- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singers
- Naresh Iyer, Blaaze, Raqueeb Alam
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Sivaji
- Movie release year
- 2007
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Apr 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This high-energy rap promo track celebrates the protagonist Sivaji (played by Rajinikanth) in the 2007 blockbuster 'Sivaji: The Boss'. The lyrics emphasize his unbeatable martial prowess, swagger, lightning speed, and larger-than-life hero persona using pop culture references such as Sachin Tendulkar's sixers, Power Rangers, Jetix, and Jet Li. It taunts villains to surrender while glorifying Sivaji's righteous fight against corruption.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Hyperbole (Uruvagandhu / Mighaipudhal)
“Sachin adicha sixer thaanda / Sivaji adicha puncture thaanda”
Exaggerated comparisons like equating Sivaji's punch to a tire puncture or Jet Li's speed to emphasize the hero's supernatural power.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Sachin adicha sixer thaanda”
Repetition of initial consonants like 'S' sound in Sachin, Sixer, Sivaji.
Rhyme (Esubu / Iyaibu)
“Vaayila beeda pottukkada / Podavai vaangi kattikada”
End rhymes across lines such as 'beeda', 'kattikada', and 'righta'.
Onomatopoeia
“Thik thik thi thik / Nenchil thi thik”
Rhythmic sound words mimicking heartbeats and adrenaline like 'Thik thik thi thik'.
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Trivia
Composed by A.R. Rahman with lyrics written by Na. Muthu Kumar and performed in a street-rap style, this track served as a famous promotional bite and background theme highlighting Rajinikanth's iconic mass appeal.
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