- Lyricist
- Udumalai Narayanakavi
- Singers
- V. A. Chellappa, Chorus
- Music director
- B. R. Rejin
- Movie name
- Tamizhariyum Perumal
- Movie release year
- 1942
- Lyrics added on
- 13 May 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This folk-style theatrical song from the 1942 movie Tamizhariyum Perumal presents a lively dialogue between characters preparing for a journey. The character Muniyya is instructed to pay respect, dress up in fine attire, and embark on a palanquin without wasting time. The lyric highlights values of Tamil wisdom and domestic harmony amid humorous banter and hurried exchanges.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Purappadraannaa naeram pokkaadhae / Konjam poruiyaannaa summaa pesaadhae”
Matching second consonants across lines to maintain rhythmic flow, common in folk theater composition.
Moonaal / Alliteration
“Purappadraannaa naeram pokkaadhae”
Repetition of the 'p' sound creates a rhythmic cadence suited for folk dance/drama movement.
Repetition (Iratturukkal / Refrain)
“Poi vaaraen / Poi vaa nee”
Conversational call-and-response repetition that builds comic urgency during the send-off scene.
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Trivia
Tamizhariyum Perumal (1942) was an early Tamil mythological-folklore film produced by Modern Theatres and directed by T. R. Sundaram. Udumalai Narayanakavi's lyrics heavily drew from traditional street play (Therukoothu) structures, using comedic dialogue songs to keep rural audiences engaged.
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