- Lyricist
- Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthi
- Singers
- A. L. Raghavan, A. G. Rathnamala
- Music director
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
- Movie name
- Thirudathe
- Movie release year
- 1961
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Mar 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful song captures romantic banter and teasing between lovers during dusk. The lyrics describe a playful, mischievous young woman who puts on a show of anger and coy sulking toward her innocent, gentle partner. Beneath her feigned tantrums, winks, and dramatic mood shifts lies deep affection, revealing her endearing attempt to charm him and express her true love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Pasu pola manushana thaan…”
Compares the gentle, naive nature of the man to that of a peaceful cow ('pasu').
Simile (Uvamai)
“Paarthaa pazhagaadha jodi pola thonudhu”
Compares the couple to an unacquainted or fresh duo walking together.
Adukku Thodar / Repetition
“Verichu verichu paarkkudhu”
Repetition of words like 'Verichu verichu' and 'Kannai kannai' creates rhythm and emphasizes intensity.
Contrast / Rhyme (Antithesis & Emonai)
“Munnae vandhaa murukkudhu / Konjam pinnae vandhaa sinukkudhu”
Uses contrasting physical actions ('Munnae vandhaa' vs 'pinnae vandhaa') with matching end rhymes ('murukkudhu' / 'sinukkudhu') to highlight her unpredictable mood swings.
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Trivia
'Thirudathe' (1961) is a seminal hit film starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and B. Saroja Devi. The film's musical score was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, with lyrics written by Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthi.
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