- Lyricist
- Manirathnam
- Singers
- Vijay Prakash, Keerthi Sagathia
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Raavanan
- Movie release year
- 2010
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Sept 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Veera' captures the complex, morally grey essence of the protagonist Veera in Mani Ratnam's Raavanan. It delves into the theme of dual human nature, asserting that good and evil are not absolute binaries but coexist within the same individual.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Epizeuxis (Repetition)
“Veeraa.. veeraa veera veera veera..”
Repeated use of the word 'Veera' to emphasize heroic courage and intensity.
Rhyme / Rhyming Couplet (Edhukai)
“Itta peru veera / Patta peru noora”
Matching second consonants in 'Itta' and 'Patta', creating rhythm.
Antithesis / Duality
“Raamandhen raavanandhen”
Juxtaposition of Raaman (righteous hero) and Raavanan (antagonist) to show internal duality.
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Trivia
Composed by A. R. Rahman for the 2010 film Raavanan, the song features energetic vocals by Vijay Prakash, Mustafa Kutoane, and Keerthi Sagathia, portraying the protagonist's fierce, larger-than-life character.
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