- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- L. R. Eswari, Chorus
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Yanai Valartha Vanampadi Magan
- Movie release year
- 1971
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Jan 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This intense and rhythmic tribal war song from the film 'Yanai Valartha Vanampadi Magan' (1971) portrays the fearless nature of forest-dwelling women protecting their land and traditions. Sung from the perspective of tribal women confronting an intruder who has trespassed or coveted their property, the lyrics issue a fierce warning that even the women of the tribe possess warrior spirit and will not tolerate disrespect or intrusion. Through vivid imagery of battle preparations, ritual dance, and devotion to Goddess Kali, the song highlights the cultural strength and martial courage of indigenous communities. Lyricist Kannadasan blends high-energy folk rhythms with powerful declarative Tamil poetry, set to K. V. Mahadevan's dramatic musical score and delivered with dynamic fervor by L. R. Eswari.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Podipadattum elumbugal / Uyir vidattum erumbugal”
Repetition of the second consonant character across consecutive lines ('elumbugal' and 'erumbugal') to create rhythmic harmony.
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Villedu vaal edu veerendra per edu”
Matching opening sound patterns across words within the line ('Villedu', 'vaal edu', 'veerendra').
Hyperbole (Exaggeration)
“Kannadikkum podhukooda kanal parakkum kettuko”
Dramatic exaggeration indicating that even a simple wink from the tribal women emits sparks of fire, emphasizing their fierce warrior aura.
Metaphor
“Uyir vidattum erumbugal”
Comparing enemies or trespassers to mere ants ('erumbugal') whose lives are easily taken, emphasizing their helplessness before the clan.
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Trivia
The film 'Yanai Valartha Vanampadi Magan' (1971), directed by P. Subramaniam, was an adventurous jungle action film featuring M. G. Ramachandran's brother M. G. Chakrapani's son Nagesh along with major South Indian actors. Playback singer L. R. Eswari was celebrated during this era for delivering powerful, high-energy dance and battle folk songs with exceptional vocal range and aggression.
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