- Lyricist
- VC Vadivudaiyan
- Singers
- Mangli, Malathy Lakshman
- Music director
- Amrish
- Movie name
- Pambattam
- Movie release year
- 2023
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Oct 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a high-energy folk-style anthem praising a benevolent leader and deity-like figure named Nagamadhi and Mother Rangamma. It celebrates the deep devotion of the villagers, praising the nobility, courage, and infinite generosity of their ruler. The lyrics contrast temporary rulers with legendary leaders who live on in people's hearts forever due to their selfless deeds.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyme)
“Naadu aanda mannan ellam / Makkalukaga vaazhndha mannan”
Matching second consonants across lines: 'Uthamiye' and 'Mangamma' (or 'Naadu' and 'Makkal' rhythmically paired across couplets).
Uvamai (Simile)
“Samuthiruam pol vatruvathillai”
Comparing generous giving hands to an endless ocean that never dries up ('Samuthiruam pol').
Hyperbole (Exaggeration)
“Paal kudikum kuzhandhai kooda / Vaal pidika thayanguvathillai”
Exaggerating bravery by stating that even a milk-fed infant hesitates not to grab a sword.
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Trivia
The song is featured in the 2023 Tamil period action-horror film 'Pambattam', starring Jeevan and Mallika Sherawat. It features popular folk singer Mangli alongside Malathy Lakshman, bringing an energetic traditional folk rhythm composed by Amrish.
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