- Lyricist
- Hari
- Singer
- Sriram Parthasarathy
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Vel
- Movie release year
- 2007
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Aug 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This emotional song from Vel explores the agonizing grief caused by the separation of twin brothers and the breakdown of familial love. Using vivid rural imagery—such as an uncared-for sapling on the roadside, green paddy turning into moss, and dust morphing into painful needles inside the eye—the lyrics convey the profound suffering of lost brotherhood and shattered trust.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Pacha nellu naaththu / Ippo paasiyaanathae”
Comparing the deterioration of pristine sibling affection to fresh green paddy saplings turning into dark moss over time.
Second-Letter Rhyme (Ethukai)
“Paasathula vandha sontham / Nesathula vandha pulla”
The second letter 's' aligns across consecutive couplet starts 'Paasathula' and 'Nesathula'.
Hyperbole (Uruvakamm / Adukku)
“Kannukkulla vizhindha / Thoosi oosiyaanathae”
Describing tiny dust particles transforming into sharp needles in the eyes to dramatically emphasize intense emotional hurt.
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Trivia
Vel (2007) directed by Hari featured Suriya playing dual roles as separated twin brothers (Vasudevan and Vetrivel). The soundtrack was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, and this sentimental song underscores the painful climax where misunderstandings and distance test family ties.
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