- Lyricist
- A. Sarkunam
- Singer
- Jayamoorthy
- Music director
- Ghibran
- Movie name
- Pattathu Arasan
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Oct 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic song from Pattathu Arasan celebrates the grand presence, agility, and heroic status of a master Kabaddi player rooted in the cultural heartland of Tamil Nadu. The lyrics compare the protagonist to iconic historical and native figures such as King Vel Pari and the mighty Cholas, framing him as the eldest child of Kabaddi and the sacred temple bull of his village. The track highlights the pride, thunderous aura, and romantic magnetism the hero commands both on the court and within his community.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navirtchi Ani)
“Ivan pera kaetta idi idikkum”
Exaggerating the protagonist's impact by stating that thunder strikes just upon hearing his name.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Koyil kaala ivan”
Comparing the hero directly to a sacred temple bull, signifying supreme strength, divinity, and village pride.
Simile (Upamai Ani)
“Ambaai paayuravan”
Comparing the player's rapid movement across the court to a speeding arrow.
Monnai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)
“Kaaveri petha pulla / Kabadiyoda mootha pulla”
The repetition of the 'Ka' sound at the beginning of adjacent lines creates a rhythmic cadence.
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Trivia
'Pattathu Arasan' (2022) is a sports drama film centered around Kabaddi, directed by A. Sarkunam and starring Atharvaa and Rajkiran. Sung by renowned folk artist Jayamoorthy, the track fuses traditional Tamil folk vocals with Ghibran's modern upbeat music to create an authentic native sports anthem.
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