aishwarya Rai
as Pushpa/Kalpana
Gauthami as Ramani
Tabu
as Selvam's Lover
Revathi Menon as Selvam's Wife
Nasser as Anna Durai
Madhoo
in a Special Appearance
Delhi Ganesh as Anandan's Helper

Crew

Director: Mani Ratnam
Screenplay: Mani Ratnam, Suhasini
Story: Mani Ratnam
Dialogue: Suhasini
Producer: Mani Ratnam, Suhasini
Music: A.R. Rahman

Cinematography: Santosh Sivan
Editor: Suresh Urs
Art Director: Samir Chanda
Keyboard Musician: Loy Mendonsa
Choreography: Farah Khan
Lyrics: Vairamuthu

Soundtrack

The soundtrack features 6 songs composed by A. R. Rahman, with lyrics by Vairamuthu. Track Listing:

Kannai Katti sung by Hariharan
Hello Mister Edirkatchi sung by Harini
Narumugaye sung by Unni Krishnan & Bombay Jayashree
Venilla Venilla sung by Asha Bhosle
Ayirathil Naan Oruvan sung by Mano
Poo Kudiyil Punnagai sung by Sandhya

Awards

The film has won the following awards since its release:

National Film Awards, India - Silver Lotus Award - Best Supporting Actor - Prakash Raj
(1998)
National Film Awards, India - Silver Lotus Award - Best Cinematography - Santosh Sivan (1998)

Telugu Version

The film was also dubbed into Telugu with the title "Iddaru".

Soundtrack Listing:

Aadhukonadam Vrathamai sung by Mano
Hello Mister Edirkatchi sung by Harini
Kallaganthalu Kattadhoi sung by Hariharan
Oddalu Mannanta sung by Mano
Poonagave sung by Sandhya
Sasivadane sung by Unni Krishnan, Bombay Jayashree
Unnananu Neeku Thodugaa sung by S.P. Balasubramaniam
Vennalaa sung by Asha Bhosle

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