- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Nov 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Ikku Seiyakku is a lively and romantic duetting folk track from the 1990 Tamil movie Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu. Rendered by legendary singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki, the song captures a playful, joyous exchange between two lovers declaring their devotion. Through vivid artistic imagery, the lovers describe their bond as a living canvas, a new epic of youth, and a divine union that brings heaven directly down to earth. Lyricist Gangai Amaran weaves together traditional folk rhythm burdens with rich Tamil romantic poetry, emphasizing that true wealth lies solely in each other's presence. Master composer Ilaiyaraaja blends authentic rural folk rhythms with Western orchestral arrangements, creating a evergreen duet that celebrates the celebratory procession of love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Pudhiyam kaaviyam anbae / Idhu pudhumai oviyam”
The repetition of the second consonant sound 'dhu' in adjacent lines ('Pudhiyam' and 'Idhu').
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Idhu poova illai kaiyaa”
Comparing the touch of the lover's soft hand to a delicate flower.
Anaphora / Repetition (Sol Pinvarunilai Ani)
“Pala aayiram aayiram aasai koodudhae / Aanandham aanandham aanadhae”
Repetition of the words 'aayiram' (thousands) and 'aanandham' (bliss) for emotional emphasis.
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Mellidaiyil maedai pottu / Melisaiyai paada vandhen”
Repetition of the initial 'M' sound in 'Mellidaiyil' and 'Melisaiyai'.
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Trivia
Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu (1990) was written and directed by Gangai Amaran, starring Ramarajan and Gautami. The film's soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja was a major box-office draw, continuing the successful rural folk-pop template established by Karakattakaran (1989).
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