- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- Maaveeran Kittu
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Sept 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Maaveeran Kittu' serves as an uplifting anthem advocating for social equality, harmony, and human unity. Drawing heavily on the egalitarian philosophy of Mahakavi Subramania Bharati, the song urges people to dismantle artificial social barriers, caste hierarchies, and prejudices. It illustrates how nature remains non-discriminatory—rain falls equally on everyone, and natural forces coexist without division—suggesting that humanity should emulate this intrinsic oneness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Literary Allusion (Ilakkiya Kurippu)
“Kaakkai kuruvi engal jaadhi / Endrae sonnaan bharathi”
Directly references Subramania Bharati's iconic verse 'Kaakkai kuruvi engal jaadhi' to emphasize universal equality across all living beings.
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Nesam ulagin aadaiyada….aadaiyada”
Metaphorically compares affection/love to a garment that adorns and protects the world.
Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Monaai)
“Inaivom inaivom / Idhayam pookka inaivom / Idarai neekka inaivom”
Repetition of initial consonant and vowel sounds ('I-') creates rhythmic momentum in the chorus.
Personification & Nature Imagery
“Ezhai kozhai endrae paarthae / Vaanam pozhivadhu illaiyadaa”
Personifies nature, the sky, and the earth to demonstrate impartiality and inherent harmony.
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Trivia
The song was composed by D. Imman with lyrics penned by Yugabharathi for the 2016 period drama 'Maaveeran Kittu', directed by Suseenthiran. The film addresses caste discrimination and social struggles in 1980s Tamil Nadu, making this equality anthem a central thematic element of the movie's soundtrack.
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