- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- Shivaranjani Singh
- Music director
- Sajid Wajid
- Movie name
- Devi
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Nov 2016
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This high-energy item song expresses bold self-confidence, glamour, and ambition. The protagonist boasts about her beauty, style, and dance prowess, comparing herself to iconic figures like legendary actress Sridevi and international pop star Michael Jackson. Through lively references to 90s hit songs, she declares her intent to conquer the world and live like royalty. Narratively within the film 'Devi', this song highlights the possessed avatar of the lead character (Tamannaah Bhatia), whose body is overtaken by the spirit of an ambitious, modern actress yearning for stardom and absolute dominance on the dance floor.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Ada porenda ... Paada porenda ... Maara porenda”
The deliberate repetition of the suffix 'porenda' at the end of consecutive lines creates a driving, rhythmic verbal flow.
Allusion (Pop Culture References)
“Chiku bukku rayil la pola ... Mukkabula mukkabula ... Take it easy urvasiya”
Direct references to legendary 90s AR Rahman dance anthems ('Chiku Bukku Rayile', 'Muqala Muqabla', 'Take It Easy Urvashi') evoke nostalgic energy and set high musical expectations.
Simile
“Englandu rani pola / Vaazha porenda”
Compares living an extravagant, independent lifestyle directly to the Queen of England using the explicit comparison word 'pola' (like).
Onomatopoeia
“Aiyo aiyo dandanaka”
Use of folk drum sound words ('dandanaka') to convey spontaneous rhythm, celebration, and festive dance.
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Trivia
In 'Devi' (2016), Tamannaah Bhatia plays a dual-shaded role—a modest village wife possessed by 'Ruby', a glamour-obsessed aspiring actress. This track showcases the possessed avatar's explosive dance skills. The lyrics by the late master lyricist Na. Muthukumar playfully reference classic 90s AR Rahman tracks and pop culture icons like Sridevi and Michael Jackson.
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