- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- L. R. Eswari, P. Suseela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Anubavi Raja Anubavi
- Movie release year
- 1967
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Jul 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and satirical song from the 1967 film 'Anubavi Raja Anubavi' humorously addresses the protagonist's reckless flirting and romantic misadventures. Lyricist Kannadasan uses sharp wit to contrast the protagonist's self-image as a 'emperor' (magaraajaa) with his foolish behavior on the street chasing women. The lyrics mockingly suggest that even getting slapped or rejected by women is a unique form of 'enjoyment' and a much-needed reality check for an overly ambitious flirt.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Azhaguk kiligalin kaiyaalae”
Compares young beautiful women to 'Azhaguk kiligal' (beautiful parrots).
Irony / Euphemism
“Mangai kaigalil vaangum poojai”
Uses the word 'poojai' (sacred worship) euphemistically to refer to getting slapped or beaten by women.
Ethirai (Second Letter Assonance / Rhyme)
“Saalai vazhiyae pogum pennai / Saelai pogum paadhai ellaam”
The second letters 'aa' in 'Saalai' and 'Saelai' rhyme across adjacent stanzas.
Monai (First Letter Alliteration)
“Pattuth dhaavani moodiya maeni / Kattip pottadhadi”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('Pa' sound) in 'Pattuth' and 'Kattip' structure.
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Trivia
This is the iconic title track of the 1967 hit comedy film 'Anubavi Raja Anubavi', directed by K. Balachander and starring Nagesh in a memorable double role. Composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan, the song became famous for its rhythmic pulse and comedic lyrical banter. The movie was later remade in Hindi as 'Do Phool' (1973) starring Mehmood.
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