- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Mr. Bharath
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Sept 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a high-octane emotional anthem from a mother instilling courage and vengeance in her son. Addressing her son as the shadow of her soul, she reminds him that death and birth occur only once, so he must live without fear. Rather than comforting him with traditional lullabies, she has raised him with a fiery purpose to avenge the dishonor and injustice suffered by their family.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Vengaiyai petraval naan”
The mother compares her son to a tiger ('Vengai'), symbolizing strength, ferocity, and fearless nature.
Contrast (Muran)
“Thaaiyullam andru / Idhu boogambam indru”
Contrasts the mother's past gentle, loving nature ('Thaaiyullam') with her present destructive anger ('Boogambam' - earthquake).
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Pirappathum / Irappadhum”
The second letter 'ra' (ற) rhymes between 'Pirappathum' and 'Irappadhum'.
Monai (Initial Rhyming / Alliteration)
“Thaayanathu en paavamae / Theeyagavo en kobamae”
Initial sound harmony between 'Thaa' and 'Thee' across consecutive lines.
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Trivia
This powerful track is from the 1986 action-drama 'Mr. Bharath', starring Rajinikanth, Sathyaraj, and Sharada. Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Pulamaipithan, the song serves as the central emotional anchor driving Rajinikanth's character to seek justice against his estranged, deceitful father (played by Sathyaraj).
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