- Lyricist
- Snehan
- Singer
- Hariharan
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Perazhagan
- Movie release year
- 2004
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Nov 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Perazhagan' (2004) carries a deeply philosophical and emotional tone, centered around the core message that human life is short and precious, so one must make the most of it despite physical imperfections or life's hardships. The narrative follows Chinna, a physically challenged man with a hunchback, who selflessly strives to help a visually impaired woman, Priya, gain her eyesight. The emotional arc captures the beauty of selfless sacrifice alongside the protagonist's subtle vulnerability and fear. While he endlessly prays and seeks divine help so she can see the world, a poignant question lingers in the background: once her sight returns, will her love remain, or will his own feelings remain an unfulfilled dream? Through its poetic verses, the song celebrates pure love, optimism, and unyielding hope.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uwamai Ani)
“Bhoomi pola oivindri”
Compares the protagonist's relentless, unceasing efforts to help his loved one with the continuous rotation of the Earth ('Bhoomi pola').
Metaphor
“Indha vellai manithan thaan”
Uses 'vellai manithan' (white/pure man) as a metaphor for a person with an innocent, selfless, and pure heart.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Aval aasaigal nijam aaghumo / Ivan aasaigal kanavaaghumo”
The lines end with rhyming words ('nijam aaghumo' / 'kanavaaghumo'), contrasting her wishes coming true against his dreams turning into illusions.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kanavu kaanum vaazhkai”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound in 'Kanavu' and 'kaanum' adds rhythmic harmony to the line.
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Trivia
In 'Perazhagan' (2004), actor Suriya played a dual role—one as Karthik and the other as Chinna, a hunchbacked youth. His compelling performance as Chinna earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil. The music for the film was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, and the album was widely praised for blending folk beats, melodies, and deeply emotive tracks like this one.
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