- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Shankar Mahadevan, Swarnalatha
- Music director
- Vidyasagar
- Movie name
- Vedham
- Movie release year
- 2001
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Jul 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the movie Vedham (2001) is a playful, romantic duet featuring lighthearted banter and teasing between a man and a woman. The male protagonist addresses the female lead as 'Meenalochani' (fish-eyed beauty) and shower her with affectionate, mischievous compliments while encouraging her to drop her anger and embrace romance. In response, the female lead playfully calls him 'Pushpa Chandira' and warns him to keep his distance, chiding his cheeky advance and telling him not to indulge in bad or overly forward thoughts. As the song progresses, the dialogue shifts into witty banter filled with humorous metaphors about beauty, nature, and temptation. The male character compares her sweet nature to regional delicacies like Punjabi Kulfi and Panchamirtham, while playfully boasting about breaking through her defenses. The song captures the classic romantic trope of 'playful resistance meets charming persistence', ending on a catchy, rhythmic note of mutual affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rettai Kilarvi (Echo Words / Onomatopoeia)
“Kulu kulu kuyilae kodhikaadhae”
'Kulu kulu' is a Tamil expressional rhythm denoting coolness and softness, used here to describe the cool nature of a cuckoo.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaatru ennum raanuvam yeri”
The male lead metaphorically compares the wind to a invading military army ('raanuvam') that breaks open flower doors.
Simile (Upamani / Comparison)
“Nee panjamirutham / Paanjaala gulfi”
The heroine is compared directly to rich, sweet treats like Panchamirtham and Punjabi Kulfi to highlight her beauty and sweetness.
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Kasa musa paarvai paarkkaadhae / Kisu kisu vaarthai pesaadhae”
The second consonant 'sa'/'su' rhymes across adjacent lines ('Kasa' / 'Kisu').
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Trivia
The movie 'Vedham' (2001) was directed by K. Rajeshwar and starred Action King Arjun alongside Sakshi Shivanand and Vineeth. The music for the film was composed by the acclaimed music director Vidyasagar, with lyrics penned by the veteran lyricist Vairamuthu. The soundtrack is well remembered for its energetic rhythms and folk-pop fusion melodies.
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