- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- Seerkazhi Govindarajan
- Music director
- Ghantasala
- Movie name
- Lava Kusa
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Feb 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the mythological masterpiece Lava Kusa (1963) serves as a grand invocation and narrative of Lord Rama's glorious reign and triumph. It opens with an adoration to the Sun God, the progenitor of the Surya Vamsha (Solar Dynasty), praying for eternal light, righteous rule, and prosperity over the land. The lyrics then recount the climax of the Ramayana epic: Lord Rama's defeat of Ravana, the ocean of trial crossed, and the vindication of Mother Sita, whose divine chastity and purity are glorified. Accompanied by his devoted allies Hanuman, Sugriva, and Angada, Lord Rama returns to Ayodhya to bring boundless joy to his kingdom and his loyal brother Lakshmana.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Engal kula thalaivaa irul agattrum sengadhire”
Lord Rama and the Sun God are metaphorically addressed as 'sengadhir' (red sun beam) that banishes the darkness of ignorance and evil.
Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Moonae)
“Ilangaiyarkon thanaiyazhithu / Innal kadal kadanthu”
The repetition of the initial vowel 'I' sound in consecutive lines ('Ilangaiyarkon' and 'Innal') builds melodic rhythm.
Hyperbole & Epithet (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Kalangam anuvumillaa karppin thiru uruvai”
Describes Sita's flawless purity as having 'not even an atom of stain' (kalangam anuvumillaa), emphasizing ultimate chastity.
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Trivia
Lava Kusa (1963), composed by the legendary Ghantasala, was a monumental dual-language hit in Telugu and Tamil. It was the first full-length color film in Telugu cinema and was dubbed/shot simultaneously in Tamil with lyrics penned by A. Maruthakasi. Seerkazhi Govindarajan's majestic vocal delivery brought a classical grandeur to the Tamil soundtrack.
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