- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singers
- Tippu, Srimathumitha
- Music director
- Bharathwaj
- Movie name
- Ayya
- Movie release year
- 2005
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Jun 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Suththipoda Venaama' is a vibrant, romantic folk song from the Tamil movie 'Ayya' (2005), composed by Bharadwaj and written by Na. Muthukumar. The song captures a joyful dialogue between two lovers who express their deep affection and anticipation for married life. They talk about how the entire village admires their togetherness, so much so that they feel an evil eye (kannu) has been cast upon them. Through rich rural imagery, they describe how farmers, market crowds, and even the blowing wind seem to spread tales of their romance. The lyrics delve into tender domestic dreams—from lighting the household lamp and sharing betel leaves to playful intimacy, affection, and dreams of starting a family. Na. Muthukumar blends traditional village metaphors with sensual romance, creating a celebratory track that reflects deep bond, social warmth, and romantic longing.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Pachcha nellaaga / Namma perai / Nadavu seiyyuthaiyyaa”
Compares the names of the lovers being spoken/planted by villagers to green paddy saplings being transplanted into the soil ('Pachcha nellaaga namma perai nadavu seiyyuthaiyyaa').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Velakka kuththu velakka / nee veLichcham veesuva”
Compares the beloved bride entering the house to a traditional light lamp ('kuththu velakka') spreading illumination.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)
“Namma kathaiya pesi thaan / Kaathae veesudhu”
Exaggerates the influence of their love story by claiming that the wind blows only because people are talking about them ('Namma kathaiya pesi thaan Kaathae veesudhu').
Emonai (Initial Rhyme)
“Kaniyae machcha kaniyae / Kadainja velli silaiyae”
Repetition of initial consonant/vowels in adjacent lines, such as 'Suththipoda' and 'Kannu pattu', or 'Kaniyae' and 'Kadainja'.
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Trivia
'Ayya' marked the debut of top actress Nayanthara in Tamil cinema, starring opposite Sarathkumar. The music was composed by Bharadwaj, and the song became a huge hit across rural and urban Tamil Nadu for its catchy folk rhythm and romantic rural lyrics.
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