- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Nikhita Gandhi, Tippu, A. R. Reihana
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Kaatru Veliyidai
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Feb 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Saarattu Vandiyila is a festive, high-energy folk-pop wedding track from Mani Ratnam's Kaatru Veliyidai (2017), composed by A.R. Rahman with lyrics by Vairamuthu. The song captures the playful banter, romantic anticipation, and sensual excitement surrounding traditional Tamil marriage rituals and the wedding night (Shobanam). It uses vivid village imagery, comparing the lovers to young wild elephants and comparing marital intimacy to traditional customs uniquely characteristic of Tamil culture.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Saarattu vandiyila seerattoliyila”
Matching first letters in words within the line or across lines, such as 'Saarattu' and 'seerattoliyila'.
Edhugai (Rhyming second letters)
“Kathaazhang gaattukkul / Maththaalam kekkudhu”
Second letter 'th' matches across 'Kathaazhang' and 'Maththaalam'.
Uvamai (Metaphor / Simile)
“Ponnu dhaan rathina katti / Maappilla vethala potti”
Comparing the lovers to young wild elephants ('Sithaanai') and comparing the bride/groom to a gem and a betel box.
Tharkurippetradani (Personification / Imagery)
“Aasai ulla vervaiya pol / Vaasam edhadi”
Vivid metaphorical imagery comparing intimate sweat to perfume and using nature elements like Courtallam falls.
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Trivia
Although the movie Kaatru Veliyidai is primarily set against the backdrop of Kashmir and the Indian Air Force, this track brings an authentic, energetic rural Tamil folk flavor arranged dynamically with modern orchestral pop production by A.R. Rahman. The song features vocals by Tipu, A.R. Raihanah, and Nivas.
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