- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singer
- Ranjith
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Anjaan
- Movie release year
- 2014
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Jun 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This high-energy hero-introduction track from the movie Anjaan celebrates the aura and power of Raju Bhai, a ruling underworld gangster in Mumbai (specifically Andheri). The lyrics paint him as a feared yet deeply righteous figure whose very name commands respect across the city's streets.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia
“Bang bang bang”
The repetitive phrase 'Bang bang bang' mimics the firing sound of bullets, highlighting the gangster theme and high intensity.
Metaphor
“Andheri puli pera sonna”
'Andheri puli' compares Raju Bhai to a fierce tiger ruling the Andheri region of Mumbai.
Emona / Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Paasam ketta kotti thallu / Vesham potta vetti thallu”
In Tamil lyricism, rhyming second letters ('Paasam' / 'Vesham') creates a rhythmic cadence.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Avan aatam maaradhae / Indha kootam maaradhae”
The lines end with matching sounds ('maaradhae' / 'maaradhae') to build rhythmic symmetry.
Did you know?
Trivia
Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja for the film Anjaan (2014) starring Suriya as Raju Bhai, the song features lyrics written by Madhan Karky and vocals by Ranjith and Rahul Nambiar.
Keep listening
Songs with a similar feeling
From the same album
More songs from Anjaan
View albumSpot an issue?
Help us improve the lyrics or English translation.