- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Maaveeran
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Apr 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Vaangada Vaanga is a high-energy hero introduction song from the 1986 Rajinikanth film 'Maaveeran', composed by Ilaiyaraaja and written by Gangai Amaran. Sung dynamically by Malaysia Vasudevan, the song projects the protagonist's confidence, righteousness, and fearlessness while calling on the public to follow him toward victory. Beyond self-praise and high-octane bravado, the song touches on philosophical and social issues. In the second verse, it critiques societal divisions created by human intellect, contrasting human caste discrimination with nature's harmony and five-sensed animals who live united. The hero presents himself as a straightforward man of his word who stands for unity and truth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for emphasis)
“Vanangu vanangu vanangu”
Repeated words like 'Vanangu vanangu vanangu' and 'Odhungu odhungu odhungu' create rhythm and reinforce authority.
Ethirai (Second letter rhyming)
“Ennoda rasi mattum ellaaththukkum serum / Ennaala aana mattum ellaarukkum laabam”
Rhyming of the second consonant sounds across lines (e.g., 'Ennoda' / 'Ennaala').
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Aan pillai singam ada ennai pola yaaru”
Comparing the protagonist to a lion ('Aan pillai singam') to symbolize courage and dominance.
Did you know?
Trivia
Maaveeran (1986) was Rajinikanth's home production under his banner 'Mharaj Movie Makers' and was the official Tamil remake of the Hindi hit 'Mard' (1985). This song features Rajinikanth riding his signature horse-drawn cart / vehicle, mirroring Amitabh Bachchan's iconic entrance in Mard.
Keep listening
Songs with a similar feeling
From the same album
More songs from Maaveeran
View albumSpot an issue?
Help us improve the lyrics or English translation.