- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Benny Dayal, Suseenthiran
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- Nenjil Thunivirundhal
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Sept 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Arakka' from Nenjil Thunivirundhal (2017) is an intense, high-energy anthem centered on resilience, friendship, and fearless confrontation against injustice and adversity. The lyrics urge one to shatter all obstacles, comparing an unstoppable human spirit to natural forces like a surging river or a burning fire that can overcome even death itself.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Reduplication)
“Thatta thatta thadaiyedhu”
Repetition of words like 'Thatta thatta', 'Mutta mutta', and 'Vetta vetta' to emphasize continuous rhythm and forceful action.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Gangai vellam payum bodhu”
Comparing unstoppable human determination to the powerful flow of the Ganges river.
Hyperbole (Uvarchithai)
“Yemanai erikalaam”
An exaggeration stating that the internal rage/fire can burn even Yama, the deity of death, highlighting supreme courage.
Personification
“Kaneerai kaidhu seiyum kaalam”
Treating tears as criminals that can be arrested, symbolizing the control and suppression of grief.
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Trivia
Nenjil Thunivirundhal (2017) is a Tamil action drama written and directed by Suseenthiran, starring Sundeep Kishan and Vikranth. The music was composed by D. Imman with lyrics written by Vairamuthu, highlighting themes of brotherhood and standing up against social corruption.
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