- Lyricist
- Siva Karthikeyan
- Singer
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Music director
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Movie name
- Naai Sekar
- Movie release year
- 2021
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Nov 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song is a quirky, comedic track from 'Naai Sekar' depicting the bizarre plight of the protagonist whose life is thrown into chaos due to canine-like traits and twists of fate. He laments how God wrote his destiny awkwardly ('left-handed'), making him suffer inside like a sad joker while putting on a smiling face as 'Naai Sekar' on the outside. The lyrics highlight funny dog mannerisms he exhibits—such as barking, fearing thrown stones, and raising a leg at poles—while also detailing how his bizarre behavior ruined his love life after he accidentally bit his prospective father-in-law.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Reduplication)
“Kola kola kolakkiren naanae / Kavva kavva thudikkiren naanae”
Repeated words used sequentially for emphasis and rhythm, mimicking dog actions and playful expressions.
Metaphor
“Ullukulla azhugura naan joker-u machaan”
Compares his inner state to a sad clown ('joker') hiding pain behind a playful facade.
Iyaibu (Rhyme)
“Veliyila sirikkira naai sekar-u machaan / Ennai nambi vandha care take-ru machaan”
End rhymes across lines ending with 'machaan' to establish a colloquial, friendly vibe.
Tanglish Metre & Rhythm
“Edakku modakka life-aye thiruppi vachaan / Left hand-il fate-aye ezhudhi vachaan”
Blending English words like 'life', 'fate', 'care taker', and 'damage' into Tamil sentence structures for contemporary comedic effect.
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Trivia
This track was written by popular actor Sivakarthikeyan as a special gesture for comedian Sathish's debut movie as a lead actor, 'Naai Sekar'. Composed and sung by Anirudh Ravichander, the promo video featuring Sivakarthikeyan, Anirudh, and Sathish became a viral hit upon release.
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