- Lyricist
- Raj Aryan
- Singer
- Arunraja Kamaraj
- Music director
- Raj Aryan
- Movie name
- Gurkha
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 1 May 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This track from the movie 'Gurkha' (2019) opens with a dark, intense narrative describing the chaotic forces of evil, destiny, revenge, and unstoppable ambition. The poetic verses build up a sinister, high-stakes atmosphere filled with philosophical reflections on good versus evil and the untamed power within the human psyche.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Anbilla manam / Uyirilla pinam / Sathaanin gunam”
The words 'manam', 'pinam', and 'gunam' at the ends of consecutive lines create a rhythmic end-rhyme scheme.
Ethugai (Second Letter Assonance)
“Veezhchi soozhchi”
The second letter 'zh' (ழ்) repeats in both words, forming classic Tamil Ethugai.
Muran (Antithesis)
“Theemai nanmai”
Juxtaposition of direct antonyms ('Theemai' meaning evil, and 'Nanmai' meaning good) to highlight internal conflict.
Metaphor
“Vaettai aadum radham”
Comparing a ruthless mind/soul to a 'hunting chariot' to emphasize relentless destruction.
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Trivia
The song belongs to the comedy-action film 'Gurkha' (2019), directed by Sam Anton and starring comedian Yogi Babu in the lead role as a security guard. Music for the movie was composed by Raj Aryan. The song cleverly juxtaposes a dramatic, villain-style background score with Yogi Babu's humorous dialogue, subverting expectations.
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