- Lyricist
- Pa. Vijay
- Singers
- Shriram, Swetha Mohan
- Music director
- Joshua Sridhar
- Movie name
- Chennai Kadhal
- Movie release year
- 2006
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Mar 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Thimirae Thimirae / Thiruda Thiruda' from the 2006 Tamil film 'Chennai Kadhal' is an enchanting romantic duet composed by Joshua Sridhar with lyrics by Pa. Vijay. The song captures a sweet and poetic dialogue between two lovers expressing their deep fascination, admiration, and romantic surrender to each other. The female lover playfully calls her partner a sweet thief who stole her heart, while comparing his flame of love to melting wax inside her. In turn, the male lover elevates her beauty through cosmic imagery, describing how her smile created stars in the night sky and her blushes grew roses on earth. Throughout the track, hyperbolic metaphors and personifications heighten the romantic mood—illustrating how nature itself, from the sun to books and flower plants, bows down to the grace and beauty of the lovers. Pa. Vijay's lyricism blends charming wordplay with romantic devotion, establishing the union of their love as the birth of timeless Tamil poetry. Coupled with Shriram and Swetha Mohan's expressive vocal rendering, the song stands as a melodious celebration of youthful, poetic romance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Thimirae thimirae azhagaana thimirae”
Repetition of words like 'Thimirae thimirae' and 'Thiruda thiruda' to express heightened emotion and affection.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaadhal sudaraaga naanum mezhugaaga”
Comparing love to a glowing flame and oneself to melting wax ('Kaadhal sudaraaga naanum mezhugaaga').
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Vaanaththil iraithen vinmeen”
An exaggerated romantic poetic conceit where a smile is scattered into the sky to create stars.
Personification (Thannilaiyuruthal)
“Puthagamae vanthu padikkum”
Inanimate objects or nature (a book and a flower plant) given human actions like reading eyes and plucking the beloved.
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Trivia
'Chennai Kadhal' (2006) was directed by Vikraman and starred Bharath and Genelia D'Souza. The musical score was composed by Joshua Sridhar, who gained prominence following his hit soundtrack for 'Kaadhal' (2004). This duet is particularly appreciated for singer Swetha Mohan's charming vocal delivery alongside Shriram.
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