- Lyricist
- Annamalai
- Singer
- Krishnan Mahesan
- Music director
- Vijay Antony
- Movie name
- Yuvan Yuvathi
- Movie release year
- 2011
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Feb 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Kadala Poduraan' from the 2011 Tamil movie 'Yuvan Yuvathi' is a fast-paced, contemporary youth track centered around local urban Tamil slang. The primary phrase 'kadala podudhal' literally translates to 'dropping peanuts' but colloquial Tamil uses it as a popular slang for flirting or chatting up someone endlessly. The lyrics playfully track a young guy attempting to woo a girl using sly glances, relentless conversation, and pretending to look away shyly when she catches him staring. overall, the song captures the upbeat, carefree essence of modern college-style romance and casual banter.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Idiom / Colloquialism
“Kadala poduraan”
The core hook 'Kadala poduraan' uses local Tamil youth slang meaning 'flirting or chatting endlessly'.
Alliteration (Mona)
“Manna paakkuraan / Illa ponna paakkuraan”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds in 'Manna paakkuraan' and 'Ponna paakkuraan'.
End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Paiyan kannula paakkuraan / Ponnukkitta kadala poduraan”
Rhyming ending verbs like 'paakkuraan', 'poduraan', and 'thaakkuraan' across consecutive stanzas creating a rhythmic cadence.
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Trivia
The music for 'Yuvan Yuvathi' was composed by Vijay Antony. The expression 'Kadala Poduraan' became a hugely popular youth catchphrase during the early 2010s in Tamil pop culture.
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