- Lyricist
- Kalaipuli S. Thanu
- Singer
- Baby Harini
- Music director
- Kalaipuli S. Thanu
- Movie name
- Pudhu Padagan
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Sept 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This tender song excerpt captures an affectionate appeal to a beloved uncle ('maama'). The speaker lovingly entreats him to pay attention, eat some food, and speak with them, showcasing deep familial bond, care, and domestic warmth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Endhan aasai maama / Konjam pesu maama”
The consecutive lines end with the word 'maama', creating a rhythmic repetition and melodic harmony.
Repetition (Refrain)
“Enga maama enna paaru / Konjam soru nee thinnu”
The first two lines are repeated at the end of the stanza to reiterate the primary loving request.
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Trivia
'Pudhu Padagan' (1990) was written, directed, and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu, who also composed the film's soundtrack and penned the lyrics.
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