- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singer
- Haricharan
- Music director
- S. N. Arunagiri
- Movie name
- Kadugu
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Mar 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses intense existential angst, moral conflict, and a critique of human selfishness. It questions the arbitrary boundaries between good and bad, purity and flaw, asking who orchestrated such a world. The lyrics highlight societal hypocrisy—how people scream in pain when they suffer, yet turn a complete deaf ear when others experience the exact same tragedy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Muran (Antithesis)
“Kaayam… thanakkendraal… / Kaayam… piraakkendraal”
Contrasts suffering when it happens to oneself versus when it happens to others, pointing out human hypocrisy.
Ethugai (Second letter rhyme)
“Kanam kandu ranam solla / Manamingu pazhagiyadhu”
The second consonant 'na' (ன) matches in 'Kanam' and 'Manam'.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Nilavedhu karaiedhu / Azhagedhu kuraiedhu”
Lines end with rhyming phonetic suffixes 'karaiedhu' and 'kuraiedhu'.
Metaphor
“Ennullae… theeyo theeyo”
Compares inner distress, helplessness, and anger directly to an raging fire within.
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Trivia
The film 'Kadugu' (2017) was directed by SD Vijay Milton and produced by actor Suriya's 2D Entertainment. The song's evocative, philosophical lyrics were written by Madhan Karky, capturing the central theme of social justice and human morality explored in the film.
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