- Lyricist
- Poovai Senguttavan
- Singer
- Mu. Ka. Muthu
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Samaiyalkaran
- Movie release year
- 1974
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Mar 2024
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This song from 'Samaiyalkaran' (1974) is a philosophical and socially conscious track delivered in a colloquial, respectful tone. The narrator considers the common populace as his extended family and values their affection above material riches. He emphasizes egalitarian values—stating that principles apply equally to both the rich in palaces and the poor in huts—and proudly identifies himself as a worker, comrade, and defender of the Tamil language.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Egalitarian Metaphor / Antithesis
“Oru kottai endraalum kudisai endraalum / Kolgai podhuvunga”
Contrasting 'kottai' (fortress) and 'kudisai' (hut) to illustrate equality of principles across economic classes.
Iyaibu (Internal Rhyme)
“Paattaaligalil koottaaligalil / Naanum oruvanunga”
Rhyming 'Paattaaligalil' (among workers) with 'koottaaligalil' (among comrades).
Political Allusion & Epithet
“Kudumba paasam ootti valarnththathu / Annan arivunga”
The phrase 'Annan arivunga' subtly honors DMK founder Arignar Anna (C.N. Annadurai) and his guiding wisdom.
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Trivia
The song features actor-singer Mu. Ka. Muthu, the eldest son of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi. Designed to promote both his film career and party ideology, the lyrics by Poovai Senguttavan incorporate Dravidian political motifs such as 'Annan arivu' (referring to Arignar Anna) and commitment to Tamil language protection.
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