- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Poikkal Kudhirai
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Aug 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This cheerful, comedic track from 'Poikkal Kudhirai' (1983) celebrates the therapeutic power of laughter. Lyricist Vaali underscores that smiling costs nothing yet cures illnesses, making even a toothless smile radiant. The song pays homage to legendary figures such as Mahatma Gandhi for his candid toothless smile, comedy pioneer Kalaivanar N. S. Krishnan for spreading joy, and statesman C. N. Annadurai for his famous maxim that God dwells in the smiles of the poor. Through lively music by M. S. Viswanathan and energetic vocals by Malaysia Vasudevan, the song promotes positivity and health.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhyme / Edhugai
“Vaai vittu sirichchaa noivittu pogum”
Second-letter rhyming between 'Vaai' and 'Noi' (Vaai vittu / Noivittu) creating a rhythmic bounce.
Allusion
“Gandhi padaththai paarththaa”
References historic leaders and cultural icons like Mahatma Gandhi, Kalaivanar N. S. Krishnan, and C. N. Annadurai (Anna) to reinforce the social value of laughter.
Rhetorical Question
“Sirichchaa enna selavaa aagum”
Asking whether laughing incurs any financial expense to humorously urge people to laugh freely.
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Trivia
'Poikkal Kudhirai' (1983) was directed by K. Balachander and marked the film debut of acclaimed playwright Crazy Mohan, based on his hit play 'Oru Sontha Veedu Vaadagai Veedu'. The song uniquely blends Tamil folk humor with modern pop refrains like 'Mamma Mia'.
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