- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- Sigaram Thodu
- Movie release year
- 2014
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Aug 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Anbulla Appa from Sigaram Thodu is an emotional tribute celebrating the boundless love, sacrifice, and protection provided by a father. The lyrics portray a father as an unsung hero who embodies the loving care of a mother, acts as a selfless provider, and stands as a supportive friend through life's trials. He silently bears burdens and sacrifices his own comfort so his child can flourish without experiencing any hardship. The song highlights how a father's enduring presence acts as a protective shadow and guiding light, elevating his status to that of an unasked, living deity in the child's life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Vendaamal tharum dheivam nee dhaanae unmaiyillae”
Compares the father directly to a benevolent deity who bestows blessings without needing to be asked.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Anbulla appa appa”
The affectionate phrase is repeated to emphasize emotional intimacy and deep filial adoration.
Contrast (Juxtaposition)
“Maadhakanakkae thaayum sumandhu... Kaalam muzhukka ennai sumandhu”
Contrasts the mother carrying the child in her womb for months with the father carrying and supporting the child for a lifetime.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Thozhan ena nee / Tholum koduthu / Tholvigalai jeithida varuvaai”
Repetition of the initial 'Th' sound creates rhythm and accentuates the father's supporting shoulder.
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Trivia
Composed by D. Imman and written by Yugabharathi, this touching track features the soulful vocals of legendary singer K. J. Yesudas. In the movie Sigaram Thodu (2014), the song forms the emotional core between the characters played by Sathyaraj and Vikram Prabhu.
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