- Lyricist
- Gkb
- Singers
- Shika Prabhakaran, Sukumar
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- Pon Manickavel
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 11 May 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Jittaan Jittaan Jinukku' from the movie Pon Manickavel is a vibrant dance track featuring a seductive female lead expressing her charm, beauty, and sensual appeal. Mixing Tamil and Telugu phrases ('Maanasa sanjararae', 'Ikkada chudu baavaa'), the protagonist compares herself to the legendary glamour icon Silk Smitha, claiming that her allure keeps people awake at night. She invites her lover to embrace her passion, playfully boasting that even Kamadeva (the God of Love) faces competition from her irresistible charm.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Jittaan jittaan jinukku..uuu”
Repetition of the 'J' consonant sound creating a catchy rhythmic cadence.
Metaphor
“Silukkoda marujenmam Naan moththamaa”
The speaker directly compares herself to the reincarnation of famed star Silk Smitha to evoke ultimate glamour and charm.
Rhyme (Eyaipu)
“Kaamanukkunu naanae / Competitionum thaanae”
End rhyming words 'naanae' and 'thaanae' enhance the poetic melody of the line.
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Trivia
The track features music composed by D. Imman for the 2021 action-thriller film 'Pon Manickavel', starring Prabhu Deva and Nivetha Pethuraj. Lyricist Gkb crafted the lyrics using a blend of Tamil and Telugu conversational slang to give the song a classic, alluring item-number mood.
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