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Lyrics & meaning

Nee Thottale

From Dhurandhar · 2026

Lyricist
Ridhun Sagar
Singer
Haricharan
Music director
Shashwat Sachdev
Details
Dhurandhar2026

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aazham pakkave kaala vekkuraanHe steps in just to test the depth
Aattu koottamaLike a herd of sheep
Ini unavaa avarin unavaaIs it your food now, or his food?
Kaaram serthida aalum illaiyeThere is no one around to add spice
Un ratham than rusiYour blood itself is the taste
Nee rusi serkkaFor you to add flavor
Naan thaan rajaI am the king
Un katta thedi than paadhaiSearching for your body, a path
TheriyudheIs clearly visible
Naan thaan rajaI am the king
Un katta thedi than paadhaiSearching for your body, a path
TheriyudheIs clearly visible
Male
Vaal illadha por illadhaWithout a sword, without a war
Uyir karuvinai jeyithida villanadhuA villain arose to conquer the seed of life
Naan thaan rajaI am the king
Male
Naan illadha per kondaadaTo celebrate a name without my presence
Nee vishathinai koduthida undaanathuIt came into being when you gave poison
Naan thaan rajaI am the king
Male
Aazha nianithaal mudiyaathuIf you think of ruling deep, it is impossible
En thaai nilam ketka nee yaradaWho are you to demand my motherland?
Nee thottaale norungum karangaleThe hands crumble the moment you touch them
Nee suttaalum un padai pinangaleEven if you shoot, your army is just corpses
Nee thottaale norungum karangaleThe hands crumble the moment you touch them
Nee suttaalum un padai pinangaleEven if you shoot, your army is just corpses
Naan thaan rajaI am the king
Male
Kaadhil ketppadhu thaayin kuraleWhat is heard in the ears is the mother's voice
Male
Kaadhil ketppadhu thaayin kuraleWhat is heard in the ears is the mother's voice
Ketkkudhaa idhu avanin unarveCan you hear it, this is his true emotion
Kodi magangalin thaai avalaeShe is the mother of millions of sons
Thottaale norungum karangaleThe hands crumble the moment you touch them
Nee suttaalum un padai pinangaleEven if you shoot, your army is just corpses
Nee thottaale norungum karangaleThe hands crumble the moment you touch them
En paasa karangalil varalaar avaiIn my affectionate hands, they are history
Porin mugan kandaal thaangadhammaThey cannot endure facing the battlefield, Oh Mother
Male
Engal mozhigal uraikkum varalaaruOur languages recite history
Male
Engal mozhigal uraikkum varalaaruOur languages recite history
Engal mozhigal uraikkum varalaaruOur languages recite history
Endhan vaazhkaiye adhai pottraveMay my very life praise it
Nee thottaale norungum karangaleThe hands crumble the moment you touch them
Nee suttaalum un padai pinangaleEven if you shoot, your army is just corpses
Nee thottaale norungum karangaleThe hands crumble the moment you touch them
Nee suttaalum un padai pinangaleEven if you shoot, your army is just corpses
Naan thaan rajaI am the king
Un katta thedi than paadhaiSearching for your body, a path
TheriyudheIs clearly visible
Male
Nee thottaale norungum karangaleThe hands crumble the moment you touch them
Male
Nee suttaalum un padai pinangaleEven if you shoot, your army is just corpses

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This intense and high-energy track portrays a fierce defense of sovereignty, heritage, and motherland against aggressive invaders. The protagonist asserts supreme dominance ('Naan thaan raja'), dismissing the enemy's strength as fragile hands and eventual corpses despite their weapons. The song evokes strong patriotic pride, highlighting the bond between the soil and its people, where the motherland's voice inspires millions to rise and protect their history.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Aattu koottama

Comparing enemy forces or people to a helpless herd of sheep ('Aattu koottama').

Repetition / Refrain

Naan thaan raja

The emphatic repetition of 'Naan thaan raja' serves as an empowering refrain establishing supreme authority.

Imagery

Nee suttaalum un padai pinangale

Vivid graphic imagery depicting enemy soldiers turning into lifeless bodies despite their firearms.

Anaphora

Engal mozhigal uraikkum varalaaru

Repeated line structure 'Engal mozhigal uraikkum varalaaru' to build rhythmic intensity and emphasize linguistic heritage.

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