- Lyricist
- M. P. Sivan
- Singer
- Jikki
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Kumari
- Movie release year
- 1952
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Dec 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This joyful song expresses a young woman's flirtatious admiration for a handsome, charming young man. She compares his radiant appearance to the sun driving away darkness and acknowledges how easily he steals the hearts of all who see him. Interspersed with playful vocal scatting and humming, she playfully questions his intentions and encourages him not to hesitate, proclaiming that they make a perfect pair.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Paaril irul neekkum sooriyan pol”
Compares the hero's arrival and appearance to the sun dispelling world darkness ('sooriyan pol').
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Aanandham aanandham laalalambam”
The word 'Aanandham' (joy) is repeated consecutively to express intense happiness.
Monai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)
“Paaril irul neekkum sooriyan pol / Paarvai alikkum ezhil roobanae”
Repetition of the 'Paar' sound at the beginning of adjacent lines.
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Nenjai kollai kollum vaalibanae”
Describing the act of captivating hearts as stealing ('nenjai kollai kollum').
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Trivia
Released in 1952, 'Kumari' featured music composed by K. V. Mahadevan during the formative period of his legendary career. Sung by the popular playback singer Jikki, the track blends westernized vocal scatting ('laalalee') with traditional Tamil rhythmic romance.
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