- Lyricist
- Poovai Senguttavan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- T. V. Raju
- Movie name
- Rani Yaar Kuzhanthai
- Movie release year
- 1972
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Nov 2020
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This song from 'Rani Yaar Kuzhanthai' (1972), written by Poovai Senguttavan, is a playful duet full of lighthearted banter between a female and a male singer. The woman starts by playfully teasing her lover for being shy when no one is around, coaxing him to talk lovingly, notice her beauty, and cheekily suggesting that he dress up in a saree, earrings, and bangles to show off his gait.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia / Folk Refrain
“Dingiri dingiri dollu kanna”
The catchphrase 'Dingiri dingiri dollu' serves as a rhythmic folk refrain that adds playful energy to the track.
Internal Rhyme (Iyaibu / Monai)
“Akkam pakkam yaarum illai”
The words 'Akkam' and 'pakkam' form a natural rhyming pair commonly used in Tamil folk compositions.
End Rhyme
“Thendral thottu mullai mottu”
Matching end sounds with 'thottu' and 'mottu' creating a pleasing melodic rhythm.
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Acham naanam micham meedhi”
Repetition of the 'm' sound across 'micham meedhi' enhances the poetic flow.
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Trivia
'Rani Yaar Kuzhanthai' is a 1972 Tamil film starring Jaishankar and Lakshmi. Lyricist Poovai Senguttavan used traditional light-folk rhythmic phrases ('Dingiri dingiri dollu') to give the song its infectious dance rhythm.
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