- Lyricist
- Kuruvikkarambai Shanmugam
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Shailaja
- Music director
- Sivaji Raja
- Movie name
- Raman Sreeraman
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Nov 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the 1985 Tamil film Raman Sreeraman is a lively and playful dance composition. The female protagonist humorously teases men and guests who arrive to see her without traditional offerings like betel leaves or money, enticing them with her mesmerizing gaze, hypnotic finger movements, and youthful charm. She urges men to celebrate life by appreciating music, dance, poetry, and romance rather than wandering mindlessly. In the latter verses, the lyrics shift toward themes of sincere affection, asking her partner to hold good thoughts, walk together in harmony, and stay devoted forever. Written by Kuruvikkarambai Shanmugam, the song blends folk rhythms with engaging romantic banter.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Second Letter Rhyme (Edukku) & Internal Rhyme
“Viralil manthiram vizhiyil thanthiram”
The words 'Viralil' and 'Vizhiyil' share identical second-consonant sounds, while 'manthiram' and 'thanthiram' create internal rhythm.
End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Kalaiyai rasikanumdaa / Kavithai padikkanumdaa / Kanniyarai saera vendumadaa”
Repeated end-rhyme suffix '-da' ('rasikanumdaa', 'padikkanumdaa', 'saera vendumadaa') creates a folk dance cadence.
Metaphor (Uvameya Alankaram)
“Ingae thullugindra mullaikodi”
The dancer compares herself to a bouncing or dancing jasmine vine ('thullugindra mullaikodi').
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Trivia
Raman Sreeraman (1985) features lyrics by Kuruvikkarambai Shanmugam, a noted Tamil poet known for folk-infused rustic lyrics in Tamil cinema during the late 1970s and 1980s.
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