Ada Puthiyathu Piranthadhu
From Thevar Magan · 1992
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Thevar Magan1992
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Thandhaanae thandhaanae | Thandhaanae thandhaanae (Rhythmic folk refrain) |
| Thaana thandham thandhaanae | Thaana thandham thandhaanae (Rhythmic folk refrain) |
| Thaanaa thaana thandhi thaanaa… | Thaanaa thaana thandhi thaanaa… (Rhythmic folk refrain) |
| Thandhaanae thandhaanae | Thandhaanae thandhaanae (Rhythmic folk refrain) |
| Thaana thandham thandhaanae | Thaana thandham thandhaanae (Rhythmic folk refrain) |
| Thaanaa thaana thandhi thaanaa… | Thaanaa thaana thandhi thaanaa… (Rhythmic folk refrain) |
| Male | |
| Ada pudhiyadhu pirandhadhu | Look, something new is born! |
| Pazhaiyadhu odhungudhu | The old ways are stepping aside. |
| Harahara sivasiva | Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)! |
| Pazhaiya parama sivamae | Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva! |
| Ada paithiyam thelindhadhu | Look, the madness has finally cleared! |
| Vaithiyam palichadhu | The treatment has yielded bright results! |
| Harahara sivasiva | Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)! |
| Pazhaiya parama sivamae | Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva! |
| Male | |
| Onnaachu paaru | Look, unity has been achieved now! |
| Idhu vara rendaana ooru | In the village that was split in two until now. |
| Annaachi moola mudichadhu | The elder brother solved the core knot, |
| Ponnaana vela | What a golden accomplishment! |
| Ada veeraappum pollaappum | Oh, arrogance and malice... |
| Poiyaa pochu ammammaa… | Have turned out to be completely false and vanished, oh dear! |
| Chorus | |
| Ada pudhiyadhu pirandhadhu | Look, something new is born! |
| Pazhaiyadhu odhungudhu | The old ways are stepping aside. |
| Harahara sivasiva | Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)! |
| Pazhaiya parama sivamae | Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva! |
| Ada paithiyam thelindhadhu | Look, the madness has finally cleared! |
| Vaithiyam palichadhu | The treatment has yielded bright results! |
| Harahara sivasiva | Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)! |
| Pazhaiya parama sivamae | Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva! |
| Male | |
| Heiii…………… | Hey! |
| Male | |
| Koodaama namma thaan | Because we failed to stay united, |
| Kooru katti | Divided into factional groups, |
| Silar kolaaru senjaanga veli katti | Some people created conflicts by building barriers. |
| Aathaadi annan thaan tholu thatti | Oh my! Brother patted his shoulders with courage, |
| Adha saaichaaru mannula vaalil vetti | And struck down those barriers onto the ground with his sword! |
| Male | |
| Ulla thunivu ullavaru | He is the one with true inner bravery, |
| Oorukkudhavum nammavaru | He is our own man who helps the entire village. |
| Vaathiyatha thottu thaan | When the musical instrument is touched and played, |
| Male | |
| Osaiyellaam yettettum | The sound resounds in all directions! |
| Female Chorus :Dhikkettum yetta thaan | Chorus: Reaching out across all eight directions! |
| Male | |
| Adi ammaadi ellorum | Oh dear, is this not the grand day... |
| Aattam podum naal thaano | When everyone dances with immense joy? |
| Male | |
| Ada pudhiyadhu pirandhadhu | Look, something new is born! |
| Pazhaiyadhu odhungudhu | The old ways are stepping aside. |
| Harahara sivasiva | Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)! |
| Pazhaiya parama sivamae | Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva! |
| Ada paithiyam thelindhadhu | Look, the madness has finally cleared! |
| Vaithiyam palichadhu | The treatment has yielded bright results! |
| Harahara sivasiva | Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)! |
| Pazhaiya parama sivamae | Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva! |
