- Lyricist
- Mohan Rajan
- Singer
- Mukesh
- Music director
- Karthik Raja
- Movie name
- Padai Veeran
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Mar 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic song from the film 'Padai Veeran' serves as a high-octane celebration of local pride, bravery, and heritage. It warns opponents against underestimating the villagers of Chinnamanur, emphasizing their rich history and fierce temperament. The lyrics convey that while the villagers are extremely affectionate and welcoming, their anger is destructive to anyone who disrespects them.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for emphasis)
“Thotta thotta sudum”
The phrase 'Thotta thotta' repeats the word 'thotta' consecutively to emphasize the immediate burning reaction upon contact.
Upamai (Simile)
“Oru singam puli pola”
Comparing the focused gaze and alertness of the men to lions and tigers using 'pola'.
Monnai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kattaang kattaang kulam / Karukaattaang kulam”
Repetition of the 'Ko' / 'Ka' sound across consecutive lines ('Kattaang', 'Karukaattaang').
Etukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Aaravaara aattam / Ithu kaarasaara koottam”
The second letter 'ra' rhymes across 'Aaravaara' and 'kaarasaara'.
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Trivia
'Padai Veeran' (2017) marked the lead acting debut of playback singer Vijay Yesudas, directed by Dhana (an associate of Mani Ratnam), featuring music composed by singer-composer Karthik.
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