- Lyricist
- Santhosh Rajan
- Singer
- Benny Dayal
- Music director
- Shaan Rahman
- Movie name
- Varalaru Mukkiyam
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Apr 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This fast-paced, humorous track from 'Varalaru Mukkiyam' captures the comical angst and romantic misadventures of a young man reflecting on his love interests. He sings about Megala, a sheltered girl who makes his heart race, while warning friends about the practical perils of love involving strict parents. Interspersed with playful banter with his friends, Kerala food references like Puttu and Kadala, and comedic reflections on past heartbreaks with characters named Yamuna and Jamuna, the song highlights the modern youth's perception of romance. Ultimately, the song concludes with a humorous yet grounded lesson on love: while many romantic interests may cross one's life, only one genuine relationship endures until the end, whereas a failed attempt leaves one's life completely derailed.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Reduplication)
“Pothi pothi valatha pulla megala”
Repetition of words like 'Pothi pothi' (sheltered) and 'Uththu uththu' (staring intently) for emphasis and rhythmic appeal.
Rhyme (Edhugai / Monai)
“Azhage yamuna / Adiyae jamuna”
Internal and end rhymes created using similar sounding words such as 'Yamuna' and 'Jamuna' to add humor and catchiness.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Puttu pola / Uthirntha manasa”
Compares a broken heart crumbling apart to the texture of 'puttu' (steamed rice cake).
Metaphor & Colloquial Idiom
“Paathi life-uh puncture aagum”
Uses 'life puncture aagum' to metaphorically express a life getting derailed or ruined due to failed romance.
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Trivia
'Varalaru Mukkiyam' (2022) stars Jeeva in the lead role, directed by Santhosh Rajan who also wrote the lyrics for this fun track. The song features Malayalam-infused Tamil slang (like 'Chetta' and 'Onam sela') reflecting the Kerala-adjacent setting in parts of the film's narrative.
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