- Lyricist
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Movie name
- Makkal Aanaiyittaal
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Apr 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Idhu Enthan Raajjiyamthaan from Makkal Aanaiyittaal (1988) is a powerful, hero-centric anthem expressing authority, social awakening, and political revolution. The protagonist declares that a new dawn has arrived, dispersing the fog of corruption and awakening the masses. He severely critiques opportunistic leaders and greedy merchants who have usurped power and abandoned the very people who raised them up. Promising to be a voice for the poor and a force like a storm, the protagonist asserts his right to lead, tear away the masks of corrupt rulers, and establish a kingdom of justice.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Puyalena vaarupavan purinthu kol”
Comparing the protagonist's force and movement to a sweeping storm using 'ena' ('Puyalena').
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Mudhuginai kelviyaai valaiththavan moodanaa”
Comparing a bent posture to a question mark ('kelviyaai') to symbolize submission or foolishness.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Idhu enthan raajjiyamthaan / Edhirppavan poojjiyamthaan”
Rhyming ending words ('Raajjiyamthaan' and 'Poojjiyamthaan') to emphasize dominance and rhythm.
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Trivia
'Makkal Aanaiyittaal' (1988) features songs written and scored with political overtones popular in Tamil cinema during the late 1980s, highlighting themes of mass leadership and fighting against socio-political corruption.
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