- Lyricist
- Isaignani Ilayaraja
- Singer
- Yogi B
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Viduthalai Part 2
- Movie release year
- 2024
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Oct 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This powerful revolutionary anthem from Viduthalai Part 2 serves as a clarion call to the oppressed masses to rise against systemic tyranny, economic exploitation, and caste discrimination. The song condemns corrupt rulers who create oppressive laws and siphon wealth while the working class suffers from poverty and starvation. It urges the people to abandon fear, unite as an army, break their figurative chains, and fight for true freedom and social justice.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Poruthadhu podhum / Sarithiram maarum”
The second consonant sound 'ru' matches in 'Poruthadhu' and 'Sarithiram'.
Monaai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)
“Poruthadhu podhum ponghi ezhu”
Repetition of the initial 'P' sound in 'Poruthadhu' and 'podhum', creating rhythmic emphasis.
Metaphor (Uruvagham)
“Vilangugalai udaithu eri”
Chains (Vilangugal) and thorns (Mullilum) are used as metaphors for socio-political oppression and class inequality.
Rhetorical Question
“Enbadhu yaar needhi”
Challenging the status quo and questioning social inequality using provocative queries.
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Trivia
Viduthalai Part 2 features music composed by legendary maestro Ilaiyaraaja, who also penned the lyrics for this energetic song. Pioneer Tamil hip-hop artist Yogi B lends his voice to the track, bringing a modern rap energy to Ilaiyaraaja's revolutionary folk-orchestral composition.
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