- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- P. Susheela, P. Leela
- Music director
- Ghantasala
- Movie name
- Lava Kusa
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Feb 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
In this spirited song from Lava Kusa (1963), the young twin brothers Lava and Kusha express their fearless confidence and bravado. They proclaim that if they manage to defeat Lord Rama—the legendary warrior king whose victory flags fly across all directions—the grandest fame will be theirs alone. They boldly declare that no one on this earth can equal their bravery and power in battle.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Dhisai engumae jeyakkodi naattum / Dhasaradha raaman nammidam thottraal”
Repetition of the initial 'Dh' sound across consecutive lines ('Dhisai' and 'Dhasaradha') to establish rhythm.
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Female :Thani perum pugazh namakkae”
The emphatic line 'Thani perum pugazh namakkae' is repeated multiple times to underline their unwavering pride and desire for glory.
Rhetorical Question
“Eedu inai namakku yedhu”
Asking who could possibly match them in valor on earth serves as an assertion of ultimate confidence rather than a genuine inquiry.
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Trivia
Lava Kusa (1963) was a landmark film milestone in South Indian cinema and was the first full-length Geva Color film in Telugu and Tamil. Legendary singer-composer Ghantasala crafted iconic duets for the twins, brilliantly brought to life by the powerhouse vocal pairing of P. Susheela and P. Leela.
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