- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Movie name
- Andru Sinthiya Ratham
- Movie release year
- 1977
- Lyrics added on
- 4 May 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Neeyaa Naanaa from Andru Sinthiya Ratham (1977) is a high-octane challenge song where the protagonist aggressively confronts a villainous antagonist. Utilizing powerful metaphors—such as a skilled hunter taking down the dominant tiger of the jungle—the hero asserts his dominance and readiness to put an end to the villain's reign of terror. He draws parallels to the epic Ramayana, declaring that a villainous Ravana-like figure does not require Lord Rama to defeat him, as the hero himself is more than capable. The emotional crux of the song stems from righteous vengeance. Swearing upon the lives lost and the suffering inflicted upon loved ones—specifically women robbed of their sacred marital bonds (thaali)—the protagonist declares that the villain's time on earth has reached its moral limit. Sung with intense vigor by T. M. Soundararajan, the track highlights themes of justice, retribution, and hero-versus-villain showdown.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Entha kaattilum periyathu vengai / Athai kaattilum periyavan vedan”
Compares the villain to a fierce tiger dominating a forest, while establishing the protagonist as the hunter who commands authority over the beast.
Allusion (Mythological)
“Nee ennadaa raavananaa / Raman vanthae unnai kolla”
References the Hindu epic Ramayana, equating the villain's ego to Ravana and mocking him by stating Rama isn't needed to conquer him.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kallai kondu oorai vellum mooda / Villum ambum ingae undu vaada”
Rhyming of the second consonant sound 'll' in 'Kallai' and 'Villum'.
Monai (Initial Letter Alliteration)
“Needhikku theeyidum mooda / Nerukku ner nirkka vaadaa”
Repetition of the initial consonant 'N' in 'Needhikku' and 'Nerukku'.
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Trivia
Andru Sinthiya Ratham (1977) featured music composed by V. Kumar, a prominent composer known for his collaborations with director K. Balachander and lyricist Kannadasan. The rendition by legendary playback singer T. M. Soundararajan displays his trademark theatrical command and high-pitch energy suited for dramatic showdown sequences.
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