- Lyricist
- Bharath Sankar
- Singer
- Bharath Sankar
- Music director
- Oorka
- Movie name
- Dharala Prabhu
- Movie release year
- 2020
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Dec 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The title song of 'Dharala Prabhu' playfully celebrates the protagonist's unconventional profession as a sperm donor. It framing his role as that of a 'Bounteous Lord' (Dharala Prabhu) who brings life, joy, and unexpected wealth without falling into traditional societal structures of marriage, lust, or physical labour. With lighthearted lyrics, the track highlights how his simple actions turn into endless luck and financial gains, turning life's conventional 'math' upside down while keeping the tone quirky, upbeat, and celebratory.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Nallaatamo / Kallaatamo”
The second consonant sound 'lla' matches in consecutive words, creating a rhythmic flow.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Maaym illa mandhiram illa / Kaadhal illa kaamam illa”
Multiple lines end with the repeating word 'illa' (meaning 'no/without'), building cadence.
Metaphor
“Dhaaraala prabhu”
The protagonist is metaphorically addressed as a 'Dhaaraala Prabhu' (Generous Lord) who gives life/boons freely.
Paradox / Oxymoron
“Selavaaga irupadhellaam / Varava varava perugudhae”
A playful paradox stating that what goes out as an expense multiplies back as income.
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Trivia
Dharala Prabhu (2020) is the official Tamil adaptation of the 2012 Hindi hit film 'Vicky Donor'. Uniquely, the movie's soundtrack featured an ensemble of eight different independent Tamil music directors/bands composing individual tracks.
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