- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- D. B. Ramachandran, K. Rani
- Music director
- C. R. Subbaraman
- Movie name
- Dharma Devatha
- Movie release year
- 1952
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Dec 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic duet from the 1952 film Dharma Devatha portrays a playful and passionate exchange between two lovers. The male protagonist showers his beloved with praises, comparing her graceful gait to a swan and her radiance to a flash of lightning, while proudly declaring his commitment. In response, the female lover coyly expresses her bashfulness, pretending to resist his magical charm while admitting to her inner feelings. Together, they celebrate the sweetness of love, the excitement of mutual attraction, and a promise of togetherness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Joraana minnal polae”
Comparing the movement or presence to a bright flash of lightning using 'polae'.
Simile (Upamai)
“Thulli thulli annampolae”
Comparing the graceful, energetic movement of the lover to a hopping swan.
Personification
“Paazhaana vetkkam enthan pakkam vanthu nirppathaalae”
Shyness ('vetkkam') is personified as a physical presence standing right next to her.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Un maappillai naan singam”
The groom directly equates himself to a majestic lion ('singam').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vaaraai en maanae”
Addressing the female lover directly as a deer ('maane') to signify innocence and gentleness.
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Trivia
Dharma Devatha (1952) was a popular Tamil-Telugu bilingual film directed by P. Pullaiah. The music was composed by the legendary C. R. Subburaman, a maestro who created iconic music in early South Indian cinema before his tragic early demise at the age of 29 in 1952.
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