Vikram Title
From Vikram-2022 · 2022
- Lyricist
- Vishnu Edavan
- Singer
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Music director
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Details
- Vikram-20222022
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Naayagan meedum vara | When the protagonist/hero returns, |
| Ettu thikkum bayamdhanae | Isn't there fear in all eight directions? |
| Male | |
| Ratchasan raman yena | Embodying both a ruthless demon and Lord Rama, |
| Kanavai kondavan ivan dhanae | He is the one who holds this visionary dream. |
| Male | |
| Ivan varalaarum | His history and legacy |
| Oru yugam paadum | Will be sung by an entire era. |
| Male | |
| Ivan kalai dhaagam | His thirst for perfection |
| Por vinaiyagum | Transforms into the act of war. |
| Male | |
| Ivan adaiyaalam | His true identity |
| Adhu kadalagum | Is as vast as the ocean. |
| Male | |
| Pala porvendra | Having emerged victorious in many battles, |
| Oru peyar aagum | His becomes a legendary name. |
| Male | |
| Aarambikalangala | Shall we begin? |
| Male | |
| Thakita thak dhim | Thakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat) |
| Thak dhim thak dhim | Thak dhim thak dhim (Rhythmic beat) |
| Thakita thak dhim | Thakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat) |
| Thak dhim thak dhim | Thak dhim thak dhim (Rhythmic beat) |
| Thakita thak dhim | Thakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat) |
| Thak dhim thak dhim | Thak dhim thak dhim (Rhythmic beat) |
| Thakita thak dhim | Thakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat) |
| Thak dhim thak dhim..hahahaha.. | Thak dhim thak dhim..hahahaha.. (Rhythmic beat and laughter) |
| Male | |
| Vikram.. vikram | Vikram.. vikram |
| Vikram …vikram… | Vikram …vikram… |
| Vikram…vikram… | Vikram…vikram… |
| Vikram…vikram… | Vikram…vikram… |
| Male | |
| Naayagan meedum vara | When the protagonist/hero returns, |
| Ettu thikkum bayamdhanae | Isn't there fear in all eight directions? |
| Male | |
| Ratchasan raman yena | Embodying both a ruthless demon and Lord Rama, |
| Kanavai kondavan ivan dhanae | He is the one who holds this visionary dream. |
| Male | |
| Vizhundhal idiyai | If he falls, he falls like a thunderbolt, |
| Ezhundhal malaiyaai | If he rises, he stands tall like a mountain. |
| Thalaivan oruvan | A singular commander, |
| Perum por kalaingan | A master craftsman of grand warfare. |
| Male | |
| Pala vaal thuzhaithum | Even though pierced by many swords, |
| Ivan vizhundhadhillai | He has never fallen. |
| Ulagey edhirthum | Even when the entire world opposed him, |
| Ivan adangavillai | He was never subdued. |
| Male | |
| Idhu pol oruvan | A man such as him |
| Ingu vaazhndhadillai | Has never lived here before. |
| Avanae muyandrum | Even when death itself attempted, |
| Ivan maindhadhillai | He did not perish. |
| Male | |
| Aarambikalangala | Shall we begin? |
| Male | |
| Thakita thak dhim | Thakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat) |
| Thak dhim thak dhim | Thak dhim thak dhim (Rhythmic beat) |
| Thakita thak dhim | Thakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat) |
| Thak dhim thak dhim | Thak dhim thak dhim (Rhythmic beat) |
| Thakita thak dhim | Thakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat) |
| Thak dhim thak dhim | Thak dhim thak dhim (Rhythmic beat) |
| Thakita thak dhim | Thakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat) |
| Thak dhim thak dhim..hahahaha.. | Thak dhim thak dhim..hahahaha.. (Rhythmic beat and laughter) |
| Male | |
| Vikram.. vikram | Vikram.. vikram |
| Vikram …vikram… | Vikram …vikram… |
| Vikram…vikram… | Vikram…vikram… |
| Vikram…vikram… | Vikram…vikram… |
பாடல்ஆசிரியர் :
விஷ்ணு இடவன்
When the protagonist/hero returns,
Isn't there fear in all eight directions?
