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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 varaWhen the protagonist/hero returns,
Ettu thikkum bayamdhanaeIsn't there fear in all eight directions?
Male
Ratchasan raman yenaEmbodying both a ruthless demon and Lord Rama,
Kanavai kondavan ivan dhanaeHe is the one who holds this visionary dream.
Male
Ivan varalaarumHis history and legacy
Oru yugam paadumWill be sung by an entire era.
Male
Ivan kalai dhaagamHis thirst for perfection
Por vinaiyagumTransforms into the act of war.
Male
Ivan adaiyaalamHis true identity
Adhu kadalagumIs as vast as the ocean.
Male
Pala porvendraHaving emerged victorious in many battles,
Oru peyar aagumHis becomes a legendary name.
Male
AarambikalangalaShall we begin?
Male
Thakita thak dhimThakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thak dhim thak dhimThak dhim thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thakita thak dhimThakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thak dhim thak dhimThak dhim thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thakita thak dhimThakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thak dhim thak dhimThak dhim thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thakita thak dhimThakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thak dhim thak dhim..hahahaha..Thak dhim thak dhim..hahahaha.. (Rhythmic beat and laughter)
Male
Vikram.. vikramVikram.. vikram
Vikram …vikram…Vikram …vikram…
Vikram…vikram…Vikram…vikram…
Vikram…vikram…Vikram…vikram…
Male
Naayagan meedum varaWhen the protagonist/hero returns,
Ettu thikkum bayamdhanaeIsn't there fear in all eight directions?
Male
Ratchasan raman yenaEmbodying both a ruthless demon and Lord Rama,
Kanavai kondavan ivan dhanaeHe is the one who holds this visionary dream.
Male
Vizhundhal idiyaiIf he falls, he falls like a thunderbolt,
Ezhundhal malaiyaaiIf he rises, he stands tall like a mountain.
Thalaivan oruvanA singular commander,
Perum por kalainganA master craftsman of grand warfare.
Male
Pala vaal thuzhaithumEven though pierced by many swords,
Ivan vizhundhadhillaiHe has never fallen.
Ulagey edhirthumEven when the entire world opposed him,
Ivan adangavillaiHe was never subdued.
Male
Idhu pol oruvanA man such as him
Ingu vaazhndhadillaiHas never lived here before.
Avanae muyandrumEven when death itself attempted,
Ivan maindhadhillaiHe did not perish.
Male
AarambikalangalaShall we begin?
Male
Thakita thak dhimThakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thak dhim thak dhimThak dhim thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thakita thak dhimThakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thak dhim thak dhimThak dhim thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thakita thak dhimThakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thak dhim thak dhimThak dhim thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thakita thak dhimThakita thak dhim (Rhythmic beat)
Thak dhim thak dhim..hahahaha..Thak dhim thak dhim..hahahaha.. (Rhythmic beat and laughter)
Male
Vikram.. vikramVikram.. 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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