- Lyricist
- Meenakshi Elayaraja
- Singer
- Meenakshi Elayaraja
- Music director
- Sam C. S
- Movie name
- Karathey Babu
- Movie release year
- 2026
- Lyrics added on
- 5 May 2026
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Raasaadhi raasaa
En kolangkaakkum neesa
Thalaraadha thangam
Nee thani kaattu singam
Aagaasa nelave
Arasamara kozhunde
Katthaazha mulle
Karugaadha solle
Asaiyaatha aalamaram
Adiyodu saayunnu
Asai pottu kedantha
Aniyaayakkaarre
Theeraatha kaayangal
Noyaagumo
Kaayaatha kanneer
Karai serumo mo
Nenjamae anjumo
Vanjathilae
Rathamae sinthumo
Yuthathilae
Nenjamae anjumo
Vanjathilae
Rathamae sinthumo
Yuthathilae
Kolangkaakkum saamiyum
Kurudaagi ponadhum
Poraadum mannilae
Vaadaatha mathiyae
Radham yerum madhayaana
Podi padara padai adhira
Karam neetti varam kaattum
Kadaiyaaniyae
Radham yerum madhayaana
Podi padara padai adhira
Karam neetti varam kaattum
Kadaiyaaniyae
Radham yerum madhayaana
Podi padara padai adhira
Karam neetti varam kaattum
Kadaiyaaniyae
Radham yerum madhayaana
Podi padara padai adhira
Karam neetti varam kaattum
Kadaiyaaniyae
Kaattaaru nathiyae
Karungaali maramae
Karumegha thuliyae
Kaaveri karaiye
Padai soozhndha panaiyae
Dharumathin kodaiyae
Asaraadha alaye
Irul soozha oliye
Kathirgaama karuvae
Karuvizhiyin kanalae
Nadukaattu kalirae
Kalirae kalirae
Radham yerum madhayaana
Podi padara padai adhira
Karam neetti varam kaattum
Kadaiyaaniyae
Radham yerum madhayaana
Podi padara padai adhira
Karam neetti varam kaattum
Kadaiyaaniyae
Radham yerum madhayaana
Podi padara padai adhira
Karam neetti varam kaattum
Kadaiyaaniyae
Radham yerum madhayaana
Podi padara padai adhira
Karam neetti varam kaattum
Kadaiyaaniyae
Female and Chorus : Pothi kaattil puyalaagi vaa
Vetha nellai kadhiraagi vaa
Pothi kaattil puyalaagi vaa
Vetha nellai kadhiraagi vaa
King of kings,
Protector of our clan, our beloved guide,
Pure, unyielding gold,
You are a lone wild lion!
Moon shining in the open sky,
Tender shoot of the sacred fig tree,
Sharp thorn of the cactus,
Word that never fails or burns,
"The unshakeable banyan tree
Will be torn down by its roots"—
So thought and schemed
Those unjust villains!
Will these unhealing wounds
Turn into a fatal illness?
Will these never-drying tears
Ever reach the shore of peace?
Will this heart ever tremble
In the face of treachery?
Will blood spill
In the heat of battle?
Will this heart ever tremble
In the face of treachery?
Will blood spill
In the heat of battle?
Even when the guardian god of our clan
Has turned blind,
On this battleground of struggle,
You remain the unfading light!
Like a fierce elephant mounting the chariot,
Making dust rise and armies tremble,
Reaching out your hand to grant blessings,
You are the linchpin holding us together!
Like a fierce elephant mounting the chariot,
Making dust rise and armies tremble,
Reaching out your hand to grant blessings,
You are the linchpin holding us together!
Like a fierce elephant mounting the chariot,
Making dust rise and armies tremble,
Reaching out your hand to grant blessings,
You are the linchpin holding us together!
Like a fierce elephant mounting the chariot,
Making dust rise and armies tremble,
Reaching out your hand to grant blessings,
You are the linchpin holding us together!
Wild mountain river,
Unyielding ebony tree,
Drop from the dark raincloud,
Steadfast bank of river Kaveri,
Palm tree standing tall amidst surrounding armies,
Generous gift of righteousness,
Relentless ocean wave,
Light when darkness surrounds,
Sacred essence of Kathirkamam,
Fiery spark within the eyes,
Mighty tusker of the deep jungle,
Mighty tusker, mighty tusker!
Like a fierce elephant mounting the chariot,
Making dust rise and armies tremble,
Reaching out your hand to grant blessings,
You are the linchpin holding us together!
Like a fierce elephant mounting the chariot,
Making dust rise and armies tremble,
Reaching out your hand to grant blessings,
You are the linchpin holding us together!
Like a fierce elephant mounting the chariot,
Making dust rise and armies tremble,
Reaching out your hand to grant blessings,
You are the linchpin holding us together!
Like a fierce elephant mounting the chariot,
Making dust rise and armies tremble,
Reaching out your hand to grant blessings,
You are the linchpin holding us together!
Come like a storm through the dense forest,
Rise like ripe golden grain from the seed!
Come like a storm through the dense forest,
Rise like ripe golden grain from the seed!
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a powerful, emotive anthem of praise, grief, and rallying defiance dedicated to a heroic figure described as the protector of his clan and people. Through vivid nature imagery and traditional metaphors—comparing the protagonist to a lone forest lion, a mighty banyan tree, a wild forest river, and an elephant on a war chariot—the lyrics celebrate his unwavering strength, righteousness, and generosity even in the face of betrayal and injustice.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Nee thani kaattu singam”
Compares the hero directly to powerful natural elements such as a 'thani kaattu singam' (lone forest lion) and an 'asaiyaatha aalamaram' (unshakeable banyan tree) to emphasize his strength and foundational importance.
Imagery
“Podi padara padai adhira”
Creates intense sensory visuals of battle and nature, featuring flying dust, trembling armies, wild forest rivers, and dark storm clouds.
Anaphora
“Radham yerum madhayaana”
The rhythmic repetition of the refrain 'Radham yerum madhayaana...' reinforces the hero's majestic and unstoppable momentum.
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