- Lyricist
- Viveka
- Singer
- Jithin Raj
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Kalathil Santhippom – 2020
- Movie release year
- 2020
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Oct 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a high-energy celebration of deep, unshakeable male friendship and camaraderie. It illustrates how true friends can compete fiercely as rivals on the sports field, yet step off the ground completely united, hand-in-hand, ready to celebrate each other's victories regardless of who wins. The lyrics emphasize that real friendship transcends formalities—true friends don't need superficial greetings, fake apologies, or formal etiquette. Furthermore, the song highlights the irreplaceable nature of a friend compared to other social or familial bonds. Even when life places friends far apart or presents complex challenges, a friend remains the primary pillar of support. No matter where life takes them, their spirit remains free, energetic, and bound by absolute loyalty, willing to lay down their lives for one another.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Muran (Antithesis)
“Edhirum pudhirum nippomae / Veliyeri vandhaal thozhil Kaigal serthu selvomae”
Contrasts standing as fierce rivals on the field with walking arm-in-arm as close friends off the field.
Iyaipu (Rhyme)
“Example illai poda engaloda natpukku / Excuse-eh kettadhillai engalukkul thappukku / Good morning evening ellam solla maattom oppukku”
The end of these consecutive lines rhyme with the suffix '-ukku' ('natpukku', 'thappukku', 'oppukku').
Uwamai (Simile)
“Kaathadiyaai oru kaathadiyaai / Ada angum ingum sutri sutri aadi varuvom”
Compares their free-spirited, carefree lifestyle and wanderlust to a kite ('kaathadi') dancing in the wind.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Vilaiyada pogum podhu / Veliyeri vandhaal thozhil”
Alliteration of the initial 'V' sound ('Vilaiyada' and 'Veliyeri') across the stanzas.
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Trivia
The song is from the 2021 Tamil sports-drama film 'Kalathil Santhippom', starring Jiiva and Arulnithi as close friends who compete in Kabaddi. The soundtrack and background score for the movie were composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, with lyrics written by Viveka capturing the essence of buddy friendship.
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