- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singers
- Vikram, Suchitra, Andrea Jeremiah
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Rajapattai
- Movie release year
- 2011
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Apr 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Laddu Laddu' is a playful, high-energy duet featuring humorous romantic banter and philosophical comparisons about choices in love and life. The metaphor of 'two laddus' (double sweets) represents having two attractive choices or romantic partners, symbolizing luck and indulgence. The male and female characters debate the practicality and morality of double choices through witty analogies, referencing Hindu mythology (Lord Murugan's two wives), everyday foods, and life situations. While the male protagonist lightheartedly argues in favor of enjoying life's double blessings without restrictions, the female character counter-argues with common sense, noting that while having two hands or two houses is fine, having two wives or double commitments leads to chaos. Ultimately, the track celebrates fun, attraction, and the unpredictable game of romance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for emphasis)
“Hey laddu laddu rendu laddu”
Repeated use of 'laddu laddu' and 'luckkae luckkae' creates a catchy rhythmic cadence while emphasizing abundance and sweetness.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Kumarina panju mittaai”
Comparing a young girl to 'panju mittaai' (cotton candy) highlights sweetness, delicacy, and charm.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Sooriyana polae naan otha aalu”
The speaker compares himself to the Sun ('Sooriyana polae') to emphasize his uniqueness and singular focus.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Pagalae illaiyinaa vanthiduma nightu”
Rhyming scheme using English loanwords like nightu, sightu, rightu, fightu across consecutive lines.
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Trivia
'Laddu Laddu' from 'Rajapattai' (2011) was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and famously sung by lead actor Vikram himself along with singers Suchitra and Priyadharshini. The song features actor Vikram alongside Shriya Saran in a vibrant special dance sequence.
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