- Lyricist
- Dhanush
- Singer
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Music directors
- Not listed
- Movie name
- Velai Illa Pattadhaari
- Movie release year
- 2014
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Dec 2016
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful, sarcastic passage captures the humorous banter surrounding the protagonist, Raghuvaran, an unemployed engineering graduate from the movie 'Velai Illa Pattadhaari'. The lyrics tease him about playing the role of a hero, romantic lead, or comedian in his own life, framing his situation with self-deprecating humor.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Ey inga paaru / Koothu joru / Comedy yaaru”
The lines end with rhythmic, rhyming sounds ('paaru', 'joru', 'yaaru') creating a catchy, musical cadence.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Molagaa inikkuma ? / Vellam kasakkumaa ? / Kudhira kolaikkumaa?”
Every question line ends with the interrogative suffix '-umaa', establishing a strong rhythmic structure.
Muran (Antithesis / Irony)
“Molagaa inikkuma ? / Vellam kasakkumaa ?”
Uses opposite traits (chili being sweet, jaggery being bitter) to highlight absurdity and impossibility.
Rhetorical Questions
“Korangu parakkumaa? / Meenu nadakkumaa? / Unakkidhu kedaikkumma?”
A series of absurd, impossible questions used to sarcastically imply that Raghuvaran getting good fortune is virtually impossible.
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Trivia
This track features in the 2014 blockbuster movie 'Velai Illa Pattadhaari' (VIP), which marked Dhanush's 25th film as a lead actor. The music was composed by Anirudh Ravichander, making it one of the most iconic soundtrack collaborations of the popular 'DnA' (Dhanush & Anirudh) duo. The lyrics were written by Dhanush himself, tailored to match the everyday colloquial speak and humor of young Chennai graduates.
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