| Male | |
| Onnaachu paaru | Look, unity has been achieved now! |
| Idhu vara rendaana ooru | In the village that was split in two until now.. hey! |
| Annaachi moola mudichadhu | The elder brother solved the core knot, |
| Ponnaana vela | What a golden accomplishment! |
| Ada veeraappum pollaappum | Oh, arrogance and malice... |
| Poiyaa pochu ammammaa… | Have turned out to be completely false and vanished, oh dear! |
| Chorus | |
| Ada pudhiyadhu pirandhadhu | Look, something new is born! |
| Pazhaiyadhu odhungudhu | The old ways are stepping aside. |
| Harahara sivasiva | Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)! |
| Pazhaiya parama sivamae | Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva! |
| Ada paithiyam thelindhadhu | Look, the madness has finally cleared! |
| Vaithiyam palichadhu | The treatment has yielded bright results! |
| Harahara sivasiva | Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)! |
| Pazhaiya parama sivamae | Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva! |
| Male | |
| Hei heii | Hey hey! |
| Male | |
| Moovendhar per itta seemaiyadi | This is the land blessed by the three ancient Tamil monarch dynasties! |
| Namma muppaattan yervitta boomiyadi | This is the soil plowed and cultivated by our forefathers! |
| Vellaadu singhatha saadumadi | In this land, even a goat can charge at a lion! |
| Indha veeram nam mannukku saatchiyadi | This valor stands as testimony to our soil! |
| Male | |
| Mannin perumai kaathidanum | We must protect the pride of this land, |
| Annan mozhiyai kettidanum | We must listen to the wise words of our elder brother. |
| Or inathu makkal thaan | We are all people belonging to one unified race, |
| Chorus :Naamellaam kannammaa | Chorus: We are all one, my dear! |
| Male :Or vayathu pillai thaan | Male: Like children born from the same womb, |
| Chorus :Ellaarum ponnammaa | Chorus: Everyone is precious, my dear! |
| Male :Adi ammaadi themmaangu | Male: Oh dear, is this not the grand day... |
| Paattu paadum naal thaano | To sing sweet folk tunes celebrating harmony? |
| Male | |
| Ada pudhiyadhu pirandhadhu | Look, something new is born! |
| Pazhaiyadhu odhungudhu | The old ways are stepping aside. |
| Harahara sivasiva | Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)! |
| Pazhaiya parama sivamae | Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva! |
| Ada paithiyam thelindhadhu | Look, the madness has finally cleared! |
| Vaithiyam palichadhu | The treatment has yielded bright results! |
| Harahara sivasiva | Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)! |
| Pazhaiya parama sivamae | Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva! |
| Male | |
| Onnaachu paaru | Look, unity has been achieved now! |
| Idhu vara rendaana ooru..hei | In the village that was split in two until now.. hey! |
| Annaachi moola mudichadhu | The elder brother solved the core knot, |
| Ponnaana vela | What a golden accomplishment! |
| Ada veeraappum pollaappum | Oh, arrogance and malice... |
| Poiyaa pochu ammammaa… | Have turned out to be completely false and vanished, oh dear! |
| Chorus | |
| Ada pudhiyadhu pirandhadhu | Look, something new is born! |
| Pazhaiyadhu odhungudhu | The old ways are stepping aside. |
| Harahara sivasiva | Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)! |
| Pazhaiya parama sivamae | Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva! |
| Ada paithiyam thelindhadhu | Look, the madness has finally cleared! |
| Vaithiyam palichadhu | The treatment has yielded bright results! |
| Harahara sivasiva | Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)! |
| Pazhaiya parama sivamae…heii | Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!... hey! |
தந்தானே தந்தானே
தானதந்த தந்தானே
தானா தானத்தந்தினானா....ஆஅ
தந்தானே தந்தானே
தானதந்த தந்தானே
தானா தானத்தந்தினா....
