- Lyricist
- Vishnu Edavan
- Singer
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Music director
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Movie name
- Vikram-2022
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Apr 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
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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