- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Mohammed Aslam, Tanvi Shah, Pop Shalini
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Varalaaru
- Movie release year
- 2006
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Sept 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic song from the film 'Varalaaru' (2006), composed by A.R. Rahman with lyrics by Vairamuthu, is a playful exploration of youth, romantic pursuit, and flirtation. The protagonist describes youth as a riddle ('Vidugathai') and women as the ultimate answer ('Vidai'). Using colorful allegories, women are likened to parrots ('kiligal') invited to spend the night sharing poetry and affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Ilamai... Vidugathai... Pengalae vidai...”
Youth is portrayed as a riddle ('Ilamai... Vidugathai') and women as the answer ('Pengalae vidai'), while women are also metaphorically referred to as parrots ('kiligal').
Allusion (Purana Kurippeedugal)
“Raman polae vazhvathendru... Dasarathan pola vaazha...”
References to characters from the epic Ramayana—Rama (known for his devotion to one wife) and Dasaratha (who had multiple wives)—are used to contrast playboy bachelorhood with post-marriage fidelity.
Anaphora / Repetition (Edual)
“Ilamai ilamai ilamai ilamai”
Repetition of words like 'Ilamai', 'Vidugathai', and 'KiligaL' adds rhythmic drive and playful musicality to the lines.
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Trivia
Varalaaru (2006) marked a major collaboration between director K.S. Ravikumar, actor Ajith Kumar (who played a triple role), and Academy Award-winning composer A.R. Rahman. Lyricist Vairamuthu used contemporary metaphors—such as artificial satellites finding treasures on Earth—to create a modern yet poetic contrast with romantic discovery.
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