- Lyricist
- Ka. Mu. Sheriff
- Singers
- Trichy Loganathan, Chorus
- Music director
- V. Dakshinamurthy
- Movie name
- Sarvadhikari
- Movie release year
- 1951
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Dec 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic chorus song from Sarvadhikari (1951) captures the celebratory relief of weary soldiers at the conclusion of a war. Tired of violence and the hardship of military life, which they frankly describe as a 'murderous profession', the soldiers eagerly look forward to returning home to their normal civilian lives.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Sandai theernthu pochu namma naatilae / Jaldhi poyi seralaame veetile”
Rhyming line endings created by matching suffixes like 'naatilae' and 'veetile'.
Anaphora / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)
“Podhum podhum sippaai velaiye”
Repetition of words like 'Vaanghuvom' and 'Podhum' for emphasis and rhythm.
Code-mixing / Loan Words
“Jaldhi poyi seralaame veetile”
Use of colloquial loan words such as 'Jaldhi' (Urdu/Hindi) and 'Jollyaagha' (English) to convey popular contemporary speech.
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Trivia
Sarvadhikari (1951) was an early career hit for M. G. Ramachandran (MGR). The song features a distinct anti-war sentiment reflective of post-World War II popular sentiment, set to a march-like rhythm by Malayalam veteran composer V. Dakshinamurthy.
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