- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- S. V. Venkatraman
- Movie name
- Sri Krishna Leela
- Movie release year
- 1977
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Aug 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song depicts a classic love-quarrel (Pranaya Kalaham) between Lord Krishna and his consort Satyabhama. Krishna stands outside her locked doors, pleading passionately with her to open them, expressing that he can no longer tolerate being kept away from her presence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Kathavai thiravaai..kathavai thiravaai”
The phrase 'Kathavai thiravaai' (Open the door) is repeated multiple times to emphasize Krishna's urgent pleading and deep desire.
Irony / Paradox
“Jaalamellam arintha Maayan ennidam intha”
Krishna refers to himself as 'Maayan' (the ultimate master of illusions) and playfully questions why Satyabhama attempts to play tricks or pretenses ('Jaalam', 'Saagasam') on him.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Thamatham seithaal ini / Thaalen manamohini”
Matching initial consonant sound 'Th' in 'Thamatham' and 'Thaalen'.
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Trivia
The song is from the mythological film 'Sri Krishna Leela' (1977) directed by A. P. Nagarajan, featuring music composed by S. V. Venkatraman and lyrics penned by Kannadasan. It captures the beloved traditional theme of Satyabhama's feigned anger towards Krishna.
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