- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Kaaviya Thalaivi
- Movie release year
- 1970
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Jul 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a playful and romantic duet depicting a humorous tug-of-war between two lovers. The male partner expresses impatience and eagerness to initiate their romantic romance without delay, while the female partner teasingly insists on patience, urging him to wait a few days to preserve traditional modesty (panpaadu). Lyricist Kannadasan captures the charm of classical romantic banter where the hero admires the heroine's beauty and longs for affection, while the heroine balances her love for him with cultural decorum, creating a lighthearted dynamic.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Etukai (Second-Letter Rhyme)
“Aarambam indrae aagattum / Aarezhu naatkal pogattum”
The second letter 'ra' (ற/ர) rhymes across adjacent lines 'Aarambam' and 'Aarezhu'.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Appothum thalli poda koodaathu / Ippothae alli kolla koodaathu”
Both lines end with the identical verbal suffix '-koodaathu', establishing rhythmic symmetry.
Uruvagamm (Metaphor)
“Ponnaana angathai ellaam”
The heroine's body is described metaphorically as 'Ponnaana' (golden), signifying beauty and preciousness.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Sattangal thittangal ellaam / Sandhikkum velai yen amma”
Repetition of the initial 'S' sound in 'Sattangal' and 'Sandhikkum'.
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Trivia
Kaaviya Thalaivi (1970) was directed by K. Balachander, starring Gemini Ganesan and Sowcar Janaki. The music for this film was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, and the song was performed by the legendary duo T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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