- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- S. C. Krishnan, A. G. Rathnamala
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Petra Maganai Vitra Annai
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This lighthearted and feisty song from the 1958 movie 'Petra Maganai Vitra Annai' features characters engaging in playful street banter mixed with sharp warnings. Written in local colloquial Tamil (Madras Bashai influence), the lyrics depict street performers or commoners rebuffing deceptive men who try to flirt with them or bribe them with cheap coins. The female singer proudly declares her self-respect, threatening violence against anyone who crosses boundaries, while asserting confidence in the presence of her protective 'king'.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (Rhyme / End Scheme)
“Dilrabsaa pandraango / Diyoodiyoo kabsa janangoo”
Use of matching end sounds ('-ango' / '-angoo') across lines to create a rhythmic folk cadence (pandraango, janangoo, kaatturango, thaarangoo).
Slang / Dialectal Diction (Madras Bashai)
“Diyoodiyoo kabsa janangoo”
Incorporation of colloquial urban slang words like 'kabsa' (lie/fabrication), 'dilrabsaa' (stylish/fanciful behavior), and 'thambidi' (small copper coin) to add realism and humor.
Anaaphora / Repetition (Iratturathal)
“Enga raaja irukaiyilae / Enga raaja irukaiyilae”
Repetition of key phrases like 'Enga raaja irukaiyilae' to emphasize confidence and defiance against onlookers.
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Trivia
Written by the iconic lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, known for introducing lively folk idioms and early Madras slang into Tamil cinema during the 1950s. The film 'Petra Maganai Vitra Annai' (1958) featured music composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.
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