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Lyrics & meaning

Raamam Raaghavam

From RRR · 2021

Lyricist
K Shiva Dutta
Singers
Vijay Prakash, Chandana Balakalyan, Charu Hariharan
Music director
Maragadha Mani
Details
RRR2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
Oh ele ele yaaa…….Oh ele ele yaaa...
Male
Raamam…Lord Ram...
Female
…………
Male
Raamam…Lord Ram...
Female
……………………….
Male
Raamam raaghavam ranadheeram raajasam…Ram, the descendant of Raghu, the brave warrior in battle, regal and majestic...
Male
Rudhra dhanussama samanaEqual in power and weight to Shiva's formidable bow...
Chorus
Raamam raaghavam ranadheeram raajasam…Ram, the descendant of Raghu, the brave warrior in battle, regal and majestic...
Chorus
Ghandeeva mukhta punkhanupunkaaReleasing continuous arrows in swift succession like Arjuna's Gandiva bow...
Sharaparamparaha davaleesathamA relentless cascade of sharp arrows burning like a raging forest fire...
Raamam raaghavam ranadheeram raajasam…Ram, the descendant of Raghu, the brave warrior in battle, regal and majestic...
Raamam raaghavam ranadheeram raajasam…Ram, the descendant of Raghu, the brave warrior in battle, regal and majestic...
Female
Carnatic …………………..Carnatic vocal rendition...
Chorus
Hasthinapuram samasthatithastiStanding firm and victorious over the entire realm...
Chorus
Raamam raaghavam ranadheeram raajasam…Ram, the descendant of Raghu, the brave warrior in battle, regal and majestic...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Raamam Raaghavam' is a high-octane battle anthem from the movie RRR that glorifies the heroic resurgence and divine valor of Alluri Sitarama Raju (played by Ram Charan). Infused with heavily Sanskritized chanting and intense percussion, the track draws parallels between the protagonist and epic mythological warriors, portraying him as an unstoppable force against oppression. The lyrics invoke imagery of legendary weapons such as Shiva's bow (Rudra Dhanus) and Arjuna's bow (Gandiva), celebrating qualities of royal majesty, battlefield courage, and supreme righteousness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Alliteration (Anuprasa)

“Raamam raaghavam ranadheeram raajasam…”

Repetition of the 'R' sound across 'Raamam raaghavam ranadheeram raajasam' creates a rhythmic, martial tempo.

Mythological Allusion (Upama / Simile)

“Rudhra dhanussama samana”

Compares the protagonist's strength directly to the divine bow of Lord Shiva ('Rudra Dhanus').

Metaphor

“Sharaparamparaha davaleesatham”

Compares the rapid barrage of arrows to a wild, consuming forest fire ('davaleesatham').

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Trivia

Composed by M. M. Keeravani (credited as Maragathamani in Tamil), this track uses classical Sanskrit verse structure over modern orchestral and percussion arrangements to give Ram Charan's climax transformation a pan-Indian, epic aesthetic.

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