The Duo

Name: The Duo
Genre: Biography, Drama
Released: 1997-01-14
Duration: 2 h 20 min
Rating: 8.60
Cast: Gautami, Prakash Raj, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Mohanlal

– A fictionalized account of the lives of 1980s Tamil Nadu political icons M. G. Ramachandran and M. K..

Type:

Movie

Rating:

8.60 / 10

Duration:

2 Hours and 20 Minutes

Release Year:

1997

Original Name:

இருவர் (Iruvar)

The Duo (1997) - Also known as இருவர் (Iruvar)

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.

Story Timeline:

1950s

Producing Country:

India

Genre:

Biography, Drama

The Duo (1997) - Trailer

Release Date:

14 Jan 1997

Language:

Tamil

Iruvar Trailer

Directed by:

Mani Ratnam

Story Written By:

Suhasini, Mani Ratnam

Main Actors:

Gautami, Prakash Raj, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Mohanlal

Plot:

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.

Awards:

4 wins.

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

8.6/10