- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- S. C. Krishnan, T. V. Rathnam
- Music director
- S. Dakshinamurthi
- Movie name
- Bhagyavathi
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Apr 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the 1957 Tamil film 'Bhagyavathi' is a playful and affectionate duet between two lovers expressing their deep adoration and romantic banter. The female lead playfully asks her lover not to cast teasing side-glances at her while promising him unmatched happiness and tales of love. In response, the male lead showers her with praises, promising to construct a palace of gold for her and treat her as a high-society noblewoman. He admiringly compares her captivating smile to a blooming coconut spathe and declares that no one in the world is higher or more precious to him than her.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Thennampaalai vedichchathu pola”
The lover's radiant smile is beautifully compared to a coconut flower spathe bursting open ('Thennampaalai vedichchathu pola sirikkum').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Sirikkum thanga silaiyae”
Addressing the beloved as a 'thanga silaiyae' (golden statue) serves as a poetic metaphor for her flawless beauty and precious worth.
Edhugai (Second-letter Harmony / Rhyme)
“Munnaalae poyi pinnaalae thirumpi”
The second letter consonant harmony 'nna' is used across initial words like 'Kannaalae' and 'