- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Movie name
- Raja Naagam
- Movie release year
- 1974
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Mar 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Maanavan Ninaithaal from Raja Naagam (1974) is a fiery youth anthem celebrating student power, integrity, and self-respect. Sung by T.M. Soundararajan with music by V. Kumar and lyrics by Vaali, the song serves as the hero Krishnamoorthy's declaration of his unyielding principles. He asserts that a student with determination can accomplish anything and that he only bows to truthful teachers while fiercely confronting arrogant authorities.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Avan nenjam oru neruppu”
Compares the protagonist's heart directly to fire, representing intense passion and anger against injustice.
Metaphor
“Puratchi endra saattai undu”
Refers to revolution as a whip used to demand justice.
Wordplay / Antimetabole (Edhukai & Monai)
“Mathithaal mathippaan... Mithiththaal mithippaan”
Uses contrasting verbal roots 'Mathithaal' (respect) and 'Mithiththaal' (trample) to create rhythmic cadence and highlight reciprocal action.
Hyperbole & Animal Imagery
“Veen kuttram sonnaal krishnamoorthi nenjil vaippaan nooru varusham”
Compares the protagonist's grudge to a venomous snake holding a grudge, escalating 6 years for a snake to 100 years for Krishnamoorthy.
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Trivia
Raja Naagam (1974) is the Tamil remake of the iconic Kannada film Nagarahavu (1972) directed by Puttanna Kanagal. The protagonist Krishnamoorthy is known for his short temper and fierce devotion to his teacher, a persona vividly brought out by lyricist Vaali through snake imagery mirroring the film's title.
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