நாயகன் மீண்டும் வர
எட்டு திக்கும் பயம் தானே
Embodying both a ruthless demon and Lord Rama,
He is the one who holds this visionary dream.
ராட்சச ராமன் என
கனவை கொண்டவன் இவன் தானே
His history and legacy
Will be sung by an entire era.
இவன் வரலாறும் ஒரு யுகம் பாடும்
இவன் கலை ஞானம் போர் வினையாகும்
His thirst for perfection
Transforms into the act of war.
இவன் அடையாளம் அது கடலாகும்
பல போர் வென்ற ஒரு பெயர் ஆகும்
His true identity
Is as vast as the ocean.
ஆரம்பிக்கலாங்களா
Having emerged victorious in many battles,
His becomes a legendary name.
..........................
Shall we begin?
விக்ரம் விக்ரம்...(4)
Thakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thak dhim thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thak dhim thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thak dhim thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thak dhim thak dhim..hahahaha.. (Rhythmic beat and laughter)
நாயகன் மீண்டும் வர
எட்டு திக்கும் பயம் தானே
Vikram.. vikram
Vikram …vikram…
Vikram…vikram…
Vikram…vikram…
ராட்சச ராமன் என
கனவை கொண்டவன் இவன் தானே
When the protagonist/hero returns,
Isn't there fear in all eight directions?
விழுந்தால் இடையாய் எழுந்தால் மலையாய்
தலைவன் ஒருவன் பெரும் போர் கலைஞன்
Embodying both a ruthless demon and Lord Rama,
He is the one who holds this visionary dream.
பல வாள் துளைத்தும் இவன் விழுந்ததில்லை
உலகே எதிர்த்தும் இவன் அடங்கவில்லை
If he falls, he falls like a thunderbolt,
If he rises, he stands tall like a mountain.
A singular commander,
A master craftsman of grand warfare.
இவன் போல் ஒருவன் இங்கு வாழ்ந்ததில்லை
அவனே முயன்றும் இவன் மாய்ந்ததில்லை
Even though pierced by many swords,
He has never fallen.
Even when the entire world opposed him,
He was never subdued.
ஆரம்பிக்கலாங்களா
A man such as him
Has never lived here before.
Even when death itself attempted,
He did not perish.
.........................
Shall we begin?
விக்ரம் விக்ரம்...(4)
Thakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thak dhim thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thak dhim thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thak dhim thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thak dhim thak dhim..hahahaha.. (Rhythmic beat and laughter)
Vikram.. vikram
Vikram …vikram…
Vikram…vikram…
Vikram…vikram…
Naayagan meedum vara
When the protagonist/hero returns,
Ettu thikkum bayamdhanae
Isn't there fear in all eight directions?
Ratchasan raman yena
Embodying both a ruthless demon and Lord Rama,
Kanavai kondavan ivan dhanae
He is the one who holds this visionary dream.
Ivan varalaarum
His history and legacy
Oru yugam paadum
Will be sung by an entire era.
Ivan kalai dhaagam
His thirst for perfection
Por vinaiyagum
Transforms into the act of war.
Ivan adaiyaalam
His true identity
Adhu kadalagum
Is as vast as the ocean.
Pala porvendra
Having emerged victorious in many battles,
Oru peyar aagum
His becomes a legendary name.
Aarambikalangala
Shall we begin?
Thakita thak dhim
Thakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thak dhim thak dhim
Thak dhim thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thakita thak dhim
Thakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thak dhim thak dhim
Thak dhim thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thakita thak dhim
Thakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thak dhim thak dhim
Thak dhim thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thakita thak dhim
Thakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thak dhim thak dhim..hahahaha..
