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Vaarai Rathnam

From Rathnam · 2024

Lyricist
Viveka
Singer
Shenbagaraj
Music director
Devi Sri Prasad
Details
Rathnam2024

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Raththa kalariA battlefield of blood
Yuththam thodangi vidaAs the war commences
Siththam pathariWith minds trembling in fear
Moththam vilagi vidaLet everyone step aside
Male
Niththam edhiriThe constant enemy
Saththam alari viduMake them scream in terror
Piththam theliyaveUntil the fury subsides
Piththam theliyaveUntil the fury subsides
Male
Ettu thisaiyumIn all eight directions
Thattu thirandhu viduThrow open the barriers
Muttum pagaiyaiThe confronting enmity
Vetti chariya viduSlash it down to fall
Male
Kottam thaniyaTo subdue their arrogance
Kotti kumiya viduHeap up and pile them high
Mutrum adhiraveLet everything tremble completely
Mutrum adhiraveLet everything tremble completely
Male
Raththa kalariA battlefield of blood
Yuththam thodangi vidaAs the war commences
Siththam pathariWith minds trembling in fear
Moththam vilagi vida…Let everyone step aside...
Niththam edhiriThe constant enemy
Saththam alari viduMake them scream in terror
Piththam theliyaveUntil the fury subsides
Male
Ettu thisaiyumIn all eight directions
Thattu thirandhu viduThrow open the barriers
Muttum magaiyaiThe confronting enmity
Vetti chariya viduSlash it down to fall
Kottam thaniyaTo subdue their arrogance
Kotti kumiya viduHeap up and pile them high
Mutrum adhiraveLet everything tremble completely
Chorus
Theera theeraUnceasingly
Aaraai raththamBlood flowing like a river
Theeran neeyeYou are the brave warrior
Vaaraai rathnam rathnam…Come forth, Rathnam, Rathnam...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This intense theme track from the film Rathnam serves as an aggressive battle cry celebrating the fierce strength and courage of the protagonist. The lyrics depict a blood-soaked arena where enemies are overcome with fear as war breaks out, warning everyone in the vicinity to move out of the path of destruction.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethukai (Second-letter rhyme)

Raththa kalari / Yuththam thodangi vida

The second consonant sound 'th' rhymes between consecutive lines, creating a rhythmic cadence common in Tamil poetry.

Monai (First-letter rhyme)

Kottam thaniya / Kotti kumiya vidu

The initial sound 'Ko' repeats across words in the line for alliterative impact.

Adukku Thodar (Repetition)

Piththam theliyave / Piththam theliyave

Words or phrases are repeated consecutively for rhetorical emphasis and musical intensity.

Uvamaani / Metaphor

Aaraai raththam

Comparing blood spilling in battle to a flowing river to emphasize the scale of violence.

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Trivia

This high-tempo action track was composed by Devi Sri Prasad for the 2024 Tamil film 'Rathnam', directed by Hari and starring Vishal. Known for high-octane rural action drama themes, the soundtrack complements director Hari's fast-paced narrative style.

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