- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singers
- Yogi B, Tanvi Shah
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Enthiran
- Movie release year
- 2010
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Jul 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Boom Boom Robo Da is a high-energy sci-fi song from the blockbuster movie Enthiran (2010), composed by A. R. Rahman and written by Madhan Karky. The song introduces Chitti, an advanced humanoid robot, celebrating his arrival as a scientific marvel created by Dr. Vaseegaran. It highlights Chitti's intriguing biological paradoxes—having a mouth without a stomach, speech without breath, and power without pride. The lyrics combine references to iconic scientific thinkers like Asimov, Newton, and Einstein with affectionate Tamil expressions, portraying Chitti as a friendly, obedient, and adored figure who brings joy to everyone around him.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Antithesis / Paradox
“Vaayundu aanal vayirillai / Pechundu… moochu illai”
Contrasting physical and biological traits to highlight Chitti's robotic nature.
Onomatopoeia
“Boom boom / Zoom zoom”
Use of rhythmic sounds mimicking machinery and futuristic motion.
Allusion
“Isac asimovim velaiyo robo / Isac newtonin leelaiyo robo / Albert einstein moolaiyo robo”
Direct references to renowned scientists and literary figures in physics and robotics.
Metaphor
“Minsaara kannano…”
Comparing the robot to Lord Krishna ('Minsaara Kannan') for granting wishes effortlessly.
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Trivia
This song marked the debut of lyricist Madhan Karky in Tamil cinema. Madhan Karky, who holds a PhD in Computer Science, integrated genuine scientific concepts and references (such as sci-fi writer Isaac Asimov, creator of the Three Laws of Robotics) into the lyrics, bridging Tamil poetry with modern science fiction.
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