Thandhaanae thandhaanae (Rhythmic folk refrain)
Thaana thandham thandhaanae (Rhythmic folk refrain)
Thaanaa thaana thandhi thaanaa… (Rhythmic folk refrain)
Thandhaanae thandhaanae (Rhythmic folk refrain)
Thaana thandham thandhaanae (Rhythmic folk refrain)
Thaanaa thaana thandhi thaanaa… (Rhythmic folk refrain)
அட புதியது பிறந்தது
பழையது ஒதுங்குது
ஹர ஹர சிவ சிவ
பழைய பரமசிவமே
அட பைத்தியம் தெளிஞ்சது
வைத்தியம் பளிச்சது
ஹர ஹர சிவ சிவ
பழைய பரமசிவமே
Look, something new is born!
The old ways are stepping aside.
Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)!
Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!
Look, the madness has finally cleared!
The treatment has yielded bright results!
Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)!
Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!
ஒண்ணாச்சு பாரு
இதுவரை ரெண்டான ஊரு
அண்ணாச்சி மூளை முடிச்சது
பொன்னான வேலை
அட வீராப்பும் பொல்லாப்பும்
பொய்யா போச்சு அம்மம்மா...
Look, unity has been achieved now!
In the village that was split in two until now.
The elder brother solved the core knot,
What a golden accomplishment!
Oh, arrogance and malice...
Have turned out to be completely false and vanished, oh dear!
அட புதியது பிறந்தது
பழையது ஒதுங்குது
ஹர ஹர சிவ சிவ
பழைய பரமசிவமே.....
அட பைத்தியம் தெளிஞ்சது
வைத்தியம் பளிச்சது
ஹர ஹர சிவ சிவ
பழைய பரமசிவமே
Look, something new is born!
The old ways are stepping aside.
Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)!
Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!
Look, the madness has finally cleared!
The treatment has yielded bright results!
Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)!
Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!
ஹேய் கூடாம நம்மத்தான் கூரு கட்டி
சிலர் கோளாறு செஞ்சாங்க வேலி கட்டி
ஆத்தாடி அண்ணன்தான் தோளு தட்டி
அதை சாய்ச்சாரு மண்ணுல வாளில் வெட்டி
Hey!
உள்ளத் துணிவு உள்ளவரு
ஊருக்குதவும் நம்மவரு
Because we failed to stay united,
Divided into factional groups,
Some people created conflicts by building barriers.
Oh my! Brother patted his shoulders with courage,
And struck down those barriers onto the ground with his sword!
வாத்தியத்த தொட்டுத்தான்
குழு :
கொட்டுத்தான் கொட்டுத்தான்
ஓசையெல்லாம் எட்டெட்டும்
குழு :
திக்கெட்டும் எட்டெட்டும்
அடி அம்மாடி எல்லோரும்
ஆட்டம் போடும் நாள்தானோ
He is the one with true inner bravery,
He is our own man who helps the entire village.
When the musical instrument is touched and played,
அட புதியது பிறந்தது
பழையது ஒதுங்குது
ஹர ஹர சிவ சிவ
பழைய பரமசிவமே
அட பைத்தியம் தெளிஞ்சது
வைத்தியம் பளிச்சது
ஹர ஹர சிவ சிவ
பழைய பரமசிவமே
The sound resounds in all directions!
Chorus: Reaching out across all eight directions!
ஒண்ணாச்சு பாரு
இதுவரை ரெண்டான ஊரு
அண்ணாச்சி மூளை முடிச்சது
பொன்னான வேலை
அட வீராப்பும் பொல்லாப்பும்
பொய்யா போச்சு அம்மம்மா...
Oh dear, is this not the grand day...
When everyone dances with immense joy?
அட புதியது பிறந்தது
பழையது ஒதுங்குது
ஹர ஹர சிவ சிவ
பழைய பரமசிவமே
அட பைத்தியம் தெளிஞ்சது
வைத்தியம் பளிச்சது
ஹர ஹர சிவ சிவ
பழைய பரமசிவமே
ஹே ஹே
Look, something new is born!
The old ways are stepping aside.
Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)!
Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!
Look, the madness has finally cleared!
The treatment has yielded bright results!
Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)!
Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!
அற்புதமா அதிசயமா பூத்திருக்கு
முத்து நகை
ரத்தினமா கெடைச்சிருக்கு
நிச்சயமா நம் பெருமை
காத்திருக்கும் பத்திரமா
சக்தியவ துணையிருப்பா
Look, unity has been achieved now!
In the village that was split in two until now.. hey!
The elder brother solved the core knot,
What a golden accomplishment!
Oh, arrogance and malice...
Have turned out to be completely false and vanished, oh dear!
மூவேந்தர் பேர் இட்ட சீமையடி
நம்ம முப்பாட்டன் ஏர் விட்ட பூமியடி
வெள்ளாடு சிங்கத்தை சாடுமடி
இந்த வீரம் நம் மண்ணுக்கு சாட்சியடி
மண்ணின் பெருமை காத்திடணும்
அண்ணன் மொழியை கேட்டிடணும்
Look, something new is born!
The old ways are stepping aside.
Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)!
Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!
Look, the madness has finally cleared!
The treatment has yielded bright results!
Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)!
Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!
ஓர் இனத்து மக்கள் தான்
குழு :
நாமெல்லாம் கண்ணம்மா
ஓர் வயித்து பிள்ளைதான்
குழு :
எல்லோரும் பொன்னம்மா
அடி அம்மாடி தெம்மாங்கு
பாட்டு பாடும் நாள்தானோ
Hey hey!
அட புதியது பிறந்தது
பழையது ஒதுங்குது
ஹர ஹர சிவ சிவ
பழைய பரமசிவமே
அட பைத்தியம் தெளிஞ்சது
வைத்தியம் பளிச்சது
ஹர ஹர சிவ சிவ
பழைய பரமசிவமே
This is the land blessed by the three ancient Tamil monarch dynasties!
This is the soil plowed and cultivated by our forefathers!
In this land, even a goat can charge at a lion!
This valor stands as testimony to our soil!
ஒண்ணாச்சு பாரு
இதுவரை ரெண்டான ஊரு ஹேய்
அண்ணாச்சி மூளை முடிச்சது
பொன்னான வேலை
அட வீராப்பும் பொல்லாப்பும்
பொய்யா போச்சு அம்மம்மா...
We must protect the pride of this land,
We must listen to the wise words of our elder brother.
We are all people belonging to one unified race,
Chorus: We are all one, my dear!
Male: Like children born from the same womb,
Chorus: Everyone is precious, my dear!
Male: Oh dear, is this not the grand day...
To sing sweet folk tunes celebrating harmony?
அட புதியது பிறந்தது
பழையது ஒதுங்குது
ஹர ஹர சிவ சிவ
பழைய பரமசிவமே.....
அட பைத்தியம் தெளிஞ்சது
வைத்தியம் பளிச்சது
ஹர ஹர சிவ சிவ
பழைய பரமசிவமே.....ஏய்
Look, something new is born!
The old ways are stepping aside.
Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)!
Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!
Look, the madness has finally cleared!
The treatment has yielded bright results!
Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)!
Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!
Look, unity has been achieved now!
In the village that was split in two until now.. hey!
The elder brother solved the core knot,
What a golden accomplishment!
Oh, arrogance and malice...
Have turned out to be completely false and vanished, oh dear!
Look, something new is born!
The old ways are stepping aside.
Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)!
Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!
Look, the madness has finally cleared!
The treatment has yielded bright results!
Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)!
Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!... hey!
Thandhaanae thandhaanae
Thandhaanae thandhaanae (Rhythmic folk refrain)
Thaana thandham thandhaanae
Thaana thandham thandhaanae (Rhythmic folk refrain)
Thaanaa thaana thandhi thaanaa…
Thaanaa thaana thandhi thaanaa… (Rhythmic folk refrain)
Thandhaanae thandhaanae
Thandhaanae thandhaanae (Rhythmic folk refrain)
Thaana thandham thandhaanae
Thaana thandham thandhaanae (Rhythmic folk refrain)
Thaanaa thaana thandhi thaanaa…
Thaanaa thaana thandhi thaanaa… (Rhythmic folk refrain)
Ada pudhiyadhu pirandhadhu
Look, something new is born!
