- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Sankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Needhiyin Nizhal
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 28 May 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic and confrontational track from 'Needhiyin Nizhal' highlights a character asserting absolute dominance, fearlessness, and authority within a public assembly. He challenges anyone who dares to cross him or question his reign, mocking the corrupt establishment and their fraudulent 'almanac' while declaring that his own kingdom rules under the shadow of justice.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Naan oru thittathilae podura vattathilae”
The second letters of 'thittathilae' ('it') and 'vattathilae' ('it') rhyme, creating a rhythmic flow in the line.
Iyaipu (End rhyme)
“Nee konjam nillu nillu kekkuraen badhil sollu / Yaen indha thillumullu en kitta vaangi kollu”
The line endings 'nillu', 'sollu', 'thillumullu', and 'kollu' repeat the 'llu' sound, giving a strong rhyming structure.
Metaphor
“Thottu paar kottugindra thaelu”
The protagonist compares himself to a stinging scorpion, warning anyone who dares to touch or challenge him.
Historical Allusion
“Naan thaan daa kattabomman jaadhi”
The lyric invokes Veerapandiya Kattabomman, a legendary 18th-century freedom fighter known for his stubborn defiance against British colonial rule.
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Trivia
'Needhiyin Nizhal' (1985) is an action drama starring Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan and his son Prabhu alongside Radha. The film's musical score was composed by the duo Sankar-Ganesh with lyrics written by the prolific lyricist Vaali. The track showcases Vaali's signature punchy colloquial style tailored for high-intensity hero dynamic scenes.
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