- Lyricist
- Kamal Haasan
- Singers
- Ilayaraja, Kamal Haasan, Karthik Raja, Surendar, Tippu
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Virumaandi
- Movie release year
- 2004
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Oct 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The title track of Virumaandi serves as a high-energy, folk-infused invocation that equates the protagonist to a fierce village guardian deity (Kaval Deivam). Rooted deeply in the rural traditions of Southern Tamil Nadu, the song begins by calling upon local deities like Aandiyappa and Pechiyamma, establishing a sacred and intense ritualistic aura. As the song progresses, Virumaandi stepping out of prison is metaphorically likened to a deity emerging from the sanctum sanctorum (Karbagraham) to deliver righteous justice. The lyrics boldly assert that truth and dharma cannot be bound or suppressed forever. It serves as a rallying cry, daring anyone who attempts to block the inevitable arrival of justice and truth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Extended Metaphor
“Karbagraham vittu / Saami veliyeruthu”
Comparing Virumaandi leaving his enclosure/prison to a deity emerging from the sanctum sanctorum (Karbagraham) to render justice.
Personification
“Sathiyam innikkuthaan... Sariyaga saththam pottu Pesudhu”
Truth (Sathiyam) is personified as a human being speaking out loudly and clearly.
Refrain / Repetition
“Viru viru maandi virumandi..”
Rhythmic repetition of 'Viru viru maandi virumandi' mimics rural folk trance chants and builds intensity.
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Sathiyam innikkuthaan / Sariyaga saththam pottu”
Rhyming of the second letter in words like Sathiyam and Sariyaga to enhance poetic flow in Tamil.
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