- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- S. C. Krishnan, A. P. Komala
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Makkalai Petra Magarasi
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Sept 2019
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This lyric snippet praises the righteousness, strength, and authority of a respected leader. He is portrayed as a noble person who avoids picking unnecessary quarrels but stays resolute and victorious if challenged. The chorus emphasizes that he possesses fairness, commanding both respect and awe through his power.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Nayamirukku aiyaa kittae / Jeyamirukku / Bayamirukku aiyaa kitta”
The second letter 'ya' is repeated across lines in 'Nayamirukku', 'Jeyamirukku', and 'Bayamirukku'.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Nayamirukku / Jeyamirukku / Bayamirukku / Power irukku”
The ending phrase '-irukku' repeats across multiple lines to create a catchy, rhythmic cadence.
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Trivia
Makkalai Petra Magarasi (1957) stars Sivaji Ganesan and features music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyricist A. Maruthakasi was renowned for weaving authentic rural folk expressions into popular cinema songs.
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