Before TVSK, comedians-turned-heroes (Vivek, Vadivelu) rarely got full-fledged musical albums with romantic duets. Thaman treated Santhanam like a mainstream hero. He gave him a "Local Boys" mass anthem, a "Ival Dhaana" romantic spectacle, and a soulful melody. This album proved that a comedian could carry a musical hit.
While not a lyrical song, Thaman composed a recurring for Kumar that deserves mention. It is a quirky, jazzy piece played on a muted trumpet and a walking bassline. It sounds like something out of a Charlie Chaplin film. theeya velai seiyyanum kumaru songs
Switching gears entirely, "Azhagiya Soodana Poovey" is the film’s soulful romantic track. It happens during a crucial montage where Kumar begins to genuinely fall for Sanjana (Hansika), despite their class differences. This album proved that a comedian could carry a musical hit
The irony of this song is that while it plays, the actual scenes show Kumar stalking her (in the comedic, harmless way typical of 2010s cinema) and getting into trouble. The peaceful melody contrasts hilariously with the visual chaos of him falling off ladders and getting slapped. Thaman understood that to sell a comedy, you need a straight-faced, beautiful melody to highlight the absurdity of the situation. 3. "Ival Dhaana" – The Euphoric Confession Singers: Karthik, Megha Lyrics: Vaali It sounds like something out of a Charlie Chaplin film
Released in 2013, Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (TVSK) is a quintessential Tamil romantic comedy directed by Sundar C. Starring the energetic Santhanam in his first full-fledged lead role, alongside the gorgeous Hansika Motwani, the film is a laugh riot. But beneath the slapstick and the situational comedy lies a hidden gem: its soundtrack.
Dancer-actress Shakeela (in a cameo) appears in this song, and the steps are deliberately exaggerated—flailing arms, twisted legs, and goofy expressions. It serves as an interval block song to wake up the audience if they got sleepy during the romance. 5. "Theme Music" – The Hero's Sting Composer: S. Thaman
Vaali lets loose here. The lyrics are a series of random complaints: "Loosu penne, un kannu rendum, mathakku mathakku vizhiyile..." (Crazy girl, your two eyes are like spinning tops). The song doesn't need to make sense. It is meant for the "college bus" and "local teashop" audience. It is loud, proud, and unapologetically Tamil.