- Lyricist
- Poovai Senguttavan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Ilaiyarani Rajalakshmi
- Movie release year
- 1978
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Aug 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Adi Ponnaa Poranthavalae is a lively, romantic Tamil song from the 1978 movie Ilaiyarani Rajalakshmi. Sung by T. M. Soundararajan with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan, the song captures a joyful sequence where the hero humorously and affectionately courts his lover. He praises her radiant complexion, her attire, and her charming smile, comparing her to royalty while proudly asserting his own charm and luck. Throughout the song, the hero expresses his strong attraction while explicitly promising chivalry and respect, assuring her that he will never cross boundaries without her consent. Mythological allegories like Arjuna and Queen Alli are invoked to emphasize his devotion and determination to win her heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Pattukkatti vanthavalae chittukuruvi”
Refers to the woman as a sparrow ('chittukuruvi') to highlight her charming, lively, and petite nature.
Mythological Allusion (Sorithal)
“Intha allikku arjunan naanthaandi”
Compares the romantic dynamic to the epic pairing of Arjuna and Queen Alli from Tamil folkloric traditions.
Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Aasappattatha naan vidamaattaen / Un anumathi illaama thodamattaen”
End-rhyme pairing 'vidamaattaen' and 'thodamattaen' to create a rhythmic cadence while expressing firm intent and chivalry.
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Trivia
The song features energetic folk-pop musical arrangements by M. S. Viswanathan, complemented by lyrics by Poovai Senguttavan. T. M. Soundararajan's expressive vocal delivery brings out both teasing playfulness and chivalrous warmth.
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