- Lyricist
- Gowtham R
- Music director
- D. M. Udhayakumar
- Movie name
- Friendship
- Movie release year
- 2020
- Lyrics added on
- 16 May 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is an energetic fan anthem paying tribute to Tamil cinema's iconic actor, Rajinikanth (Superstar). The lyrics celebrate his unparalleled charismatic style, signature body language—such as flipping towels, rolling sleeves, and running fingers through hair—and his enduring legacy across decades, referencing his iconic films like Billa, Baasha, and Kaala. The song captures the deep devotion of his fanbase, portraying him as both a high-octane 'mass' hero and an emotionally grounded 'class' actor.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Epithet / Title Honorific
“Style mannan super star”
Repeated use of 'Style Mannan' (King of Style) and 'Superstar' to glorify the actor's unique persona.
Alliteration (Moonaai / Etukai)
“80’s billa / 90’s basha / 2’k kaala”
Rhyming and rhythmic repetition of sound structures across lines like '80s Billa', '90s Basha', and '2k Kaala'.
Iconic Allusion / Intertextuality
“Naan oru thadava sonna Nooru thadava sonna maathiri…”
Direct reference to Rajinikanth's famous catchphrase from the movie Baasha.
Metaphor
“Sirikkum single singam da”
Comparing Rajinikanth to a 'single singam' (lone lion) with a child-like face ('kulandha mugam').
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Trivia
This tribute track belongs to the 2021 sports-drama movie 'Friendship', which marked the Tamil cinema debut of former Indian international cricketer Harbhajan Singh alongside Action King Arjun and Losliya Mariyanesan. The song serves as a dedicated anthem celebrating Rajinikanth's cross-generational superstardom.
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