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Kadaram Kondan

From Kadaram Kondan · 2019

Lyricist
Priyan
Singers
Shruti Haasan, Shabir
Music director
Ghibran
Movie name
Kadaram Kondan
Movie release year
2019
Lyrics added on
22 Mar 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Hey dhoorathula
Paakumbothae verkkutha
Un thondakuzhi varandu
Thanni kekkutha
Pakkathula vandhu ninna
Padharutha….kaal udharutha
Theva illai 8 rounds bro
I will take you down in
Two let’s go
Kalam kondaan
Balam kondaan
Suyam kondaan
Veeram kondaan
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo
Kadaram kondaan…haa..hoo
Thiram kondaan
Theeram kondaan
Aram kondaan
Aaram kondaan
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo
Thookkipottu midhippaan
Unnai naaru naara kizhippaan
Modhipaaru sirippaan
Oru nodiyil kadhaya mudippaan
Thookkuvaanda
Morattu chaami
Ippa thaakkuna athirum
Moththa boomi
Oththa singam thaan
Namma aalu
Ivan perae mirala vaikkum
Kettu paaru…kettu paaru…kettu paaru
Theva illai 8 rounds bro
I will take you down in
Two let’s go
Kalam kondaan
Balam kondaan
Suyam kondaan
Veeram kondaan
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo
Kadaram kondaan…haa..hoo
Thiram kondaan
Theeram kondaan
Aram kondaan
Aaram kondaan
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo
Haan …haan
Sikkuna scene-u daa
Yeah…….. yeah
Nikkaama odu daa
Haan …haan
Sikkuna scene-u da
Yeah ….yeah
Nikkaama odu da
Haan …haan
Ethurila vandhu nippaan
Female :Haan …haan
Male :Yeman bayanthu nippaan
Female :Haan …haan
Male :Unakku puriyudhaa
Female :Haan …haan
Both :Odhungu odhungudaa…
Kalam kondaan
Balam kondaan
Suyam kondaan
Veeram kondaan
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo
Kadaram kondaan…haa..hoo
Thiram kondaan
Theeram kondaan
Aram kondaan
Aaram kondaan
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo
Kalam kondaan
Balam kondaan
Suyam kondaan
Veeram kondaan
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo
Kadaram kondaan…haa..hoo
Thiram kondaan
Theeram kondaan
Aram kondaan
Aaram kondaan
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo
Theva illai 8 rounds bro
I will take you down in
Two let’s go
Hey, from a distance,
are you sweating just looking at him?
Is your throat parching,
begging for water?
If he comes and stands right near you,
do you panic? Are your legs shaking?
No need for eight rounds, bro,
I'll take you down in
two, let's go!
He conquered the battlefield,
he possesses immense power,
he is his own master,
he is filled with bravery,
the conqueror of Kadaram... ha... hoo!
The conqueror of Kadaram... ha... hoo!
He possesses supreme skill,
he possesses fearless courage,
he upholds justice,
he wears the garland of victory,
the conqueror of Kadaram... ha... hoo!
The conqueror of Kadaram... ha... hoo!
He will slam you down and stomp on you,
he will tear you to shreds!
Try taking him on, he'll just smile,
and end your story in a single second!
He'll toss you around,
this ruthless force of nature!
If he strikes now,
the whole earth will shake!
A lone lion,
that's our man!
His very name strikes terror,
just ask around... ask around... ask around!
No need for eight rounds, bro,
I'll take you down in
two, let's go!
He conquered the battlefield,
he possesses immense power,
he is his own master,
he is filled with bravery,
the conqueror of Kadaram... ha... hoo!
The conqueror of Kadaram... ha... hoo!
He possesses supreme skill,
he possesses fearless courage,
he upholds justice,
he wears the garland of victory,
the conqueror of Kadaram... ha... hoo!
The conqueror of Kadaram... ha... hoo!
Haan... haan!
If you get trapped, your scene is over!
Yeah... yeah!
Run without stopping!
Haan... haan!
If you get trapped, your scene is over!
Yeah... yeah!
Run without stopping!
Haan... haan!
He will come and face you directly,
Female: Haan... haan!
Male: Even the God of Death will tremble before him!
Female: Haan... haan!
Male: Do you get it now?
Female: Haan... haan!
Both: Back off, get out of his way!
He conquered the battlefield,
he possesses immense power,
he is his own master,
he is filled with bravery,
the conqueror of Kadaram... ha... hoo!
The conqueror of Kadaram... ha... hoo!
He possesses supreme skill,
he possesses fearless courage,
he upholds justice,
he wears the garland of victory,
the conqueror of Kadaram... ha... hoo!
The conqueror of Kadaram... ha... hoo!
He conquered the battlefield,
he possesses immense power,
he is his own master,
he is filled with bravery,
the conqueror of Kadaram... ha... hoo!
The conqueror of Kadaram... ha... hoo!
He possesses supreme skill,
he possesses fearless courage,
he upholds justice,
he wears the garland of victory,
the conqueror of Kadaram... ha... hoo!
The conqueror of Kadaram... ha... hoo!
No need for eight rounds, bro,
I'll take you down in
two, let's go!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The title track of 'Kadaram Kondan' serves as a high-octane mass anthem celebrating the formidable power, intimidating presence, and invincible character played by Vikram (KK). The lyrics highlight how his mere sight instils fear in adversaries, causing them to sweat and tremble. Drawing historical and poetic resonance from the title 'Kadaram Kondan' (an epithet historically given to Rajendra Chola I upon conquering Kedah/Malaysia), the song portrays the protagonist as an unshakeable, mighty warrior possessing strength, righteous virtue, supreme courage, and ruthless combat skills who can neutralize opponents effortlessly.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme / Monorhyme (Iyaibu)

“Kalam kondaan / Balam kondaan / Suyam kondaan / Veeram kondaan”

Repetition of the ending verb suffix 'kondaan' across consecutive lines (Kalam kondaan, Balam kondaan, Suyam kondaan, Veeram kondaan), creating a strong rhythmic cadence.

Assonance and Alliteration (Edhugai)

“Thiram kondaan / Theeram kondaan”

The second consonant 'ra' / 'ra' rhymes across adjacent lines ('Thiram kondaan', 'Theeram kondaan', 'Aram kondaan', 'Aaram kondaan').

Hyperbole (Exaggeration)

“Ippa thaakkuna athirum moththa boomi / Yeman bayanthu nippaan”

Exaggerating the protagonist's force by stating that his strike will shake the entire planet earth, and that even Yama (God of Death) fears him.

Metaphor

“Morattu chaami / Oththa singam thaan”

Describing the protagonist directly as a 'lone lion' (Oththa singam) and a 'fierce deity' (Morattu chaami).

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Trivia

The term 'Kadaram Kondan' historical refers to Chola Emperor Rajendra Chola I, who launched a naval invasion to conquer Kedah (known historically in Tamil as Kadaram) in modern-day Malaysia. In the film, Vikram's character operates out of Malaysia, making the title a modern homage to this historical connection. The track composed by Ghibran features powerful vocals by Shruti Haasan along with rap sections.

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