- Lyricist
- Ka. Mu. Sheriff
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- V. Dakshinamurthy
- Movie name
- Sarvadhikari
- Movie release year
- 1951
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Dec 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic dual-themed song from 'Sarvadhikari' (1951) transitions from a proud declaration of political power and influence to a tender expression of romantic devotion. In the first segment, the singer asserts her supreme authority, claiming she can raise beggars to kings, bend ministers to her will, and shape destinies through her charm, wit, and beauty.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Antithesis (Edhirninra Porul / Ethirai)
“Aandiyai arasanaakkiduven / Arasanai aandiyaakkiduven”
Contrasting pairs like beggar (Aandi) and king (Arasan) highlight the singer's immense power to reverse fortunes.
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Urvhakam)
“Aalum amaichan mudhalaai en / Sollil aadidum bommaigalae”
Ministers and rulers are compared to puppets ('bommaigalae') manipulated at her command.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Alliyin munn vennilaa / Vandhadhai polae”
The arrival of the beloved is beautifully compared to the full white moon appearing before a night-blooming water lily ('Alli').
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Melaai irundha arasar / Ellaamae keezh nilai aaginaarae”
Rhyming second consonants ('laa') across consecutive lines: Melaai / Ellaamae.
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Trivia
'Sarvadhikari' (1951) was a major early hit starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Anjali Devi, directed by T. R. Sundaram of Modern Theatres. The soundtrack, composed by Legendary Malayalam composer V. Dakshinamurthy in one of his rare Tamil projects, showcases P. Leela's sublime vocal range across both dramatic and romantic moods.
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