- Lyricist
- M. K. Aathmanathan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- T. R. Pappa
- Movie name
- Vijayapuri Veeran
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Mar 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is an alluring dance item from the 1960 Tamil swashbuckler film 'Vijayapuri Veeran'. The performer captivates her beloved king with her dance and beauty, entreating him to pay attention to her before precious time slips away. She poetically compares herself to a rose that has willingly come looking for him, warning him lightly that if he ignores her, the opportunity and affection will fly away.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaivazhi (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Ullasa mogini / Unakketra kanmani”
Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'U' across consecutive lines to create melodic rhythm.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Thaniayadha mogam thaan / Idhu nalla neram thaan”
Use of matching ending rhyming words ('thaan') to emphasize the rhythm.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Thanagavae unnai / Thedi vandhadhae roja”
The dancer compares herself to a rose ('roja') that has sought out the king on its own.
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Trivia
Vijayapuri Veeran (1960), directed by Joseph Taliath Jr. and starring C. L. Anandan, was an adaptation of Alexandre Dumas's classic novel 'The Three Musketeers'. T. R. Pappa's soundtrack for the film was highly popular, with this track sung by P. Susheela serving as one of its prominent dance numbers.
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