Iruvar

The story begins in the late 1940s, in the post-independence era when cinema and politics intertwine. Over the ensuing years, Anandan's stardom propels him into political life, while Tamizhselvan's influence grows. The period features shifting party fortunes, electoral battles, and the moral ambiguities of governance.

Madras, now known as Chennai, is the hub of Tamil cinema where Anandan's career unfolds through studios and film shoots. The city provides the backdrop for the industry’s rise and the parallel currents of Dravidian politics that drive the plot. Its studios and theatres become arenas for fame, ambition, and power plays.

🗳️ Power

The film centers on how charisma, media visibility, and party machinery translate into political power. It traces the rising fortunes of a film star who becomes a political figure and the costs of wielding influence.

❤️ Love

Romantic entanglements drive much of the drama: Anandan's marriages and affairs, Kalpana's and Pushpavalli's influence on his life, and how personal relationships intersect with public duties.

🎭 Art & Politics

The narrative explores the tension between acting and public service, showing how artistic fame can distort or empower political ambition and how ideology shapes creative choices.

💸 Corruption

The plot examines the murky line between governance and manipulation, highlighting how power can lead to corruption or its exposure, and how public trust is tested by personal and political agendas.