- Lyricist
- Viveka
- Singer
- Shenbagaraj
- Music director
- Devi Sri Prasad
- Movie name
- Rathnam
- Movie release year
- 2024
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Nov 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
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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