The Duo

– 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.

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The Duo (1997) - Trailer

Release Date:

14 Jan 1997

Language:

Tamil

Director:

Mani Ratnam

Writer:

Mani Ratnam (screenplay), Mani Ratnam (story), Suhasini (dialogue), Suhasini (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Mohanlal, Prakash Raj, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Gautami

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