- Lyricist
- Naveen. M
- Singers
- Natarajan Sankaran, N. R. Priyanka
- Music director
- Natarajan Sankaran
- Movie name
- Kolanji
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Aug 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful romantic song from the movie Kolanji (2019) expresses a young man's lighthearted infatuation and deep affection for his beloved. Using witty, everyday brand references like Fair & Lovely, Fairever, Complan, and Horlicks, he proclaims that he needs no artificial cosmetics or health drinks—just her smile and simple touch are enough to keep him healthy and happy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (Rhyming Endings)
“Thaaliya katti kittu / Maalaiya maathi kittu / Kalyanam panni kittu”
The repetitive use of the verbal participle ending '-kittu' at the end of consecutive lines creates a rhythmic and melodic flow.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Unnala thookkam kettu / Ullooril perum kettu”
Both lines start with the sound 'U', establishing an initial phonetic harmony.
Simile (Upamai)
“Ottadha gaandham pola”
The speaker compares his restless, unattached state of longing to an inactive or non-sticking magnet using the comparative word 'pola' (like).
Hyperbole & Metaphor
“Nee siricha pushti aaven di”
Exaggerates the effect of her smile by metaphorically equating it to physical nourishment and health vitality ('pushti').
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Trivia
The song is from the 2019 Tamil drama movie 'Kolanji', directed by Dhanaram Saravanan and starring Samuthirakani, Sanghavi, and Rajaj. The music for the film was composed by Natarajan Sankaran, while the lyrics for this fun track were penned by Naveen.M.
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