- Lyricist
- K. P. Kamatchisundaram
- Singers
- V. Dakshinamurthy, U. R. Chandra
- Music director
- V. Dakshinamurthy
- Movie name
- Sarvadhikari
- Movie release year
- 1951
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Jan 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This lighthearted duet from Sarvadhikari (1951) features a cautionary exchange between the female character and the male protagonist. The female singer repeatedly warns the hero ('Raaja') to be careful as enemies or an ambush awaits him down the path, threatening to capture and lock him up. The male protagonist, full of bravado and confidence, dismisses her fears. He claims that although he may seem calm like a cow, he can attack like a tiger and break out of any lock even if captured, asserting his identity as a fearless warrior who will never retreat.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Pasu polae naanum irundhaalum angu / Puli pol paaivenae paaraai nee…”
Compares meekness to a cow ('Pasu polae') and sudden aggressive strength to a pouncing tiger ('Puli pol paaivenae').
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Thalai poyinum nillenae naan”
Exaggerates the protagonist's determination by stating he will not stop even if he loses his head ('Thalai poyinum nillenae').
Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Jakkiratha jakkirathaiyaa”
Repeats 'Jakkirathaiyaa' and 'Paathukkiren' for dramatic emphasis and rhythmic catchy structure.
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Trivia
Sarvadhikari (1951) starred M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Anjali Devi. The legendary Malayalam composer V. Dakshinamurthy composed the music for this film, marking one of his early classic Tamil soundtracks where he also lent his voice as a singer.
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