- Lyricist
- K. P. Kamatchisundaram
- Singer
- T. Gajalakshmi
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Digambara Samiyar
- Movie release year
- 1950
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Jul 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful, teasing song from the 1950 film 'Digambara Samiyar' expresses the affectionate ribbing of a younger sibling towards an elder brother who has newly married. The singer teases her brother for being completely smitten with his new wife ('anni'), describing how the newly married couple's domestic routine will change dramatically. Marriage is metaphorically described as a double-bullock cart, bringing responsibilities, changes in personal freedom, and eventually the arrival of children.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for emphasis)
“Aayiduchi anni melae sokki sokki”
The words 'sokki sokki' and 'suthi suthi' repeat sequentially to emphasize deep infatuation and continuous movement.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Ini retta mattu vandiyaachu kaettiyaa”
Comparing a married couple to a 'retta mattu vandhi' (double-bullock cart) symbolizing shared journey, responsibility, and balance in marriage.
Onomatopoeia (Oli-kurippu)
“Takku takku takku takku takku takku takku”
The rhythmic sound 'Takku takku' mimics the clacking sound of footsteps or a bullock cart, adding playful musicality.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Enga veettu raajavai engirundhoo raani vandhu”
The second letters of 'Enga' and 'Izhuthu' (or lines paired structurally) match in cadence and sound within Tamil folk lyric writing.
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Trivia
'Digambara Samiyar' (1950) was an early comedy-thriller film produced by Modern Theatres, Salem. The song features music composed by legendary G. Ramanathan and showcases the traditional lighthearted family humor characteristic of mid-20th century Tamil cinema.
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