Thak dhim thak dhim..hahahaha.. (Rhythmic beat and laughter)
Vikram.. vikram
Vikram.. vikram
Vikram …vikram…
Vikram …vikram…
Vikram…vikram…
Vikram…vikram…
Vikram…vikram…
Vikram…vikram…
Naayagan meedum vara
When the protagonist/hero returns,
Ettu thikkum bayamdhanae
Isn't there fear in all eight directions?
Ratchasan raman yena
Embodying both a ruthless demon and Lord Rama,
Kanavai kondavan ivan dhanae
He is the one who holds this visionary dream.
Vizhundhal idiyai
If he falls, he falls like a thunderbolt,
Ezhundhal malaiyaai
If he rises, he stands tall like a mountain.
Thalaivan oruvan
A singular commander,
Perum por kalaingan
A master craftsman of grand warfare.
Pala vaal thuzhaithum
Even though pierced by many swords,
Ivan vizhundhadhillai
He has never fallen.
Ulagey edhirthum
Even when the entire world opposed him,
Ivan adangavillai
He was never subdued.
Idhu pol oruvan
A man such as him
Ingu vaazhndhadillai
Has never lived here before.
Avanae muyandrum
Even when death itself attempted,
Ivan maindhadhillai
He did not perish.
Aarambikalangala
Shall we begin?
Thakita thak dhim
Thakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thak dhim thak dhim
Thak dhim thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thakita thak dhim
Thakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thak dhim thak dhim
Thak dhim thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thakita thak dhim
Thakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thak dhim thak dhim
Thak dhim thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thakita thak dhim
Thakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thak dhim thak dhim..hahahaha..
Thak dhim thak dhim..hahahaha.. (Rhythmic beat and laughter)
Vikram.. vikram
Vikram.. vikram
Vikram …vikram…
Vikram …vikram…
Vikram…vikram…
Vikram…vikram…
Vikram…vikram…
Vikram…vikram…
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The title track 'Vikram' serves as an exhilarating anthem celebrating the return of an indomitable hero. The lyrics portray the protagonist as a larger-than-life figure who combines the ruthlessness required for battle with a noble purpose, blending traits of both a fierce demon ('Ratchasan') and a righteous savior ('Raman'). His presence instills fear in adversaries across all directions, and his resilience is unmatched—standing tall like a mountain and refusing to perish even against overwhelming odds or death itself. Musically and lyrically, the song emphasizes epic grandeur, perseverance, and legendary authority. Anchored by the iconic phrase 'Aarambikalangala' ('Shall we begin?'), the track marks a powerful declaration of warfare and justice, immortalizing the character's name across eras as an unstoppable force of nature.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Oxymoron / Juxtaposition
“Ratchasan raman yena”
Contrasting two opposite traits—'Ratchasan' (demon/monster) and 'Raman' (virtuous deity/savior)—to describe the complex duality of the protagonist.
Simile (Uwamai)
“Vizhundhal idiyai / Ezhundhal malaiyaai”
Compares his falling to a powerful thunderbolt ('idiyai') and his rising to an unshakeable mountain ('malaiyaai').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Ivan adaiyaalam / Adhu kadalagum”
Metaphorically describes his vast, deep, and unfathomable identity as the ocean ('kadalagum').
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Vizhundhal idiyai / Ezhundhal malaiyaai”
Repetition of initial consonant/vowel sound 'Vi' across consecutive lines ('Vizhundhal' / 'Perum por... / Pala' / 'Ivan').
Edukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Vizhundhal idiyai / Ezhundhal malaiyaai”
Rhyming of the second letter 'zhu' ('Vizhundhal' / 'Ezhundhal').
Onomatopoeia (Sol-Kurippu)
“Thakita thak dhim”
Use of traditional rhythm syllables ('Thakita thak dhim') to evoke martial drums and energy.
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Trivia
The iconic dialogue line 'Aarambikalangala' ('Shall we begin?') uttered in the track is a direct callback to Kamal Haasan's famous line from the teaser announcement of the film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The song also features elements and motifs referencing the original 1986 film 'Vikram', bridging two cinematic eras.
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