- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chorus
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Mangamma Sabadham
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Dec 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This high-energy song serves as a protagonist's declaration of moral duty, identity, and retribution. Rooted in his pride for his Madurai lineage and royal heritage of Queen Mangamma, the hero vows to fulfill an oath made to his mother. He expresses unwavering loyalty to innocent, good-hearted people while warning corrupt oppressors that their time of unchecked enjoyment is over. The lyrics combine festive celebration with a direct challenge to evil forces, proclaiming that righteousness is set to prevail. Through vivid imagery of loyalty and fiery vengeance, the character establishes himself as a protector of women and champion of justice who has arrived to reclaim honor and set things right.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora (Edhugai / Monai repetition)
“Thaai sollai… kaakka vandhenae… / Thaai meedhu… aanai ittaenae…”
Repetition of 'Thaai' at the start of consecutive lines ('Thaai sollai', 'Thaai meedhu', 'Thaai sathiyam') to emphasize filial respect and vow.
Simile (Upamai)
“Naayai pola kaaval nirppavan / Theeyai pola maarugindravan”
Direct comparison using 'pola' comparing loyalty to a dog ('Naayai pola') and rage against evil to fire ('Theeyai pola').
Idiom / Metaphor
“Mazaiyadikkudhu ungal kaattilae”
The Tamil idiom 'Mazaiyadikkudhu ungal kaattilae' (literally 'It rains in your forest') signifies a stroke of unearned good fortune or prosperous times for someone.
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Trivia
Mangamma Sabadham (1985) stars Kamal Haasan in a dual role alongside Sujatha and Madhavi, directed by K. Vijayan. The film's soundtrack was composed by the duo Shankar-Ganesh, with lyrics penned by Vaali.
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