- Lyricist
- Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathiyaar
- Singer
- Mysskin
- Music director
- Sundar C Babu
- Movie name
- Anjathe
- Movie release year
- 2008
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Jun 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song draws directly from Mahakavi Subramania Bharati's revolutionary poem 'Puthiya Aathichudi' (New Aathichudi). It serves as a moral and motivational anthem, urging individuals to abandon cowardice, overcome fear, stand tall with self-respect, and channel righteous anger against injustice and evil forces. It promotes physical vigor, mental strength, direct speech, love for learning, and respect for hard work.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Aathichudi Form (Short Imperatives)
“Achcham thavir”
The lyrics follow classic Tamil Didactic literature structure using concise, two-word imperative phrases that deliver direct moral commands.
Ethirhai (Rhyming)
“Kattradhu ozhughu / Kai thozhil pottru”
Second letter rhyming pattern in Tamil poetry, seen across consecutive lines.
Monnai (Alliteration)
“Rowthiram pazhaghu”
Repetition of initial phonetic sounds across words within a line.
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Trivia
The lyrics are taken from legendary Tamil poet Subramania Bharati's 'Puthiya Aathichudi'. The song was featured in Mysskin's acclaimed 2008 crime drama 'Anjathe' (which means 'Fear Not'), with music composed by Sundar C. Babu.
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