- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Ram Lakshman
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Oct 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Nadakattum Raja Namma Raajiyam' is a heartwarming, joyous track from the movie Ram Lakshman (1981) celebrating the deep bond between the protagonist and his beloved pet elephant, Raja. The song portrays their companionship as an eternal brotherhood, comparing themselves to the epic brothers Rama and Lakshmana, proving that true affection transcends species and birth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (Rhyming / Wordplay)
“Unakum oru thumbikkai irukkirathu / Enakkum oru nambikkai irukkirathu”
Clever pairing of 'thumbikkai' (elephant trunk) and 'nambikkai' (faith/hope) emphasizing complementary strengths.
Internal Rhyme (Emoni / Iyaibu)
“Vazhiyum irukkum kuzhiyum irukkum”
Rhyming of 'Vazhiyum' (path) and 'Kuzhiyum' (pit) to highlight life's ups and downs.
Metaphor / Allusion
“Raaman naanthaan lakshman neethaan”
Compares the bond between a man and an elephant to the sacred brotherhood of Rama and Lakshmana.
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Trivia
The film Ram Lakshman (1981) stars Kamal Haasan alongside a trained elephant. The music for this film was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with popular vocals by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and lyrics by Vaali.
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