- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singer
- Kailash Kher
- Music director
- M. M. Keeravani
- Movie name
- Baahubali : The Beginning
- Movie release year
- 2015
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Mar 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This anthem from Baahubali: The Beginning serves as a powerful glorification of the ancient kingdom of Mahishmathi. It portrays a nation that endures pain, suffering, and fiery hardship, yet rises with absolute resolve to uphold justice and imperial glory.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (Rhyming Couplet)
“Moochilae theeyumaai / Nenjjilae kaayamaai”
End-rhyme matching '-aai' across opening lines creates a dramatic and poetic cadence.
Metaphor (Uruvagaimae)
“Aranae ena potruvaai”
Describing the kingdom as an impenetrable shield or fortress ('Aran') for its citizens.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navirtchi)
“Andathin adhibadhi”
Exaggerating the domain of Mahishmathi as the supreme ruler of the entire cosmos.
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Trivia
Lyricist Madhan Karky intentionally used classical Sangam-era Tamil vocabulary (such as 'purisai' for fortress wall and 'iyampuvaai' for declare) to elevate the kingdom's epic and historical atmosphere. Madhan Karky also invented the fictional language 'Kiliki' for the same film franchise.
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