- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- M. B. Sreenivas
- Movie name
- Eduppar Kaipillai
- Movie release year
- 1975
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Jul 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Azhagu rani kathai idhu' depicts the captivating story of a young, beautiful woman coming into her own while navigating societal gazes and her own emotions. It portrays her grace, modesty, and charm as her attire, walk, and presence transform over time.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Maalaiyil erinthidum punnagai vilakku”
Compares a warm smile to a glowing evening lamp ('punnagai vilakku').
Repetition (Adukku Thodar)
“Achchaththilae ival nadungi nadungi nindru”
Uses doubled verbs ('nadungi nadungi', 'padhungi padhungi') to emphasize intense physical expressions of emotion like trembling and hiding.
Anaphora / Rhyme (Yugmam / Ethirai)
“Achchaththilae ival nadungi nadungi nindru / Naanathilae ival padhungi padhungi vanthu”
Sequential lines use parallel emotional noun endings ('Achchaththilae', 'Naanathilae', 'Vatkaththilae') to structure her progression of feelings.
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Trivia
'Eduppar Kaipillai' is a 1975 Tamil feature film directed by K. Narayanan, featuring musical composition by M. B. Sreenivas and lyrics crafted by Kannadasan.
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