- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singers
- Bamba Bakya, A. R. Ameen, Suzanne D’Mello
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- 2.0
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Sept 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song celebrates the innocent, borderless, and boundless existence of birds (Pullinangal) as observed by Pakshirajan (played by Rajinikanth), a bird lover in the film 2.0. The lyrics highlight how birds transcend human constructs like language, religion, and national borders, treating every corner of the Earth as their homeland and every living organism as family. The speaker expresses a deep yearning to possess a heart as innocent as theirs, wishing to fly along with them and protect them at all costs.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Literary Allusion (இலக்கியக் குறிப்பு)
“Yaadhum oorae engiraaai”
The phrase 'Yaadhum oorae' directly invokes the famous Sangam Tamil verse 'Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir' by Kaniyan Poongundranar, emphasizing universal brotherhood and global belonging.
Repetition / Anaphora (அடுக்குத் தொடர்)
“Sel sel sel sel”
The repetition of 'Sel sel sel' and 'Pullinangaal' serves to emphasize motion, freedom, and deep affection toward avian life.
Personification / Imagery (உருவகப்படுத்துதல் & காட்சிப் படிமம்)
“Siru kaalin men nadaiyil / Perum kolam pottu veippaai”
Birds welcoming the morning sun with their wings and drawing patterns ('kolam') on the ground with their delicate steps creates vivid nature imagery.
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Trivia
This track from 2.0 (2018) was composed by A.R. Rahman and features lyrics written by national-award winning lyricist Na. Muthukumar before his untimely demise in 2016. The song serves as the emotional backbone for the character Pakshirajan, played by Rajinikanth, who fights against telecommunication towers that harm bird populations.
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