- Lyricist
- Isaignani Ilayaraja
- Singers
- Rajaganapathy, Ananya Bhat
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Margazhi Thingal
- Movie release year
- 2023
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Aug 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Pudichirukka from the film Margazhi Thingal (2023) is a vibrant and playful romantic duet depicting two lovers navigating their burgeoning feelings. The song begins with rhythmic wordplay about liking each other and setting aside formal thoughts, showing how their initial opposition and rivalry gradually blossomed into a mysterious and deep bond. The lovers express a desire to break away from societal rules and family constraints, comparing themselves to birds escaping a cage to savor tender moments together. Despite the challenges of an unsupportive environment, their deep longing for warmth, touch, and companionship prevails.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Edhirukku edhira thodangiyadhu / Pudhirukku pudhira thodargiradhu”
Rhyming of second consonant/vowel sounds in Edhirukku and Pudhirukku across adjacent lines.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Koottai vittu iru paravai”
Comparing the young lovers escaping societal confines to two birds leaving their cage to experience freedom.
Wordplay & Rhyming Verb Patterns
“Female :Pudichikichu / Male :Padippavittu / Female :Padichukichu”
Rhythmic phonetic mirroring using catchy sound-alike verbs like Pudichikichu and Padichukichu in a playful duet interaction.
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Trivia
Margazhi Thingal (2023) marks the directorial debut of Manoj Bharathiraja, son of legendary director Bharathiraja. Maestro Ilaiyaraaja composed the music and penned the lyrics for this track.
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