- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Polladhavan (1980 Film)
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Jan 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song 'Naanae Endrum Raaja' expresses the protagonist's supreme confidence, resilience, and pride. He proclaims himself to be an absolute king who thrives even amidst extreme hardships, comparing himself to a delicate rose surviving surrounded by sharp thorns. He boasts of his adaptability, declaring that even if abandoned in a dark forest, he has the grit to turn hard rocks into a soft mattress.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvamai)
“Aanaal mullil roja”
Comparing himself to a rose among thorns ('Aanaal mullil roja') to illustrate resilience and beauty surviving amidst adversity.
Rhetorical Question
“Penna ennai vellakkoodum”
Using questions like 'Penna ennai vellakkoodum' (Can a woman ever conquer me?) to assert dominance and invulnerability.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Naanae endrum raaja / Aanaal mullil roja”
The second letters 'naa' match in 'Naanae' and 'Aanaal', creating auditory rhythm across lines.
Contrast / Antithesis
“Vellaadu vengai alla”
Contrasting 'Vellaadu' (a gentle goat) with 'Vengai' (a fierce tiger) to emphasize inequality in power.
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Trivia
This iconic track from the 1980 action hit 'Polladhavan' features Superstar Rajinikanth in his prime. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with vocals by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and lyrics by Kannadasan, creating an unforgettable swagger anthem.
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