- Lyricist
- Aalangudi Somu
- Singers
- S. V. Ponnusami, L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Kaanchi Thalaivan
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Oct 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Kaanchi Thalaivan' celebrates the opulence, artistic glory, and prosperous rule of the Pallava dynasty in the ancient capital city of Kanchipuram. The early verses paint a picture of festive celebration, bountiful nature where fruit trees and gentle breezes seem alive, and an empire where mountains are carved into poetic stone sculptures under the visionary leadership of King Narasimhavarman.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upama (Simile / உவமை)
“Thogai mayilena aadiduvom”
Compares the dancers to peacocks with unfurled feathers dancing gracefully during the chariot festival.
Tharkurippetratra Ani (Personification)
“Kulai vaazhai thannai thaanae vilai koorudhu / Karumbu koottathilae thendral vandhu nadai podudhu”
Personifies nature by describing banana trees setting their own price and the southern breeze taking a walk through sugarcane fields.
Atisayokti (Hyperbole / உயர்வு நவிற்சி அணி)
“Malaiyellaam kavidhai pongum silaiyaagudhu”
Exaggerates the natural beauty and rock-cut architectural marvels of Kanchi by stating that poetry overflows from mountains turning into statues.
Edukka (Monai / Rhyme and Alliteration)
“Kannam sivandhida koondhal kalandhida”
Uses internal rhythmic rhyming words 'sivandhida' and 'kalandhida' to enhance musicality.
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Trivia
The film 'Kaanchi Thalaivan' (1963) stars M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) as Pallava king Narasimhavarman I (Mamallan). The lyrics by Aalangudi Somu honor the historical architectural achievements of the Pallavas, such as the rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram.
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