- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singer
- Santosh Hariharan
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- 10 Enradhukulla
- Movie release year
- 2015
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Apr 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic song captures the quirky, secretive, and larger-than-life persona of the protagonist, a high-octane driver who refuses to reveal his real identity. Instead of giving a straight answer when questioned about who he is, he playfully adopts famous alter-egos from pop culture, sports, and cinema—such as James Bond, cricketer Virat Kohli, and legendary actor Kamal Haasan (referencing iconic dialogues like 'Nallavara Kettavara' from Nayakan). Through stylish hyperbole and clever slang, the lyrics depict him as an unstoppable, fearless, and charming rogue who drives like a fighter jet, treats danger casually, and blurs the lines between being a hero and a villain.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Naan paanja bulletuthaan / Aabadhae chickletuthaan”
Matching end sounds ('bulletuthaan' and 'chickletuthaan') create a bouncy, rhythmic flow.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Enakunu illa koondu / Un nenjula yenda gaandu”
The second consonant sound 'n' ('koondu' / 'gaandu' / 'vendu' / 'bondu') creates harmony across consecutive lines.
Metaphor
“Aana nadipula naa oru ocean”
The speaker directly compares his depth of acting skill to a vast 'ocean'.
Allusion (Cultural/Pop Reference)
“Nee nallavara illa kettavara / Hassan kamal hassan”
Direct allusion to actor Kamal Haasan and his famous dialogue from the iconic movie Nayakan ('Nee Nallavara Kettavara').
Did you know?
Trivia
In the film '10 Enradhukulla' (2015), directed by Vijay Milton, the protagonist played by Vikram never reveals his real name throughout the movie. Instead, he constantly adopts dynamic real-life and fictional alter-egos such as James Bond, Virat Kohli, and Kamal Haasan. Lyricist Madhan Karky cleverly incorporated these character quirks directly into this song.
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