A look at Aishwarya Rai’s debut Tamil Film 'Iruvar' with Mohanlal
Aishwarya Rai made her film debut at 24 with the Tamil political drama Iruvar (1997), starring opposite Mohanlal and directed by Mani Ratnam. She played a double role inspired by Jayalalithaa, while Prakash Raj portrayed a character based on M. Karunanidhi. Initially a box office flop, Iruvar later became a cult classic, marking the start of Aishwarya's illustrious career.