- Lyricist
- Kamal Haasan
- Singers
- Sarath Santosh, Arvind Srinivas
- Music director
- Ghibran
- Movie name
- Vishwaroopam 2
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 18 May 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This high-octane theme song serves as a confrontation and declaration of power by the protagonist (Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri). It questions his enemies whether they remember his true, lethal nature, warning them that beneath his calm appearance lies a force of nature as unstoppable as fire and wind. The lyrics emphasize that while he does not seek to rule over anyone as a king, he remains invincible against all obstacles. The thematic core revolves around the concept of 'Vishwaroopam'—the unveiling of an immense, magnificent, and terrifying true form. By contrasting subtle elements like wind traversing through forests unharmed with the destructive force of fire, the song celebrates resilience, duty, and the ultimate revelation of hidden strength against those who underestimated him.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Ivan thee endru therigiradha”
Directly compares the protagonist to 'fire' (thee) to denote his inner passion, lethality, and unyielding energy.
Metaphor / Allegory
“Kaatrukku kaayamillai”
Compares the hero moving through hostile territories to the wind passing through forests—untouchable and unharmed by physical obstacles.
Rhetorical Question
“Yevan endru ninaithaai / Yethai kandu sirithaai”
Uses sharp questioning directed at adversaries to challenge their underestimation and mockery of his true identity.
Ethugai (Second-letter Assonance)
“Yevan endru ninaithaai / Yethai kandu sirithaai”
The second letter consonant sound in 'Yevan' and 'Yethai' creates a rhythmic cadence in the line pairing.
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Trivia
This track is the iconic title theme originally established in Vishwaroopam (2013) and reprised in Vishwaroopam 2 (2018). Written by Kamal Haasan himself, the title 'Vishwaroopam' references the 'Cosmic Form' taken by Lord Krishna in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, symbolizing an all-encompassing, unstoppable true incarnation revealed to enemies and allies alike. The soundtrack for the film was composed by Ghibran.
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