- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Maamannan
- Movie release year
- 2023
- Lyrics added on
- 2 May 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Kodi Parakkura Kaalam from the movie Maamannan (2023) is an empowering folk-fusion anthem composed by A. R. Rahman with lyrics by Yugabharathi. The song charts a powerful arc of transformation, shifting from traditional laments of oppression and confinement to a fierce, collective cry for liberation and equality. It highlights the social conditioning imposed on women and marginalized communities, urging them to break free from domestic confines, discard passive grief, and aggressively fight for their rights.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Namma kodi parakkura kaalam vanthaachu”
'Namma kodi parakkura kaalam' (The time for our flag to fly high) serves as a metaphor for liberation, political awakening, and social victory.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Neethaandi neethaandi / Neethaandi thaandi thaandi thaandi”
Repetition of 'Neethaandi' reinforces the message of self-reliance and personal empowerment.
Monai (Tamil Alliteration)
“Vettri vedi vedikkura neram vanthaachu”
Initial consonant matching ('v' sound in Vettri and vedi) creates rhythm and emphasis.
Contrast / Juxtaposition
“Poluthum veetukulla ... Anaiyai modhi thalla”
Contrasts oppressive domestic isolation ('Poluthum veetukulla') with active resistance ('Anaiyai modhi thalla').
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Trivia
Maamannan, directed by Mari Selvaraj, centers heavily on anti-caste politics and social justice. This track serves as an anthem of political empowerment for marginalized voices in the film, combining rural Tamil folk vocals with modern electronic and orchestral arrangements by A. R. Rahman.
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