- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singer
- Anthony Daasan
- Music director
- Jerard Felix
- Movie name
- Nandhivarman
- Movie release year
- 2023
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Mar 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic devotional song from 'Nandhivarman' celebrates the grand resurgence and divine presence of Lord Shiva (Easan). It conveys how the opening of the Lord's eyes dispels deep darkness, oppression, and hidden evils, restoring ancient glory and invigorating creation. The speaker surrenders completely to the cosmic dance of Shiva, viewing all human celebration and movement as a direct reflection of divine energy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition / Anaphora)
“Siva siva siva siva”
The continuous repetition of 'Siva siva' builds a rhythmic trance and reinforces intense devotional fervor.
Iyaibu (Rhyme) / Monai (Alliteration)
“Avan oru kanna thorandhadhum mudinjiruchi / Avan maru kanna thorandhadhum madinjirichi”
The usage of matching internal structures ('Polladha polladha' vs 'Solladha kolladha') and end-rhymes ('mudinjiruchi' / 'madinjirichi') enhances the oral storytelling quality of the lyric.
Personification
“Podhanju kedandha boomi varudhu / Olinju kedandha vaanam varudhu”
The earth and sky are personified as entities that were buried or hiding, now awakening and stepping forward in response to the deity's presence.
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Trivia
'Nandhivarman' (2023) is a Tamil mystery-thriller directed by Peravarasu Purohit. This track showcases high-energy folk-devotional vocals by Anthony Daasan set to music composed by Jerard Felix, featuring lyrics by Madhan Karky.
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