... says actor turned singer Dhanush who is partly responsible for setting off an entire phenomenon called Kolaveri Di

It all began on an unassuming Thursday morning when we caught the first glimpse of this soon-to-be rage. Soon after that,u00a0 phrases like 'soup song,' 'seriya vaasi' and 'Kaila Glass'su'u00a0weren't sounding strange anymore.


Anirudh and Aishwaria

The internet and social networking sites were abuzz with discussions on and links to the song. Kolaveri di (barbaric rage)is the new song by newbie music director Anirudh Ravichander and actor/singer Dhanush that has taken the country by storm.
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The simplicity and matter-of-fact style is the first thing that hits you about the song. And it's one of those numbers that refuses to get off your head.

The song was an impromptu act by Dhanush while director of 3, the film the song is a part of, Aishwarya Rajnikanth and actor Shruti Hassan looked on.

The recorded version of the studio session was leaked on Youtube. After repeated attempts of trying to trace the source, the track was released publicly on November 17.

Talking about the lyrics, Dhanush in a telephonic interview from Chennai, says, "There is no history to the word 'Kolaveri.' It was the first word that came to my mind when I heard the composition."

The lyrics that follow that word are in English with a Tanglicised accent and a smattering of Tamil. What's incredible isu00a0 the viral popularity of the song and the video within a matter of days.


Dhanush

Dhanush says, "We all knew this song would click but never knew it was going to make it this big. It is just a song that got more popular than it should have." When asked what makes the song a sensation that the nation can't stop humming, he says, "Three things make this song work: it's simple, silly and funny."

Basking in the newfound glory of a singer, Dhanush admits it doesn't change things too much for him and that he will continue his routine as an actor despite the fan following the song has brought him.

MiD DAY also got chatty with Anirudh who can't seem to fathom the fame that has hit him over the past few days.