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Raavana Mavandaa

From Jana Nayagan · 2026

Lyricist
Viveka
Singers
Anirudh Ravichander, Chorus
Music director
Anirudh Ravichander
Movie name
Jana Nayagan
Movie release year
2026
Lyrics added on
26 Nov 2025

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Male and Chorus : Raavana mavan da
Othaiyil nikkira yemanda
Athana bimbamum avandaa
Ulagaandavan daa
Male and Chorus : Vaa vandhu thodudaa
Kuthiru rathamum varunda
Kuthura kombanum evanda
Oli pondravan daa
Male and Chorus : Sarinjudhaan
Nadakkuraan
Narambellaam
Murukkalaa yerum
Male and Chorus : Unakkuthaan
Thalavidhi
Adichadhum
Kirukkalaa maarum
Male and Chorus : Raavana mavan da
Othaiyil nikkira yemanda
Vaa vandhu thodudaa
Kuthura kombanum evanda
Male and Chorus : Por gunam irukkaa
Sigaram kandavan serukkaa
Avana seendura kirukkaa
Mogam veengirukkaa
Naayaga neruppaa
Thottavan kaiyila karuppaa
Yaarunnu kandadhum poruppaa
Asayaadhiruppaa
Male and Chorus : Vasanamaa zhudhalaam
Avan kadha
Adhukkellaam mela
Edhiriyaa anuppunaa
Sirikkiraan
Pazhagitaan pola
Male and Chorus : Raavana mavan da
Othaiyil nikkira yemanda
Vaa vandhu thodudaa
Kuthura kombanum evanda
Male and Chorus : Raavana mavan da
Othaiyil nikkira yemanda
Athana bimbamum avandaa
Ulagaandavan daa
Male and Chorus : Vaa vandhu thodudaa
Kuthiru rathamum varunda
Kuthura kombanum evanda
Oli pondravan daa
Male and Chorus : Raavana mavan daa
Male & Chorus: He is Ravana's son, man!
He is the God of Death standing all alone, man!
He is the living reflection of raw power, man!
He is the one who ruled the world, man!
Male & Chorus: Come on, step up and touch him!
Horses and chariots will come rolling in, man!
Who is the tough guy that dares to strike him?
He is like blazing light, man!
Male & Chorus: Leaning back with swagger,
as he walks,
through every single vein,
fierce adrenaline surges up!
Male & Chorus: For you,
your destiny,
the moment he strikes,
will turn into a scrambled mess!
Male & Chorus: He is Ravana's son, man!
He is the God of Death standing all alone, man!
Come on, step up and touch him!
Who is the tough guy that dares to strike him?
Male & Chorus: Do you have a warrior's spirit?
Or the pride of someone who conquered the peak?
You fool who dares to provoke him,
has your ego swollen up with madness?
He is a hero of pure fire,
leaving black soot on anyone who touches him!
Knowing who he is, stay cautious,
and do not even move a muscle!
Male & Chorus: You could write big dialogues,
but his real story
is far beyond all of that!
If you send an enemy his way,
he just laughs—
looks like he is totally used to it!
Male & Chorus: He is Ravana's son, man!
He is the God of Death standing all alone, man!
Come on, step up and touch him!
Who is the tough guy that dares to strike him?
Male & Chorus: He is Ravana's son, man!
He is the God of Death standing all alone, man!
He is the living reflection of raw power, man!
He is the one who ruled the world, man!
Male & Chorus: Come on, step up and touch him!
Horses and chariots will come rolling in, man!
Who is the tough guy that dares to strike him?
He is like blazing light, man!
Male & Chorus: He is Ravana's son, man!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Jana Nayagan is an energetic hero-glorification anthem that presents the protagonist as an unstoppable, mythical force. Comparing his ferocity, lineage, and unyielding presence to figures like Ravana and Yama, the lyrics establish him as a solitary warrior who commands absolute authority over his realm. Opponents are warned that attempting to strike or provoke him is sheer madness, as his wrath burns like fire, turning any opposing force into soot. Even when faced with adversity or physical strain, the hero's internal drive and nerves surge with fierce vigor. The song portrays him as a legendary figure whose real-life aura far surpasses written words or grand dialogues, chuckling at incoming enemies because battle has become second nature to him. Ultimately, he stands as both a radiant beacon of power and a destructive force to those who dare stand in his path.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Allusion / Metaphor

Male and Chorus : Raavana mavan da

Compares the protagonist's untamed power and mythic intensity to being a direct descendant of Ravana, the legendary king.

Metaphor

Othaiyil nikkira yemanda

Equates the hero to Yama, the lord of death, standing solitary and unstoppable in battle.

Simile

Oli pondravan daa

Compares the hero's pure, blinding brilliance and overwhelming presence to light using the comparative word 'pondravan'.

Metaphor

Naayaga neruppaa

Directly identifies the protagonist as fire ('neruppu'), emphasizing how touching or confronting him leaves the opponent burned to ashes.

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