- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singer
- Kailash Kher
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Sandakozhi 2
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Aug 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Alaala' uses rich mythological imagery to parallel the sacrifice of a protector with Lord Shiva drinking the deadly Halahala (Aalaalam) poison to save the universe. The narrator witnesses the deep pain, hidden suffering, and silent tears of a loved one who takes on immense burdens and puts on a harsh facade to shield others from harm.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Mythological Allusion (Purana Kurippu)
“Aalam athai nee kudithai”
Refers to Lord Shiva (Aalaala Sundaran) swallowing poison (Aalam) to protect the world, representing noble sacrifice.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Imaiyathai unakkul Sumathi kondai”
Compares the emotional burden and suffering within the individual to carrying the vast Himalayan mountain range.
Contrast / Juxtaposition
“Unmai attra punnagayil”
Contrasts genuine emotion with a mask of deceit and suffering ('unmai attra punnagai' - false smile).
Anaphora / Repetition
“Aalaalaa…”
Repeats the divine invocation 'Aalaalaa' across verses to emphasize grief, reverence, and pleading.
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Trivia
The song 'Alaala' from Sandakozhi 2 (2018) was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja with lyrics penned by Madhan Karky and sung by Rahul Nambiar. The term 'Aalaalam' refers to Halahala, the mythological divine poison, symbolizing the protagonist's willingness to absorb pain for the safety of his village and loved ones.
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