- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singers
- Jitin Raj, Shashaa Tirupati
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- Mudinja Ivana Pudi
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 14 May 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This track ('Halena') from the film 'Mudinja Ivana Pudi' (2016) is a high-energy, contemporary romantic duet featuring a mix of Tamil and English ('Tanglish') lyrics. The male protagonist passionately begs his love interest to be his lover, confessing that her gaze drowns him and drives him crazy. The female lead playfully pushes back, stating she is not easily won and challenging him to keep trying. As the song progresses, the lyricism turns into intimate and poetic banter. They trade evocative imagery—comparing their togetherness to a drum and its rhythm, the sky and its blue color, and fire within fire. Ultimately, both express a deep sensory connection through kisses, touch, and shared devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme / Epiphora)
“Varalama… thirudikkalama… / ...kaadhalil vizhalaama..”
Extensive use of the question suffix '-laama' at the end of consecutive lines creates a melodic rhythmic flow.
Uvamaani / Metaphor
“Nee melama / Naan thaalama / Nee vaanama / Naan neelama”
Comparing the lovers to interdependent natural and musical elements like drum and rhythm, sky and blue color.
Oxymoron / Hyperbole
“Neruppukkul theeya / Vechu polaama …”
Using intense paradoxical imagery such as putting fire inside fire ('Neruppukkul theeya').
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Trivia
This popular track, officially titled 'Halena', was composed by D. Imman with lyrics written by Madhan Karky for the 2016 action film 'Mudinja Ivana Pudi' starring Kichcha Sudeep and Nithya Menen. The song became a chartbuster due to its catchy EDM-pop production and Madhan Karky's signature blend of playful modern Tamil and English phrases.
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