- Lyricist
- Vijay Tesingu
- Singer
- V. M. Mahalingam
- Music director
- Anthony Daasan
- Movie name
- Vairii
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 8 May 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Adiyae Kallichirukki' from the movie Vairii expresses the energetic and passionate feelings of a rustic protagonist who has fallen deeply in love. He humorously compares his transformation from an obscure local troublemaker into someone as prominent as a District Collector, all due to the overwhelming impact of love. Through rural metaphors like fattened rats in crops and white clothes in steam-washers, he conveys how love has changed his life's trajectory. In the second half, the song highlights his willingness to surrender completely to his beloved. He compares his restless wandering to a wild rabbit and a missile, showing how unstoppable yet vulnerable he feels. Ultimately, he considers his lover as his deity and submits himself fully to her judgment and desires.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Kaasa pola aanen / Collector pola aanen”
Compares his life and transformation using explicit comparison words like 'pola' (like) across multiple lines.
Rhyme (Ethirayi)
“Vellaviyil velutha / Vellamaiyil kolutha”
The second letter in adjacent lines rhymes ('ll' in Vellaviyil / Vellamaiyil).
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kattabomman naanu / Vaettai puli aanen”
Directly equates himself to historical figures and wild animals to express his changed stature and behavior.
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Koodu vittu koodu paanji / Kaadu muyalaa thiriyiren”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds 'K' across the lines.
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Trivia
'Vairii' (2018) is a Tamil film directed by Vijay Tesingu, featuring rustic folk-infused tracks designed to portray realistic rural romance and street-smart character dynamics.
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