- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- S. Janaki, S. C. Krishnan
- Music director
- G. Govindarajulu Naidu
- Movie name
- Maya Manithan
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Feb 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Achchaa pyaari pombala is a playful, banter-filled duet from the 1958 film Maya Manithan. The male protagonist boastfully tries to woo the woman, claiming his charm is inescapable and offering gifts while teasingly asking her not to play coy. The female character responds with equal wit, advising him to drop his pretenses, stop wasting time with idle talk, and act with sense instead of getting into unnecessary arguments.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Achchaa pyaari pombala / On machaan indha aambalai”
Rhyming of the second consonant in adjacent lines like 'pombala' and 'aambalai'.
Upamai (Metaphor/Simile)
“Pambara kannaal sangadhi sollu”
Comparing eyes to spinning tops ('Pambara kannaal') to emphasize their quick, energetic movement.
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Paisa melae paisa thaaren kobathai thallu”
Repetition of the 'p' sound in 'Paisa melae paisa'.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Vaeshamum podhum vaelaiyai paaru / Vetti pechu pesi kaalam pokkaadhae saaru”
Rhyming of 'Vaeshamum' and 'Vetti' in successive phrases.
Did you know?
Trivia
Maya Manithan (1958) features music composed by G. Govindarajulu Naidu with lyrics written by A. Maruthakasi. This playful duet features legendary playback singer S. Janaki early in her illustrious career, pairing with veteran singer S. C. Krishnan.
Keep listening
Songs with a similar feeling
From the same album
More songs from Maya Manithan
View albumSpot an issue?
Help us improve the lyrics or English translation.