- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Thirisoolam
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the movie 'Thirisoolam' highlights the bond between two brothers and their extreme devotion to their mother. The brothers express that when they combine their strength, they become an unstoppable force like two tigers with a shared mind and bloodline, capable of overcoming any enemy or obstacle.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Puligal irandu varugindrana”
Comparing the two brothers to tigers ('Puligal irandu') to signify courage and supreme strength.
Rhyme / Monai
“Ratham ondru sitham ondru”
Internal rhyming and rhythmic repetition using 'Ratham ondru' and 'Sitham ondru' to emphasize unity of mind and blood.
Hyperbole & Imagery
“Kangalil aaru kavidhaigal nooru / Annaiyin mugamae varalaaru”
Comparing emotions in eyes to a flowing river and describing a mother's face as history itself.
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Trivia
'Thirisoolam' (1979) was a blockbuster featuring Sivaji Ganesan in a triple role. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, and this iconic track was sung by T. M. Soundararajan and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam with lyrics written by Kannadasan.
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