- Lyricist
- Kuyilan
- Singer
- S. C. Krishnan
- Music director
- T. Chalapathi Rao
- Movie name
- Aandi Petra Selvan
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Feb 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This humorous and energetic song from Aandi Petra Selvan (1957) features a playful protagonist addressing a 'Jaeppilor Bommai' (a toy/doll). He seeks strength to ward off enemies, desires to stir up comic rivalries, and dreamily envisions ascending to a minister's post if the King loses his senses. Ultimately, his greatest wish is to marry his love interest Malli, celebrating the match with wild, jubilant dancing.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition
“Jaeppilor bommai / Jae jae jae bommai”
The phrase 'Jaeppilor bommai / Jae jae jae bommai' is repeated continuously as a rhythmic refrain to establish the playful theme.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Maanilamae pugazh / Madamaiyil pol pen / Malliyai enakku / Manamum seithittal”
Repetition of the initial 'M' sound in consecutive lines ('Maanilamae', 'Madamaiyil', 'Malliyai', 'Manamum').
Onomatopoeia / Solkattu
“Thagida thathingina thagaththai endru”
Rhythmic percussion syllables ('Thagida thathingina thagaththai') used to evoke theatrical dance beats.
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Trivia
Aandi Petra Selvan (1957) was directed by P. Pullaiah and starred A. Nageswara Rao and Bhanumathi. The soundtrack was composed by T. Chalapathi Rao, with S. C. Krishnan lending his signature comedic and expressive vocals to this track.
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