Legasi Akatthinai dalam lirik lagu Tamil gubahan Vaali

Palani Krishnasamy

Abstract

This study aims to identify the elements of Akamtthinai, analyze the legacy of Akatthinai and assess the highlights of Akam literature influence found in Tamil song lyrics composed by Vaali, featured in Vaali 1000 Tamil song anthology. This study uses qualitative approach based on the library method and text analysis method. The Theory of Akatthinai pioneered by Tholkaappiyar was used to carry out this study. The findings show that there are 673 of the 1000 songs composed by Vaali have the elements of Akatthinai. Of the total, 279 songs were composed based on Kurinjitthinai, 161 songs composed based on Mullaitthinai, 132 songs composed based on Maruthatthinai, 58 songs composed based on Neythalthinai and 44 songs composed based on Paalaitthinai. The findings also show Vaali's ability to include the influence of Akam literature in its quotes. This study proves that Tamil song lyrics composed by Vaali have high level of Akam literary value. The implications of this study will be a guide to future Tamil songwriters to improve their composition.

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