- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Sengottai Singam
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Mar 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This inspiring hero-glorification song from 'Sengottai Singam' (1958) encourages a noble leader to march forward continuously as a role model for the nation's citizens. It emphasizes that observing such a leader's righteous actions inspires the common people to reform and lead better lives. The lyricist highlights key virtues essential for exemplary leadership: physical strength, mental fortitude, fearlessness in the face of invading armies, unyielding perseverance, heartfelt compassion, unwavering honesty, and generosity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (Rhyme / End Rhyme)
“Udalin balathaalae / Manadhin urathaalae / Unai polae vaazhndhaalae”
The suffix '-aalae' creates a melodic end rhyme across consecutive lines.
Edugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Padai pala vandhaalum / Thadai yedhu nernthaalum”
The second consonant sound 'da' (ட) rhymes across lines in the stanza.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Padai pala”
The initial letter 'P' (ப) is repeated in adjacent words for rhythmic effect.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Nadada raja nadada nee / Nadada raja nadada”
The rhythmic repetition of 'Nadada raja nadada' establishes a marching beat and reinforces the hero's continuous journey.
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Trivia
Sengottai Singam (1958) was a classic Tamil action-adventure film starring Gemini Ganesan and Anjali Devi. The song, composed by K. V. Mahadevan and rendered powerfully by T. M. Soundararajan with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi, is crafted as a motivational rhythm track designed to elevate the protagonist's moral stature.
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