- Lyricist
- Annamalai
- Music director
- Vijay Antony
- Movie name
- Uthama Puthiran
- Movie release year
- 2010
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Feb 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses the exuberant joy of two lovers whose long-cherished dream of marriage is finally coming to fruition. The lyrics vividly evoke traditional Tamil wedding customs, rich with cultural motifs like raw rice lamps, ground sandalwood, Madurai jasmine, and saffron. The protagonists celebrate how fast their love blossomed from a small seed into complete fulfillment. In the second half, the emotion deepens into a realistic, comforting vision of domestic life. The singer expresses that true happiness does not require grand luxuries; having a loving companion who shares smiles, wipes tears, and greets them at the doorway upon returning home is more than enough to complete life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Poovum illa kaayum illa kaniyaachu”
The line compares the rapid culmination of love to a seed directly becoming a fruit without waiting through flower and unripe stages.
Refrain / Epiphora (Iyaibu)
“Kooda vara enna kora adhu podhum / Veettukulla koodu kattu adhu podhum”
The phrase 'adhu podhum' ('that is enough') repeats at the end of multiple lines to emphasize contentment and deep emotional satisfaction.
Cultural Imagery / Sensory Imagery
“Pacharisi pudicha maavilakku araicha sandhanamum manakka”
Employs rich olfactory and visual sensory details of traditional Tamil auspicious rituals (Pacharisi, Maavilakku, Sandhanam, Madhura Malli).
Did you know?
Trivia
Uthama Puthiran (2010), starring Dhanush and Genelia D'Souza, was directed by Mithran Jawahar and featured a hit soundtrack composed by Vijay Antony. The song prominently incorporates traditional South Tamil Nadu wedding symbolism and festive folk beats, showcasing Vijay Antony's signature blend of folk-pop melody.
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