- Lyricist
- La Varadhan
- Singers
- Anthony Daasan, Edwin Louis Viswanath
- Music director
- Edwin Louis Viswanath
- Movie name
- Soodhu Kavvum 2
- Movie release year
- 2024
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Oct 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a satirical, street-smart anthem reflecting the chaotic reality of modern society filled with petty thieves, fraudsters, opportunists, and fair-weather friends. Through humorous yet biting lyrics, the track serves as a caution to common people to stay vigilant against deceptive characters who put on a friendly act only to rob or betray them. It emphasizes the theme that materialistic relationships crumble during hard times and highlights the prevalence of small-time crooks operating in everyday public life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Ye stylea pesi chaina aruppaan / Kathiya kaati cellphone parippaan”
The lines end with similar rhyming sound endings ('aruppaan' and 'parippaan').
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kaasu vanthaa koodum uravu / Kashtam vandha odum piragu”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Ka' across consecutive lines.
Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Kollai kollai adippaan”
The word 'Kollai' is repeated consecutively to emphasize the intensity and scale of looting.
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Trivia
'Soodhu Kavvum 2: Naadhum Naattu Makkalum' is the sequel to the 2013 hit black comedy film 'Soodhu Kavvum'. The song incorporates public service announcement parodies typically heard at bus stands and railway stations to satirize everyday scams.
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