- Lyricist
- Siva Karthikeyan
- Singers
- Rita Antony Daasan, Ramya (Chorus
- Music director
- Raj Aryan
- Movie name
- Gurkha
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Apr 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song serves as a comical hero elevation track for the protagonist Babu, played by comedian Yogi Babu in the film 'Gurkha'. The lyrics humorously inflate his stature as a security guard, comparing him to powerful icons like Thanos, the Undertaker, Lord Krishna, and the generous mythological king Karna. Despite his quirky and unglamorous appearance, he is portrayed as a fearless, honorable, and self-respecting protector of the night who keeps bad elements at bay. The overall mood is energetic, playful, and satirical, blending pop culture references with traditional Tamil hero clichés to celebrate an unconventional hero with comedic flair.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme / Epiphora)
“Thanos ivan / Pola thaan ivan / Kakki satta gethu ivan”
Multiple consecutive lines end with the word 'ivan' (He is), creating a rhythmic repetition at the end of poetic units.
Hyperbole & Pop Culture Metaphor
“Thanos ivan”
Exaggeratedly comparing a simple night watchman to Thanos, the powerful comic book supervillain, for humorous hero elevation.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Saamiyum singamum serntha ivan”
Repetition of the initial 'S' sound ('Saamiyum', 'singamum', 'serntha') across the line, adding phonetic harmony.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Thanmaanatha vittadhum illa / Avamaanatha pattadhum illa”
Rhyming of the second syllable/letter pattern ('v-maana' / 'v-maana') between 'Thanmaanatha' and 'Avamaanatha'.
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Trivia
The song lyrics were written by prominent Tamil actor and producer Sivakarthikeyan, who frequently writes playful promotional songs for his friends in the industry. The movie 'Gurkha' features comedian Yogi Babu in his debut full-fledged lead hero role, and the music for the film was composed by Raj Aryan.
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