- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singers
- Sivakarthikeyan, Anthony Daasan
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam
- Movie release year
- 2013
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Jul 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song serves as the comedic title anthem for the movie 'Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam', depicting the lifestyle of unemployed, carefree rural youth led by the protagonist Bose Pandi. The lyrics humorously contrast grand declarations of honor, courage, and leadership with the absurd reality of their lazy, mischievous, and cowardice-filled daily lives. Through tongue-in-cheek comparisons to global icons like Mother Teresa and Abdul Kalam, the song highlights how these youths take pride in their trivial antics. Ultimately, the song celebrates youthfulness, rural camaraderie, and a completely stress-free attitude toward life. Despite their complete lack of discipline and tendency to run away at the first sign of real danger, the group's lighthearted humor and unshakeable self-confidence make them endearing figures in their village community.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Satirical Hyperbole
“Annae anbukku annai theresa ... Arivukku abdul kalaam”
Exaggerated humorous comparison of a local unemployed village slacker to iconic global figures like Mother Teresa, Abdul Kalam, and Nelson Mandela.
Muran (Irony / Contrast)
“Modhum puliyaaga lanthadippom / Muraicha payanthuruvom”
Juxtaposes bravado with cowardice—claiming to strut around like fierce fighting tigers, but immediately running away scared if someone glares back.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Veyil adikkuthu mazhai adikkuthu / Alai adikkuthu puyal adikkuthu”
Repetition of the ending word 'adikkuthu' across consecutive lines to create a rhythmic, catchy musical flow.
Ethugai (Second-Letter Assonance/Rhyme)
“Needhi nermai kaakkindra sangam / Nenja nimirthi poraadum sangam”
Rhythmic harmony created through the second letter pattern 'dhi' and 'nja' giving structure to the song's couplets.
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Trivia
'Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam' (2013) is a blockbuster Tamil romantic comedy film starring Sivakarthikeyan and Soori, directed by Ponram. The song's title and central concept refer to a fictional 'Carefree Youth Association' formed by rural slacker friends. Written by Yugabharathi, the lyrics became an instant pop-culture phenomenon in Tamil Nadu, giving birth to numerous real-life youth clubs bearing the same humorous name.
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