- Lyricist
- Thirumalai Kishore
- Singer
- Mukesh
- Music director
- Chakri
- Movie name
- Pillaiyar Theru Kadaisi Veedu
- Movie release year
- 2011
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Sept 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This upbeat, lighthearted Tamil folk song captures the joyous confession of a rustic, carefree protagonist (Ganesan) who falls deeply in love. He humorously describes his former life as a local, uncontrolled vagabond who spent his days enjoying free alcohol and dodging responsibilities. Everything changes when a girl enters his life and melts his rough heart, leading him to realize that she is his destined life partner. Through funny self-deprecating admissions—like knowing only one sentence in English and being completely uneducated—he expresses his wholehearted devotion. He promises to stay by her side, keep her entertained without needing external comedy, and cherish her into old age if she accepts his sincere love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor / Idiom
“Viragu manasa polandhu pottaa”
Compares his rough, unfeeling heart to hard firewood ('viragu') that she split wide open with her love.
Iyaipu (Rhyming end words)
“Kaalaiyilum kannumuzhichen / Enjodi neethaannu kandupudichen”
The lines end with rhyming verbs ('kannumuzhichen' and 'kandupudichen'), establishing a rhythmic pattern.
Ethugai (Second letter agreement)
“Osiyila sarakkadichi / Ohonnu irundhenae”
The second consonant 's/h' sounds harmonize across both opening lines.
Pop Culture Reference / Hyperbole
“Gavundamani thevaiyilla / Kalakalanu nee sirikka”
Refers to iconic Tamil comedian Goundamani to hyperbolically state that her laughter will come naturally without needing a legendary comedian.
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Trivia
The song is from the 2011 romantic drama movie 'Pillaiyar Theru Kadaisi Veedu', starring Jithan Ramesh and Sanchita Padukone. The music was composed by popular Telugu composer Chakri, marking one of his rare musical works in Tamil cinema. Sung with high energy by playback singer Mukesh, the track incorporates local Chennai street humor and colloquial slang written by lyricist Thirumalai Kishore.
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