- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Pushpalatha
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Rajapart Rangadurai
- Movie release year
- 1973
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Jul 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song from Rajapart Rangadurai (1973) serves as an emotional and philosophical reflection on fraternal sacrifice, filial gratitude, and national integration. The speaker reminds a younger brother of the selfless devotion of his elder brother, who nurtured him with the unconditional love and responsibility of both a mother and a father. The lyrics stress the importance of maintaining an open, grand heart and holding onto gratitude for those who sacrificed for one's upbringing. Kannadasan brilliantly broadens this familial bond into a national ethos. He urges citizens to live for others, serve the community, and reject communal or linguistic divisiveness. By portraying India as a single beautiful household harboring diverse languages and cultures, the song reminds every citizen that they are joint rulers of a land built on unity and mutual respect.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Malai pola valamaana Manam vendum unakku”
Compares the generous, majestic qualities of a human heart to a noble mountain ('Malai pola').
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Pathinaalu mozhi pesum Azhagaana veedu”
Metaphorically portrays a multi-lingual nation with diverse communities as a single unified beautiful house ('Azhagaana veedu').
Rhetorical Question (Vinaa Aani)
“Nee pirarkaaga vaazhvadhu Inbam allavoo”
Uses reflective questioning ('allavo') to emphasize moral truths and remind the listener of unspoken duties.
Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai)
“Thambi endru nambi / Thannai ninaithaar”
Repetition of initial phonetic sounds across consecutive lines ('Thambi' / 'Thannai', 'Ina' / 'Ellorum') creating melodic rhythm.
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Trivia
The song 'Ammammaa Thambi Endru Nambi' from Rajapart Rangadurai (1973) was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, rendered by T. M. Soundararajan, and written by 'Kaviarasu' Kannadasan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan playing a stage actor, highlighting the deep emotional bond between theatrical performers and their family obligations.
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