- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
- Movie name
- Aasai Mugam
- Movie release year
- 1965
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Jun 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and romantic duet from the film Aasai Mugam (1965) captures an affectionate back-and-forth between two lovers exploring their commitment and passion for one another. The heroine coyly questions if love alone is sufficient or if she must completely surrender her life and heart into her lover's care, worrying slightly about social gossip. The hero boldly dismisses any public chatter, assuring her that their mutual love and happiness are all that matter.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Kaaviri kendai / Kangalilae”
Compares the quick, darting movement of the heroine's eyes to the agile Kendai fish of the Kaveri river.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Maanthalir meni ennarugae”
Compares the softness and skin tone of the heroine's body to fresh, tender mango leaves (Maanthalir).
Ethugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Naayagan vandhaan / Naayagi vizhundhaal”
Rhyming of the second letter 'ya' across consecutive lines (Naa-ya-gan / Naa-ya-gi).
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Sollattumae / Pesattumae / Konjattumae / Minjattumae”
Consistent rhyming end-suffixes ('-ttumae') creating a melodious rhythm across conversational exchanges.
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Trivia
Aasai Mugam (1965) stars M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and B. Saroja Devi in lead roles. The film's soundtrack was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, with lyrics written by legendary poet Vaali. This hit duet was rendered by iconic playback singers T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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