- Lyricist
- Ramalingam Pillai
- Singer
- Thiruchi Loganathan
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Kadavulin Kuzhandhai
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Dec 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Ilanthamizhaa' is an inspiring song of Tamil pride and cultural awakening. Addressing the youth of Tamil Nadu, the speaker feels profound joy and relief, seeing the future of the nation reflected in young eyes. Looking at the youth brings back vivid memories of the glorious Chera, Chola, and Pandya rulers, as well as martyrs who sacrificed their lives for their cherished principles. The song serves as a powerful call to action, encouraging the young Tamilian to stand tall with self-respect, hold their head high with pride in their heritage, and take their peerless history to every corner of the world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anthesis (Muran)
“Unnai kaana inbam peruguthu / Idhuvaraikkum enakkiruntha thunbam kuraiyuthu”
Contrasting 'inbam peruguthu' (joy increases) with 'thunbam kuraiyuthu' (sorrow decreases) to highlight emotional transformation.
Etukai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Unnai kaana inbam peruguthu / Idhuvaraikkum enakkiruntha thunbam kuraiyuthu”
Rhyming of the second letter 'n' in 'inbam' and 'thunbam' across consecutive lines.
Monai (Initial consonant alliteration)
“Konda kolgai arunthidaamal”
Repetition of the 'k' sound in 'Konda kolgai' creating rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
The lyricist Namakkal Kavignar V. Ramalingam Pillai was a renowned Gandhian freedom fighter and Tamil Nadu's first Poet Laureate (Samsthana Vidwan). His poetry frequently combined Tamil cultural pride with national independence ideals.
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