- Lyricist
- Logan
- Singers
- G. Logan, Arivu, Gana Ulagam Dharani, Isaivani
- Music director
- Justin Prabhakaran
- Movie name
- Naadodigal – 2
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Aug 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic social-commentary track from Naadodigal 2 voices the frustration of everyday citizens and youth against systemic injustice, political opportunism, caste violence, and economic inequality. The song highlights how money and power dictate society while basic rights and self-respect are trampled upon. It strongly calls for unity, rejecting caste divisions and standing up against oppression. The climax of the song brings out a sharp satire on the contradictory demands placed on students. While parents urge them to study hard, government policies promote state-run liquor outlets (TASMAC), leaving the younger generation utterly confused about societal priorities.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Padi padi padi padi padi padinnu”
The word 'padi' (study) and 'kudi' (drink) are repeated consecutively to reflect intense pressure and insistence.
Antithesis / Irony
“Padi padi... Parent-uu / Nee kudi kudi... Government-uuu”
Contrasts the constructive demand of parents ('study') with the destructive offering of the government ('drink').
Etugai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Panam thaan perusakkidhu / Panathoda compare panna”
The second consonant 'na' rhymes across 'Panam' and 'Panathoda' in classical Tamil poetic tradition.
Monaai (Initial Sound Alliteration)
“Kola kolla karpazhippu”
Initial sound 'Ko' repeats across 'Kola' and 'Kolla', adding rhythmic impact to the line about violence.
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Trivia
Directed by Samuthirakani, 'Naadodigal 2' continues the theme of social reform present in the 2009 original. Lyricist Logan wrote this song as an aggressive critique of modern socio-political conflicts in Tamil Nadu, directly referencing state controversies like NEET medical exams and government revenue reliance on TASMAC liquor sales.
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