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Soodaana

From Pushpa 2 : The Rule · 2024

Lyricist
Viveka
Singer
Shreya Ghoshal
Music director
Devi Sri Prasad
Movie name
Pushpa 2 : The Rule
Movie release year
2024
Lyrics added on
30 Jun 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ada oorellam
Ivan morattu kaalai
Aana en munnala
Oru pachchai baalagan pola
Ada naadellam
Pidivathakkaran
Aana vandhu paaru
En veetil kannukutty pola
Oh paakka thaan paarai
Ullayo vera
Kallu pol ulla aalukulla ulla
Kadavula paarthadhu naan thaane
Soodana thee kangu madhiri iruppane
En saami
Lesana poom panju madhiri pachchai pulla
En saami
Kannu sevakka ninnu pesum
Kovam thaan ooru ariyum
Kannukulla ulla eeram
Enakku mattum thaane theriyum
Meesa murukkum rosakkara
Veerana ooru ariyum
Meesai adiyil aasai sirippu
Enakku mattum thaane theriyum
Kaatula puliya
Dhada dhada dhada dhada
Thorathura gunam thaan oorariyum
Thazhu thazhu kuralil
Thala vechu madiyil
Urugura gunamum indha sreevallikke theriyum
Soodana thee kangu madhiri iruppane
En saami
Lesana poom panju madhiri pachchai pulla
En saami
Oh paari vallal pola yedhayum
Oorukke vaari tharuvan
Paavam chinna muththam kettu
Enkitta kenji thavippan
Periya periya velaiyellam
Sattunu pesi mudippan
Podum sattai theda solli
En munna kaathu kedappan
Yedhurula theriyum edhiriyai ellam
Yedhuthe mudikkum en aalu
Yedhurula dhinamum naan varum sagunam
Paarthe engayum porappaduvan
Soodana thee kangu madhiri iruppane
En saami
Idhu pola purushan irundha endha ponnum
Maharaani
To the whole town,
he is a wild bull,
but in front of me,
he is like an innocent little baby.
To the whole country,
he is a stubborn man,
but come and see,
inside my house he is like a gentle calf.
Oh, he looks like a rock on the outside,
but inside he is completely different.
Inside this rock-hard man,
I am the one who discovered a god!
He might burn like hot red embers,
my Saami (beloved lord),
yet he is an innocent baby, soft as cotton,
my Saami.
The way he speaks with blood-red eyes—
the town only knows his anger.
The tenderness hidden in his eyes,
only I truly know.
Twirling his moustache with fierce pride—
the town only knows the brave warrior.
The shy smile beneath his moustache,
only I truly know.
Chasing down a tiger
in the wild forest—
the town only knows that fearless side.
Speaking in a soft, trembling voice,
resting his head in my lap,
and melting with love—only this Srivalli knows!
He might burn like hot red embers,
my Saami,
yet he is an innocent baby, soft as cotton,
my Saami.
Like the legendary generous king Paari,
he gives everything away to the whole town.
Yet, poor thing, just for a tiny kiss,
he begs and pleads with me!
Even the biggest, toughest tasks,
he settles in an instant with a few words.
Yet, asking me to find the shirt he wants to wear,
he waits helplessly before me!
Facing every enemy who stands before him,
my man defeats them all.
Yet, only after seeing my face as his good-luck sign,
does he step out anywhere each day.
He might burn like hot red embers,
my Saami,
if any girl gets a husband like him,
she is truly a queen!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from Pushpa 2: The Rule offers an intimate look into the relationship between Sreevalli and Pushpa Raj from the heroine's perspective. To the rest of the world, Pushpa is a dangerous, hot-tempered hero, a stubborn force, and a fierce wild bull who takes down any enemy in his path. However, Sreevalli reveals that behind his rough and stony exterior lies a gentle, innocent child and a loving soul. She contrasts how the world views his wrath and pride with how he behaves in private—resting his head on her lap, begging for a kiss, and waiting for her to find his clothes. The song beautifully captures the idea that while Pushpa is a king to his people, Sreevalli's devotion and unique place in his heart make her a queen.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

“Oru pachchai baalagan pola”

Compares Pushpa's gentle nature at home to a tender infant ('pachchai baalagan') and a calf ('kannukutty').

Contrast / Anthesis (Ethirsol)

“Soodana thee kangu madhiri iruppane / Lesana poom panju madhiri pachchai pulla”

Juxtaposes his intense anger ('soodana thee kangu' / hot ember) with his delicate affection ('lesana poom panju' / light flower cotton).

Allusion / Hyperbole

“Oh paari vallal pola yedhayum oorukke vaari tharuvan”

Compares Pushpa's extreme generosity towards his town to King Paari (Paari Vallal), one of the legendary Seven Great Patrons of ancient Tamil literature.

Onomatopoeia (Etai Kilaivi)

“Dhada dhada dhada dhada”

The rhythmic sound 'Dhada dhada' mimics the fast pounding sound of his footsteps or heart when chasing down opponents.

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Trivia

The track 'Sooseki' (titled 'Soodana Thee Kangu' in Tamil) is composed by Devi Sri Prasad and sung by Shreya Ghoshal with lyrics by Viveka. The song became a viral sensation across India upon its release, featuring the popular pairing of Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, showcasing Sreevalli's perspective on Pushpa's hidden gentle side.

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