- Lyricist
- Vivek
- Singer
- Dhee
- Music director
- Santhosh Narayanan
- Movie name
- Irudhi Suttru
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Dec 2016
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Ei Sandakara' is a playful and affectionate romantic track from the sports-drama film 'Irudhi Suttru'. Sung from the perspective of Madhi, a hot-headed young female boxer, the song expresses her uninhibited love for her stern boxing coach. She uses sports and combat imagery, asking him to cease physical boxing matches and instead enter a playful fight of kisses with her, declaring her bold intent to marry him. The song highlights her inner emotional transformation, where despite her rebellious exterior, her heart floats helplessly in love like a boat in a stream, bound inseparable from her mentor and beloved.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Juxtaposition / Antithesis
“Kuthu sanda ithoda nippatu pothum / Mutha sanda ennoda nee poda venum”
Contrasts physical violence ('Kuthu sanda' - punch fight) with romantic affection ('Mutha sanda' - kiss fight).
Edugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Thedi kattika poren / Thaavi ottika poren / Thaali kattika poren”
Repetition of rhyming patterns across line beginnings ('Thedi', 'Thaavi', 'Thaali') creating a rhythmic driving chorus.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Siru odaiyil.. oru odama / Manasoda oru kadhal methanthoduthada”
Compares her heart's love floating gently to a small boat navigating a little stream.
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Trivia
Composed by Santhosh Narayanan and sung powerfully by Dhee, 'Ei Sandakara' became a massive hit upon release. Lyricist Vivek smartly incorporated boxing terminology to fit the protagonist's background while retaining a catchy, rustic folk-pop charm.
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