- Lyricist
- Hip Hop Tamizha
- Singers
- Hard Kaur, Hiphop Tamizha
- Music director
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Movie name
- Vanakkam Chennai
- Movie release year
- 2013
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Aug 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Chennai City Gangsta' is a high-energy hip-hop/pop anthem celebrating the spirit, culture, and pride of Chennai. Sung and written by Hip Hop Tamizha along with Hard Kaur and Anirudh Ravichander (composed by Anirudh), the song humorously compares Chennai's iconic landmarks and foods—like the LIC building, Marina Beach, and Idly—with those of Mumbai and Goa, showcasing local bragging rights and brotherhood. The lyrics emphasize loyalty, friendship, reverence for Superstar Rajinikanth, and the resilient attitude of Chennai youth who stand united against any challenge.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Ungalukku india gateu / Engalukku lic weightu”
'India Gateu' and 'LIC Weightu' share the 'di/ic' rhythm, common in Tamil hip-hop folk fusion.
Monnai (Initial letter alliteration)
“Unga ooru chapaathi kurumaa / Naanga chennai city boysu / Chumma gammu nu kedamma”
Repetition of 'Ch' sound across words like 'Chennai', 'Chumma', 'Chapaathi'.
Cultural Allusion
“Naan oru thadava sonna / Nooru thadava sonna maathiri”
Direct reference to Superstar Rajinikanth's iconic punchline from the movie Baashha: 'Naan oru thadava sonna nooru thadava sonna maathiri'.
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Trivia
Composed by Anirudh Ravichander for Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi's directorial debut 'Vanakkam Chennai' (2013), this track featured British-Indian rapper Hard Kaur alongside Hip Hop Tamizha and Anirudh himself. It became a huge chartbuster and anthem for Chennai youth.
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