- Lyricist
- Viveka
- Singer
- Sinduri Vishal
- Music director
- Devi Sri Prasad
- Movie name
- Rathnam
- Movie release year
- 2024
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Jul 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Ethanaala Ethanaala' from the movie Rathnam (2024) captures a heartfelt inner monologue filled with wonder, confusion, and deep gratitude. The female protagonist reflects on the hero's selfless, unwavering dedication to protecting her. She marvels at how he stands as her guardian angel day and night, risking his life for her without expecting anything in return or even making direct eye contact with her. His actions transform her worldview and bring immense comfort to her life. Despite society's judgment of him, she holds him in high regard, recognizing that his loyalty surpasses even one's shadow. The lyrics trace her emotional shift from feeling perplexed by his extreme protective nature to feeling entirely safe and deeply moved by his respectful, dignified care.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai Ani (Simile)
“Kanna imai kaappathu pola / Ennai nee kaakuraiyae”
Compares the way the hero protects the heroine to how an eyelid naturally and constantly protects the eye.
Upamai Ani (Simile)
“Mannai mazhai ninaipathu pola / Manasa nenaikkiraiyae”
Compares his overwhelming affection touching her heart to rain soaking dry earth.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Solla oru vaarththaiyum thonala / Ennaiyae theduraen kaanala”
Both lines end with the rhyming sound '-ala' ('thonala' / 'kaanala').
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Ippadi edhukkenna kaakura / Enakkena yaaraiyum thaakkura / Usurena enna nee paakkura”
Consecutive lines end with the rhyming suffix '-ura' ('kaakura' / 'thaakkura' / 'paakkura').
Contrast / Personification
“Nizhalum konjam iruttula piriyum / Neethaan enna piriyala”
Highlights his loyalty by contrasting him with a personified shadow that leaves a person in darkness, whereas he stays.
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Trivia
The song 'Ethanaala Ethanaala' is composed by Devi Sri Prasad for the 2024 Tamil action film *Rathnam*, directed by Hari and starring Vishal. This film marks another collaboration between director Hari and composer Devi Sri Prasad following hit soundtracks like *Aaru*, *Singam*, and *Singam 2*. The vocals are rendered by Sinduri Vishal, with lyrics by veteran lyricist Viveka.
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