- Lyricist
- Kabilan
- Singer
- Shankar Mahadevan
- Music director
- Vidyasagar
- Movie name
- Madhurey
- Movie release year
- 2004
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Aug 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Machchan Peru Madurey' is a high-energy folk-pop song from the 2004 Tamil action movie 'Madhurey'. The track showcases a dynamic interplay between the lead couple, glorifying the hero's heroic, unstoppable persona and comparing his swiftness to a winged, two-legged horse. The lyrics combine rural folk humor with romantic flirtation. Throughout the song, vivid cultural imagery is utilized—from traditional instruments like the Parai and Urumi to local crafts like Thanjavur art and Banaras silk. The song highlights themes of youthful passion, charisma, and playful banter set to infectious folk rhythms.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Naan rekkai katti parandhu varum Rendu kaalu kudhirai”
Compares the protagonist's speed, energy, and freedom to a two-legged winged horse.
Simile
“Alai pola naan vilayaadinaal”
Uses 'pola' (like) to compare playful romance to the rhythmic surging of ocean waves.
Edhukai (Tamil Second-letter Rhyme)
“Urumi urumi melam / Iva urasa urasa thaalam”
The second letters 'ru' in 'Urumi' and 'ura' rhyme across adjacent lines, creating a classic Tamil rhythmic flow.
Monaai (Tamil Alliteration)
“Patti thotti sernthu vandhaa Pattaakaththi veesuven”
Repetition of the initial 'Pa' sound across words in the line for musicality.
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Trivia
The song was composed by Vidyasagar with lyrics by Kabilan, and rendered with great vigor by singers Shankar Mahadevan and Anuradha Sriram. Featuring actor Vijay, the song became a massive chartbuster across Tamil Nadu upon release in 2004.
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