- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Bhanumathi
- Music director
- T. K. Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Pattathu Rani
- Movie release year
- 1967
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Feb 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses fierce independence, self-worth, and a sharp critique of societal hypocrisy. The singer proudly declares that she is her own queen and answers to no one, following her spiritual and free-willed path akin to a mystic (Sithan) or Shiva. She exposes the hidden rot within high-society palaces and wealthy gentlemen, pointing out that true nobility is not about titles but moral character.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Sithan pokku sivan pokku / Satham pottaa selvaakku”
Repetition of the 'S' sound in 'Sithan', 'Sivan', 'Satham', and 'Selvaakku' creates a rhythmic head-rhyme.
Antithesis / Contrast
“Kettavanga thotta idam pattu pogum / Nallavanga ulla idam mullum malarum”
Contrasts the destructive touch of bad people ('pattu pogum') with the uplifting influence of good people ('mullum malarum').
Metaphor
“Avan manasilae thiruttukku ver irukkum”
Compares inner dishonesty to a root growing inside a person's heart ('thiruttukku ver').
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Trivia
P. Bhanumathi, known as one of Tamil cinema's pioneer multi-talented women (actor, singer, director, producer), famously sang this empowering track. The composition by T. K. Ramamoorthy highlights her commanding voice and commanding screen persona, which mirrored her real-life reputation for uncompromising self-respect.
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