- Lyricist
- M. K. Balaji
- Music director
- Nivas K. Prasanna
- Movie name
- Sethupathi
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Dec 2016
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the film 'Sethupathi' captures the joyful and affectionate romantic bond between a tough police officer and his spouse. It playfully weaves police terminology—such as khaki uniforms and thieves—into a romantic light, describing how love softens a strict law enforcer into someone completely captivated by his partner.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (Rhyming end scheme)
“Unnaala kaakki satta kalaru aachu / Police-um thirudanaaga maariyachu / Pakkam nee iruntha pothum thookam pochu / Varapogum thukkam ellam thool thoolaachu”
The lines end with rhythmic, rhyming suffixes ('aachu', 'maariyachu', 'pochu', 'thool thoolaachu'), giving the verse a lively, melodic flow.
Muran (Antithesis)
“Inippo ada kasappo”
Contrasting terms 'inippo' (sweetness) and 'kasappo' (bitterness) are placed together to signify embracing all phases of life and love.
Metaphor
“Police-um thirudanaaga maariyachu”
A playful metaphor where the strict police officer is described as turning into a thief, symbolizing how love has stolen his heart or made him act out of character.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Netru indru naalai endrum neethan en moochu”
Repetition of initial consonants/vowel sounds ('Netru', 'neethan') creates a pleasing rhythm in the line.
Did you know?
Trivia
The track featured in the 2016 action-drama film 'Sethupathi', which starred Vijay Sethupathi and Remya Nambeesan in lead roles. The film's soundtrack was composed by Nivas K. Prasanna, and this track highlights the charming domestic chemistry between the protagonist and his wife amidst a cop drama setting.
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