- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singers
- Hariharan, Sangeetha Sajith
- Music director
- Joshua Sridhar
- Movie name
- Chennai Kadhal
- Movie release year
- 2006
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Mar 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Rendaam Jaamam from Chennai Kadhal is a playful, energetic late-night romantic duet between the lead characters. The song revolves around the concept of the second quarter of the night (around midnight), using the metaphor of soul-transmigration (koodu vittu koodu paayum) to describe how romantic thoughts and dreams cross boundaries during late hours. The male protagonist playfully complains that his lover acts affectionate in his dreams but remains strict in real life, while the female protagonist teasingly defends herself, poking fun at his persistent flirting. Na. Muthukumar's lyrics combine clever urban Tamil colloquialisms with humorous folk metaphors, such as comparing intent to a cat that can never be vegetarian. Set to Joshua Sridhar's upbeat arrangement, the song showcases a lively dynamic of romantic banter, sweet tension, and mutual attraction.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethirai (Second-Letter Rhyme)
“Soppanathil vanthu mattum katti pudiche / Ada appurama neril vanthu thitti mudiche”
Matching second consonants across lines ('ppa' in Soppanathil and appurama), providing a rhythmic phonetic harmony in Tamil poetry.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Koodu vittu koodu paayum rendaam jaamam ho”
Comparing the wandering thoughts of late-night romantic longing to 'koodu vittu koodu paaythal' (astral projection or transmigrating from body to body).
Monai (Initial Sound Alliteration)
“Hey putham puthu sela nithamum thaan neeyum”
Repetition of the initial 'Pu' sound ('Putham', 'puthu') to create musical rhythm and emphasize the freshness of the attire.
Idiomatic Humor / Metaphor
“Poonaigalil saivam illa”
Using a popular Tamil proverb ('cats are never vegetarian') as a humorous metaphor to state that romantic motives cannot be hidden.
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Trivia
Chennai Kadhal (2006) was directed by Vikraman and starred Bharath and Genelia D'Souza. The music was composed by Joshua Sridhar, who rose to prominence with his acclaimed debut album 'Kaadhal' (2004). Sung by veteran Hariharan alongside Sangeetha Sajith, this track stands out for its lively fusion of midnight rhythm and humorous colloquial lyricism written by late lyricist Na. Muthukumar.
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