- Lyricist
- Muthamil
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Custody
- Movie release year
- 2023
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Mar 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Ammani Rukkumani' is a playful and upbeat romantic song from the 2023 film 'Custody'. The song portrays an enamored protagonist admiring his beloved's beauty, comparing her to sweet fruits and pure gold while describing how she playfully captivates his mind and heart. He expresses how her spellbinding charm leaves him entranced, with every thought and dream filled with her presence. The lyrics combine playful banter with romantic metaphors, highlighting the protagonist's yearning to be close to her while admiring her irresistible allure that easily overshadows everyone else around her.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Achu vella lichi kani / Sokkathangam neeyaa”
Comparing the beloved to sweet lychee fruit made of jaggery ('Achu vella lichi kani') and pure gold ('Sokkathangam').
Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Surutti surutti poriyae”
Reduplication of the verb 'Surutti' (rolling up) for rhythmic emphasis and intensification of action.
Imagery
“Koolam pottu thaan / Kanavai vedhachu porriyae”
Visual imagery of sowing dreams like seeds and drawing decorative kolam patterns on the ground.
Hyperbole
“Enna mandhiram / En meala pootiyo”
Playful exaggeration of spellcasting and heart-captivating magic driving the lover crazy.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Custody' (2023), directed by Venkat Prabhu, featured a rare collaborative musical project where legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja and his son Yuvan Shankar Raja composed the soundtrack together. This energetic song features vocals by Yuvan Shankar Raja alongside Premgi Amaren.
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