- Lyricist
- Vivek
- Singers
- Chandramukhi Muvvala, Priya Murthy
- Music director
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Movie name
- Darbar
- Movie release year
- 2020
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Jan 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This opening verse serves as an energetic introduction for the hero (Rajinikanth) in the film Darbar. It begins with dramatic Hindi lines that build grand majesty, picturing him as a roaring lion and a king opening his royal court. The lyrics then abruptly shift into colloquial Tamil, playfully questioning the use of Hindi before proudly declaring that 'Thalaivan' (the leader) belongs to the local people, demanding everyone step aside to honor his arrival.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Sher Dahaade”
Compares the protagonist's dramatic entrance to thunderous lightning and a roaring lion.
Code-Switching
“Hindila paadikittu”
Transitions from Hindi grandiosity to raw Tamil street dialect for dramatic contrast and local connection.
Epizeuxis
“Thalaivaa…”
Repetition of the word 'Thalaivaa' in immediate succession to build excitement and reverence.
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Trivia
This intro portion leads directly into the hugely popular track 'Chumma Kizhi' composed by Anirudh Ravichander. Notably, the main song was rendered by the legendary late singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, continuing his iconic decades-long tradition of singing hero-introduction tracks for Superstar Rajinikanth.
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