- Lyricist
- Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, Chorus
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Veerapandiya Kattabomman
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 6 May 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This majestic song praises the heroism of King Veerapandiya Kattabomman and the heroic spirit of his realm, Panjalankurichi. Through vivid folkloric imagery, the lyrics illustrate how his righteous and powerful rule inspires fearlessness in his people and harmony in nature. It portrays a land where even gentle creatures like hares turn brave enough to fight hounds, and natural enemies like cows and tigers drink side by side in peace, all protected by local guardian deities like Jakkamma (Sakkadevi).
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Hyperbali / Atiyukti (Hyperbole)
“Musalum naayai kadithidumam”
Extravagant exaggeration used to depict the extraordinary bravery of the land, where even hares bite hunting dogs.
Uruvam (Metaphor)
“Miga paangudanae singm poguthu paar”
Comparing King Kattabomman directly to a lion riding atop an elephant.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Vettrivel veeravel”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'V' across the line.
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Trivia
According to local folklore, the city of Panjalankurichi was built on the exact spot where Kattabomman's ancestors witnessed a small hare chasing away hunting dogs, symbolizing that the soil itself instills immense courage.
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