- Lyricist
- R. V. Udhaya Kumar
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Chinna Gounder
- Movie release year
- 1992
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Feb 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Chinnakili Vannakili is a playful rural duet from the movie Chinna Gounder (1992). The song is structured as a lighthearted conversation where the lead characters express their growing romantic curiosity through the metaphor of a parrot acting as a messenger. The woman playfully inquires who caged the parrot and who is interested in her, while the man teasingly questions who is asking about his name in return. Rich in folk flair, the track captures the innocence, bashfulness, and playful teasing inherent in traditional village romance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Internal Rhyme (Iyaibu / Edugai)
“Chinnakili vannakili sethi sollum sellakili”
The line features strong internal rhyming with words ending in 'kili' (Chinnakili, vannakili, sellakili), creating a rhythmic folk cadence.
Apostrophe (Addressing an absent or non-human entity)
“Koondukula vachatharu sollukiliyae”
The singer addresses the parrot ('sollukiliyae') as if it were a conscious confidante capable of carrying romantic messages.
Epizeuxis (Immediate Repetition)
“Yaaru yaaru athu yaaru”
The immediate repetition of the word 'yaaru' builds eager emphasis and playful curiosity.
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