- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- Madhava Benthi
- Music director
- Ghantasala
- Movie name
- Mayabazar
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Mar 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a declaration of supreme ambition, ego, and absolute dominion. The speaker expresses a desire to conquer all eight directions, establish reign over cosmic realms ranging from the sky to the netherworld, and be revered by all beings. Beyond total cosmic power, the speaker seeks boundless material wealth and the prestige of being the primary benefactor for their family and relatives, wishing to experience all this glory during their current lifetime.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora (Initial Repetition)
“Naanae ivvulaginai aala vendum”
The deliberate repetition of 'Naanae' (I alone) at the beginning of lines 5, 6, and 7 reinforces the supreme self-centeredness and megalomania of the character.
Hyperbole (Exaggeration)
“Aagaaya mudhal bhuvana paathaalam varai ennai”
Expanding the scope of influence from the sky (Aagaayam) to the netherworld (Paathaalam) highlights exaggerated cosmic ambition.
Metaphor
“Naanae pon nadhiyaavum adaiya vendum”
'Pon nadhi' (golden rivers) is used metaphorically to denote boundless prosperity and flowing wealth.
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Trivia
Mayabazar (1957) is a landmark epic fantasy film in Indian cinema history, produced simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu by Vijaya Vauhini Studios. The music composed by Ghantasala remains iconic across South India.
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