- Lyricist
- Muthamil
- Singer
- Anthony Daasan
- Music director
- Sean Roldan
- Movie name
- Mundasupatti
- Movie release year
- 2014
- Lyrics added on
- 9 May 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic folk track from Mundasupatti illustrates the comically chaotic life and romantic misadventures of a protagonist navigating a world full of twists. The lyrics portray how an otherwise smart guy stumbles unsteadily while pursuing love, becoming an object of amusement in his own village. Through lighthearted Tamil folk phrases, the song depicts his inner ambition to overcome obstacles, rise from the dust like gold, and achieve success despite societal unpredictability. At its core, the song embraces a carefree, philosophical outlook on life's ups and downs. Whether fortune arrives or leaves, one must face destiny boldly without losing humor, even if life temporarily turns a man into a clown.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ezhuthu Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Killaadi oruththan / Allaadi alanjaanae”
The second consonant 'll' is repeated across consecutive lines to create a rhythmic folk cadence.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Allaadi alanjaanae / Thinndaadi thirinjaanae”
The ending suffix '-anae' is consistently repeated to generate poetic uniformity in folk singing.
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Munnora nenachikka poraan / Ivan munnera thunichittaan vaaraan”
Repetition of the initial letter 'M' builds internal rhythm in the line.
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Trivia
Mundasupatti (2014) features an acclaimed original soundtrack composed by Sean Roldan, marking one of his early break-out albums in Tamil cinema. The film is a period comedy set in a fictional retro village where the inhabitants harbour a deep superstitious fear of photography.
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