- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Durga
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Mar 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This upbeat and energetic song from the film Durga (1990) expresses the pride, spirit, and charm of a courageous young woman hailing from the Madurai region. She describes herself as a grand, lively chariot and a proud native daughter of Madurai who carries herself with dignity, while also acknowledging her loyal protector and street-side livelihood.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor & Simile
“Azhagu radham onnu / Kanni oru rosaathaan”
Compares the girl to a moving chariot ('Azhagu radham'), a rose ('Rosaathaan'), and sweet marjoram ('Marikolundhu') to emphasize her beauty and radiance.
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Aadi varum paadi varum”
Rhyming of the second letter 'di' in 'Aadi' and 'paadi'.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)
“Naan aanai katti poradikkum”
Referencing 'Aanai katti poradikkum', a classical cultural phrase denoting grand prosperity where elephants were used to thresh harvested grain.
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Trivia
The movie Durga (1990), directed by Rama Narayanan, featured Baby Shamili in the lead role along with a trained monkey and dog. The song became popular for its vibrant folk-based rhythm composed by Shankar-Ganesh and energetic delivery by K. S. Chithra.
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