- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singers
- A. R. Ameen, Vishwaprasad, Anjali Gaikwad
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Sachin A Billion Dreams
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Aug 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic promotional song from the Tamil version of 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams' is a rhythmic celebration of cricket, childhood passion, and determination. Through affectionate maternal encouraging lines and upbeat street rhythms, the song urges the young cricketer to play fearlessly, overcome weariness, hit boundaries even in narrow street alleys, and prove his extraordinary talent to the world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Nee paniyilla puyalunnu”
Compares the protagonist's force not to fragile morning mist ('pani'), but to a powerful storm ('puyal').
Idiom / Hyperbole
“Ada pulikku poranthavan”
'Pulikku poranthavan' (Born to a tiger) is a traditional Tamil idiom asserting innate courage, power, and heritage.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Etai)
“Bore adicha thiruppi adi”
Use of internal rhyming words 'bor-u' and 'thiruppi' creating rhythmic emphasis.
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Trivia
This track is from the official Tamil dubbed soundtrack of the biographical docu-feature 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams' (2017). The music was composed by Academy Award winner A.R. Rahman, with Tamil lyrics penned by popular lyricist Madhan Karky to capture the spirit of gully cricket and Sachin Tendulkar's legendary rise.
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