- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singer
- Sathyan
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga
- Movie release year
- 2013
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Aug 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Ulladha Naan Solla Poren' from the film Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga is a satirical, comic take on Indian political campaigns and election manifestos. The singers highlight how politicians make extravagant, absurd promises—ranging from free electricity and petrol to delivering liquor at home and buying aeroplanes for every household—just to secure votes, only to forget every promise once elected.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Satire and Irony
“Veetuku oru aeroplane-ah Budget-ah thaakal seivom-nga”
The lyrics use extreme, ridiculous promises (like delivering liquor to homes and giving free aeroplanes in the budget) to mock political election manifestos.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Ulladha / Kettukunga”
The second consonant sound matches between adjacent lines, creating a rhythmic cadence in Tamil poetry.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Vasanam pesiputtu / Athaiyae senjaanga”
Repetition of initial consonant/vowel sounds across words in lines.
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Trivia
'Ulladha Naan Solla Poren' features music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja for the 2013 comedy film Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga directed by Pandiraj. The song is sung in a folk-parody style by Yuvan Shankar Raja himself along with Premgi Amaren, blending social commentary with comedic political satire.
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