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Nam Iruvar
Nam Iruvar
6.4
/10
9 Ratings

NAM IRUVAR

Directed by A.V. Meiyappan
India, 1947
Drama

Synopsis

Sukumar is misled into investing all his savings in the moviemaking business. However, things take a turn when he ends up debt-ridden and at the mercy of the law.

Synopsis

Sukumar is misled into investing all his savings in the moviemaking business. However, things take a turn when he ends up debt-ridden and at the mercy of the law.

Our take

This Tamil classic, made shortly before India attained independence in 1947, gently captures the patriotic spirit of the times. A sharp social drama reflecting on Gandhian values and the idea of a nation, which is embellished with songs by the iconic poet and activist Subramania Bharati.