- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Bhavatharani, Chorus
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Sethupathi IPS
- Movie release year
- 1994
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Nov 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from Sethupathi IPS serves as an emotional prayer and celebratory anthem dedicated to the movie's protagonist. The initial verses portray a desperate prayer from the people to God, pleading for the hero—referred to as their guardian deity and temple light—to recover from his critical state, open his eyes, and walk again so they are not left feeling orphaned.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagham)
“Engal kaaval dheivam mella / Engal koyil dheepam ingae”
The protagonist is metaphorically described as 'Kaaval Dheivam' (guardian deity) and 'Koyil Dheepam' (temple lamp), symbolizing protection and moral guidance.
Personification
“Dharumam pizhaithathu thirumba ezhundhadhu / Thalaiyum nimirndhadhu thunivudan nadandhadhu”
Righteousness (Dharumam) is personified as a person who survived, stood up, held their head high, and walked with courage.
Alliteration (Monai / Ethirai)
“Pollaadha theemai yaavum... Ponnaana nanmai soozha”
Rhythmic repetition of initial sound patterns across consecutive lines ('Pollaadha' / 'Ponnaana') and middle rhyme schemes ('Sethupathi' / 'Needhipathi').
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Trivia
Sethupathi IPS (1994) starred Vijayakanth as an honest police officer battling terrorism and corruption. Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Vaali, this song serves as a crucial dramatic turning point in the film where the hero recovers from near-fatal injuries through the prayers of the people.
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