- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Tippu
- Music director
- Devi Sri Prasad
- Movie name
- Puli
- Movie release year
- 2015
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Apr 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Manidha Manidha' from the fantasy-adventure movie Puli is a powerful call to action and revolution. The lyrics encourage oppressed people to wake up, stand up for their self-respect, and fight against tyranny. The song draws upon nature motifs—comparing people to birds, butterflies, and children of the wind—emphasizing that the land and its resources belong to everyone equally, not to cunning oppressors. It urges unity, self-respect, and fearless sacrifice for the sake of future generations. Vairamuthu's rousing verses call upon the tiger clan and people of the land to break their chains, assert their rights, and claim freedom even if it requires extreme courage and determination.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Puyalaai ezhundhu”
Compares humans rising in rebellion to a powerful storm using 'puyalaai'.
Simile (Upamai)
“Koottuparavaigalaai”
Compares the free lifestyle of the villagers to birds that fly in flocks.
Simile (Upamai)
“Pattamboochigalaai”
Compares innocent human life to fluttering, colorful butterflies.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaatrin pillaigal neengal”
Directly addresses the native people as the children born of the wind.
Repetition (Adukku Thodar)
“Udaiyatum udaiyatum”
Words are repeated sequentially for poetic emphasis and rhythm.
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Trivia
'Manidha Manidha' is a motivational rebel anthem from the 2015 Tamil fantasy film Puli, starring Vijay. The film's music was composed by Devi Sri Prasad with lyrics penned by Vairamuthu. The song serves as a pivotal scene where the hero inspires the oppressed forest villagers to revolt against the tyrannical rule of the Alpha demons.
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