- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Mathichiyam Bala, Kalakkal Kavya, Suganthi
- Music director
- Jose Franklin
- Movie name
- Nedunalvaadai
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Feb 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This folk-infused song from 'Nedunalvaadai' serves as a passionate, rebellious plea to local village deities and society. It captures the struggles of young lovers seeking acceptance amidst rigid social structures, family bonds, and caste dynamics. Using vivid rural imagery—like birds in a nest, heavy rain in sacred groves, and haystacks—the song urges society to choose compassion over caste-driven pride and animosity. The lyrics combine devotion with defiance, asserting that true righteousness lies in supporting young love and self-reliance rather than upholding toxic pride. It conveys that when familial love becomes a prison, brave hearts will break free to fight for justice and living on their own terms.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Chinnan siru kuruvi rendum”
Compares two young lovers to 'Chinnan siru kuruvi rendum' (two tiny birds) fluttering inside a nest, representing innocence and vulnerability.
Metaphor
“Oru theekuchi thaangathu / Vaikkaporu”
Compares love and anger/conflict to a matchstick ('theekuchi') and haystack ('vaikkaporu'), showing how fragile social constructs are against passionate emotion.
Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Suda suda mazhai adikkudhu / Sudalai maadan kaattukulla”
Tamil poetic rhyme where the second letter matches across lines: 'Suda' and 'Sudalai' share the 'da' (ட) sound.
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Thuninji mudivedukkanum / Thuninja nenjil thukkamilla”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds: 'Thuninji' and 'Thuninja'.
Hyperbole / Folk Defiance
“Varam kodukalaiyaa saami thalaiya / Killi veippom”
A humorous and bold folk expression threatening to pinch off the deity's head if prayers are not heard, common in rural Tamil ritual song tradition.
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Trivia
'Nedunalvaadai' (2019) is a critically acclaimed Tamil drama directed by Selvakannan, featuring music composed by Jose Franklin. The lyrics were penned by legendary poet Vairamuthu, who captured authentic Tirunelveli folk deity worship (Sudalai Maadan) and rural idioms.
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