Pazhaiyadhu odhungudhu
The old ways are stepping aside.
Harahara sivasiva
Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)!
Pazhaiya parama sivamae
Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!
Ada paithiyam thelindhadhu
Look, the madness has finally cleared!
Vaithiyam palichadhu
The treatment has yielded bright results!
Harahara sivasiva
Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)!
Pazhaiya parama sivamae
Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!
Onnaachu paaru
Look, unity has been achieved now!
Idhu vara rendaana ooru
In the village that was split in two until now.
Annaachi moola mudichadhu
The elder brother solved the core knot,
Ponnaana vela
What a golden accomplishment!
Ada veeraappum pollaappum
Oh, arrogance and malice...
Poiyaa pochu ammammaa…
Have turned out to be completely false and vanished, oh dear!
Ada pudhiyadhu pirandhadhu
Look, something new is born!
Pazhaiyadhu odhungudhu
The old ways are stepping aside.
Harahara sivasiva
Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)!
Pazhaiya parama sivamae
Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!
Ada paithiyam thelindhadhu
Look, the madness has finally cleared!
Vaithiyam palichadhu
The treatment has yielded bright results!
Harahara sivasiva
Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)!
Pazhaiya parama sivamae
Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!
Heiii……………
Hey!
Koodaama namma thaan
Because we failed to stay united,
Kooru katti
Divided into factional groups,
Silar kolaaru senjaanga veli katti
Some people created conflicts by building barriers.
Aathaadi annan thaan tholu thatti
Oh my! Brother patted his shoulders with courage,
Adha saaichaaru mannula vaalil vetti
And struck down those barriers onto the ground with his sword!
Ulla thunivu ullavaru
He is the one with true inner bravery,
Oorukkudhavum nammavaru
He is our own man who helps the entire village.
Vaathiyatha thottu thaan
When the musical instrument is touched and played,
Osaiyellaam yettettum
The sound resounds in all directions!
Female Chorus :Dhikkettum yetta thaan
Chorus: Reaching out across all eight directions!
Adi ammaadi ellorum
Oh dear, is this not the grand day...
Aattam podum naal thaano
When everyone dances with immense joy?
Ada pudhiyadhu pirandhadhu
Look, something new is born!
Pazhaiyadhu odhungudhu
The old ways are stepping aside.
Harahara sivasiva
Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)!
Pazhaiya parama sivamae
Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!
Ada paithiyam thelindhadhu
Look, the madness has finally cleared!
Vaithiyam palichadhu
The treatment has yielded bright results!
Harahara sivasiva
Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)!
Pazhaiya parama sivamae
Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!
Onnaachu paaru
Look, unity has been achieved now!
Idhu vara rendaana ooru
In the village that was split in two until now.. hey!
Annaachi moola mudichadhu
The elder brother solved the core knot,
Ponnaana vela
What a golden accomplishment!
Ada veeraappum pollaappum
Oh, arrogance and malice...
Poiyaa pochu ammammaa…
Have turned out to be completely false and vanished, oh dear!
Ada pudhiyadhu pirandhadhu
Look, something new is born!
Pazhaiyadhu odhungudhu
The old ways are stepping aside.
Harahara sivasiva
Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)!
Pazhaiya parama sivamae
Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!
Ada paithiyam thelindhadhu
Look, the madness has finally cleared!
Vaithiyam palichadhu
The treatment has yielded bright results!
Harahara sivasiva
Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)!
Pazhaiya parama sivamae
Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!
Hei heii
Hey hey!
Moovendhar per itta seemaiyadi
This is the land blessed by the three ancient Tamil monarch dynasties!
