- Lyricist
- Pa. Vijay
- Singers
- Karthik, Varsha Ranjith
- Music director
- Vidyasagar
- Movie name
- Aaruthra
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Jun 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Chellamma Chellam from the movie Aaruthra is a tender, heartwarming song celebrating the divine warmth of family relationships and sibling affection. The lyricist paints a vivid picture of a household where an elder brother acts as a father and mother to his younger sister, and where simple domestic moments—like sleeping on a father's shoulder or eating old rice prepared by a mother—feel far sweeter than heavenly bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Female :Koyil thaanae nam veedu”
Comparing the home directly to a temple ('Koyil thaanae nam veedu') to denote its sanctity and warmth.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Pookkal ellaam ivalukku mun Poopokkavae thayangadha”
Exaggerating the sister's beauty and gentleness by stating that flowers hesitate to bloom before her.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Appavukku amma naanae Ammavukkum appa naanae”
Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'A' in 'Appavukku' and 'Ammavukkum'.
Simile (Uwamai Ani)
“Kaalan kudai kullae Thoongum erumbai pol”
Comparing a safe nap on father's shoulder to an ant sleeping under a protective umbrella.
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Trivia
Aaruthra (2018) is an Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written, directed, and produced by lyricist Pa. Vijay, who also played the lead role and penned the lyrics for this song. The music for the film was composed by the renowned composer Vidyasagar.
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