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Lyrics & meaning

Kannula Thimiru

From Darbar · 2020

Lyricist
Vivek
Singers
Chandramukhi Muvvala, Priya Murthy
Music director
Anirudh Ravichander
Details
Darbar2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
Raja aayaThe King has arrived
Darbaar aaj khula reThe court is open today
Bijli jo kadke yeWhen the lightning strikes
Sher DahaadeThe lion roars
Male
Hey ennanga diHey, what is this, folks?
Hindila paadikittuSinging in Hindi?
Thalaivan enga aaluOur leader is our man
Nee othuYou step aside!
Chorus
Thalaivaa…Leader...
Chorus
Thalaivaa…Leader...
Chorus
Thalaivaa…Leader...
Chorus
Thalaivaa…Leader...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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