Namma muppaattan yervitta boomiyadi
This is the soil plowed and cultivated by our forefathers!
Vellaadu singhatha saadumadi
In this land, even a goat can charge at a lion!
Indha veeram nam mannukku saatchiyadi
This valor stands as testimony to our soil!
Mannin perumai kaathidanum
We must protect the pride of this land,
Annan mozhiyai kettidanum
We must listen to the wise words of our elder brother.
Or inathu makkal thaan
We are all people belonging to one unified race,
Chorus :Naamellaam kannammaa
Chorus: We are all one, my dear!
Male :Or vayathu pillai thaan
Male: Like children born from the same womb,
Chorus :Ellaarum ponnammaa
Chorus: Everyone is precious, my dear!
Male :Adi ammaadi themmaangu
Male: Oh dear, is this not the grand day...
Paattu paadum naal thaano
To sing sweet folk tunes celebrating harmony?
Ada pudhiyadhu pirandhadhu
Look, something new is born!
Pazhaiyadhu odhungudhu
The old ways are stepping aside.
Harahara sivasiva
Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)!
Pazhaiya parama sivamae
Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!
Ada paithiyam thelindhadhu
Look, the madness has finally cleared!
Vaithiyam palichadhu
The treatment has yielded bright results!
Harahara sivasiva
Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)!
Pazhaiya parama sivamae
Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!
Onnaachu paaru
Look, unity has been achieved now!
Idhu vara rendaana ooru..hei
In the village that was split in two until now.. hey!
Annaachi moola mudichadhu
The elder brother solved the core knot,
Ponnaana vela
What a golden accomplishment!
Ada veeraappum pollaappum
Oh, arrogance and malice...
Poiyaa pochu ammammaa…
Have turned out to be completely false and vanished, oh dear!
Ada pudhiyadhu pirandhadhu
Look, something new is born!
Pazhaiyadhu odhungudhu
The old ways are stepping aside.
Harahara sivasiva
Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)!
Pazhaiya parama sivamae
Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!
Ada paithiyam thelindhadhu
Look, the madness has finally cleared!
Vaithiyam palichadhu
The treatment has yielded bright results!
Harahara sivasiva
Harahara Sivasiva (Praise to Lord Shiva)!
Pazhaiya parama sivamae…heii
Oh ancient Supreme Lord Shiva!... hey!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This celebratory folk song from the landmark movie 'Thevar Magan' (1992) captures the joyous atmosphere of a rural community celebrating newfound unity, peace, and social harmony. For a long time, the village had been divided by factional feuds, malice, and arrogance. The intervention and leadership of the heroic protagonist ('Annan') dismantle these barriers and resolve long-standing conflicts, bringing relief and enlightenment to the villagers.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Ada pudhiyadhu pirandhadhu / Pazhaiyadhu odhungudhu”
The second letters 'di' in 'pirandhadhu' and 'dhungudhu' match, creating standard Tamil rhythmic rhyme across lines.
Monaie (First-letter Alliteration)
“Ada paithiyam thelindhadhu / Vaithiyam palichadhu”
Alliteration of the letter 'P' in 'paithiyam' and 'palichadhu' enhances the rhythmic flow of the folk tune.
Hyperbole (Atisayokti)
“Vellaadu singhatha saadumadi”
The line hyperbolically states that in this brave soil, even a country goat possesses the courage to charge at a ferocious lion.
Metaphor (Uruvagham)
“Annaachi moola mudichadhu / Ponnaana vela”
Comparing the resolution of long-standing social feuds to untying a fundamental tight knot ('moola mudichu').
Did you know?
Trivia
Composed by Ilaiyaraaja and written by Vaali for Sivaji Ganesan and Kamal Haasan starrer 'Thevar Magan', this vibrant folk track utilizes traditional Tamil 'Themmaangu' rhythm patterns and village choruses. The song reflects the film's central narrative arc—transitioning from destructive feudal rivalry to communal harmony and progress under visionary leadership.
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