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Vellai Ullam Velukaathey

From Vijay Sethupathi 25 Special Celebration Video · 2018

Lyricist
S. Gnanakaravel
Singer
Rahul Nambiar
Music director
Jerwin Joshuah
Movie name
Vijay Sethupathi 25 Special Celebration Video
Movie release year
2018
Lyrics added on
2 Nov 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Adaiyaalam thedi alaindhaanae
Aridhaaram poosi adaindhaanae
Kangalil urakkam
Illaamal uzhaipavan
Ovvoru nodiyum
Munnera thudipavan
Thuli kooda garvam kidaiyathae
Indha vellai ullam velukaathae
Oivariyaamal
Uzhaikkum gunathinil
Makkalin manadhai
Vendraanae
Dhinam vaagai soodi
Vellum greedam
Thalaiyilae yetra villaiyae
Kadai koodi thaandi
Vaazhum rasiganum
Paarpathil kashtam illaiyae
Padi yerum bothu
Kaalai vaarum
Dhrogigal koottam vendravan
Thalaraamal odi odi thanakkena
Aasanam seidhu kondavan
………………………..
Ivan mudivil
Theerkam niraindhirukum
Adhil maatram seivadhillai
Orae nodiyil eerkum siripinil
Konjam kooda kallam illai
Ivan kulathil
Yaarum kal eriya
Siru idamum thanthathillai
Ivan gunathil aaga sirandhavan
Sodai koora aatkal illai
Dhinam vaagai soodi
Vellum greedam
Thalaiyilae yetra villaiyae
Kadai koodi thaandi
Vaazhum rasiganum
Paarpathil kashtam illaiyae
Padi yerum bothu
Kaalai vaarum
Dhrogigal koottam vendravan
Thalaraamal odi odi thanakkena
Aasanam seidhu kondavan
He wandered in search of an identity,
He put on greasepaint and attained his dream.
Without any sleep
In his eyes, he works tirelessly;
At every single moment,
He strives to move forward.
He possesses not even a drop of pride,
This pure heart will never fade.
Without knowing rest,
Through his hardworking nature,
The hearts of the people,
He has truly conquered.
Winning victories every day,
The crown of triumph,
He never let it get to his head.
Beyond the farthest corner,
Even a fan living far away
Faces no difficulty in meeting him.
While climbing the ladder,
The treacherous crowd that trips his feet,
He overcame them all.
Running tirelessly again and again,
He established a throne for himself.
...
In his decisions,
There is absolute clarity,
He never alters them.
In his smile that captivates in an instant,
There is not a trace of deceit.
In his peaceful pond,
For anyone to throw a stone,
He has left no space at all.
He is noble in character,
There is no one to call him a failure.
Winning victories every day,
The crown of triumph,
He never let it get to his head.
Beyond the farthest corner,
Even a fan living far away
Faces no difficulty in meeting him.
While climbing the ladder,
The treacherous crowd that trips his feet,
He overcame them all.
Running tirelessly again and again,
He established a throne for himself.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This tribute song was composed to celebrate Vijay Sethupathi's milestone 25th film in the Tamil film industry. The lyrics chronicle his inspiring journey from humble beginnings as an uncredited background actor to achieving immense stardom. It highlights his relentless work ethic, unwavering determination, and how he successfully navigated through obstacles and betrayals in the industry without losing his humility. The song particularly praises his accessible nature toward his fans, his pure and innocent smile, firm decision-making, and high moral character. Despite achieving massive commercial success and earning the affectionate title 'Makkal Selvan' (Treasure of the People), he refuses to let fame get to his head (symbolized by not placing the 'crown' on his head), remaining grounded and devoted to his craft.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Adaiyaalam thedi alaindhaanae / Aridhaaram poosi adaindhaanae”

The second consonant 'di' matches in both words, creating a rhythmic harmony in Tamil poetry.

Metaphor

“Vellum greedam / Thalaiyilae yetra villaiyae”

'Greedam' (Crown) is used metaphorically to represent pride, ego, and the arrogance that often comes with success.

Idiom / Metaphorical Phrase

“Padi yerum bothu / Kaalai vaarum”

'Kaalai vaarum' (pulling the legs) refers to backstabbers trying to undermine someone's progress.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Thalaraamal odi odi thanakkena”

Repetition of the 'Th' consonant sound across words enhances the musical cadence.

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Trivia

This special song was created for the 'Vijay Sethupathi 25' celebration video in 2018, marking the release of his 25th feature film, 'Seethakaathi'. Written by lyricist S. Gnanakaravel, the lyrics accurately reflect Vijay Sethupathi's real-life reputation in the South Indian film industry as an approachable, down-to-earth actor who frequently meets fans and avoids star status trappings.

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