- Lyricist
- Boomi Balakadas
- Singer
- U. R. Jeevarathinam
- Music directors
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, C. R. Subbaraman
- Movie name
- Abhimanyu (1948 Film)
- Movie release year
- 1948
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Oct 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses a heroic and encouraging sentiment praising the valor and unmatched martial prowess of a husband on the battlefield. The speaker urges her own mind not to succumb to doubt, fear, or confusion, expressing absolute faith that ultimate victory belongs to her spouse. She portrays him as an invincible warrior capable of decimating entire armies, elephants, and spear-wielding battalions. The lyricism relies heavily on epic battle imagery, describing enemy forces being crushed to dust and flags falling before his mighty sword. It serves as both a rousing battle-cry and an ode to martial pride and devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Alliteration)
“Veeramigum magaa veeran”
Repetition of the initial 'V' sound ('Veeramigum', 'veeran') emphasizing strength and heroics.
Iyaibu (Internal Rhyme)
“Manamae thayangaathae madhi mayangaathae”
Rhyming ending words 'thayangaathae' and 'mayangaathae' creating a rhythmic, chant-like cadence.
Epizeuxis (Repetition)
“Jeyamae….jeyamae….”
Immediate repetition of the word 'Jeyamae' (Victory) to heighten enthusiasm and emotional impact.
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Trivia
Abhimanyu (1948) was a prominent early Tamil mythological film produced by Jupiter Pictures. It featured M. G. Ramachandran in an important early career role as Lord Krishna, alongside S. M. Kumaresan playing the titular character Abhimanyu.
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