- Lyricist
- ARP. Jayaraam
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Isaignani Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Thamezharasan
- Movie release year
- 2020
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Nov 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Poruthadhu Podhum is an empowering revolutionary anthem from the movie Thamezharasan. The song calls upon ordinary citizens to rise up against corruption, oppression, and systemic injustice. It highlights how political power and wealth exploit the poor and criticizes the hypocrisy of preaching peace while constructing weapons of oppression. The lyricist urges people to unite into a single voice and force, break through political and societal barriers, and actively rewrite their own collective destiny so that the nation can stand tall on principles of true equality, honesty, and justice.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor / Hyperbole
“Puyalena vaa…”
Compares the sudden rising of people against oppression to a powerful storm (puyal).
Simile (Upamai)
“Vilakkinil vizhunthitta vittilai pol”
Uses 'pol' (like) to compare the helpless suffering of the poor to moths falling helplessly into a lamp flame.
Initial Rhyme (Monai)
“Poruthadhu podhum / Pongida vendum”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Po' in consecutive lines creating a rhythmic, commanding tone.
Personification
“Dharmamum nyayamum azhugiradhae”
Attributes human emotion (crying) to abstract moral virtues like righteousness (Dharmam) and justice (Nyayam).
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Trivia
Although listed with unknown details in some database stubs, 'Thamezharasan' features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, starring Vijay Antony in the lead action role as a rebel officer fighting against medical and administrative corruption.
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