- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- K. Veeramani
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Naam Pirandha Mann
- Movie release year
- 1977
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Nov 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a fiery theatrical invocation based on the Mahabharata, sung from the perspective of Bhima as he vows vengeance against Duryodhana and Dushasana for disrobing and humiliating Draupadi. Bhima asserts that a great war in Bharatham is inevitable and righteous. He swears to defeat the Kauravas, draw blood to fulfill Draupadi's vow, and tie her hair once justice is restored. The verse builds up with raw emotional fury, invoking the holy battlefield of Kurukshetra where righteousness will ultimately triumph over wickedness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Idhu sathiyam sathiyam”
Words like 'sathiyam sathiyam', 'dharmam dharmam', and 'sabatham sabatham' are repeated consecutively to convey urgency, absolute certainty, and intense emotion.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Bharathathil orr por nadakkum”
Matching initial consonant sounds in 'Bharathathil' and 'Paarththanodu' enhance the rhythmic cadence of the song.
Imagery (Visual & Visceral)
“Ettu thisaiyilum etti paraviya”
'Ettu thisaiyilum etti paraviya thodaiyin raththam' creates intense visual imagery of blood spreading across all eight directions during the battle.
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Trivia
Naam Pirandha Mann (1977) stars Sivaji Ganesan and Gemini Ganesan. The song features the powerful, theatrical vocal delivery of K. Veeramani, known for his devotional and high-energy renditions. Kannadasan cleverly uses the epic battle of Mahabharata as an allegory within the film's narrative.
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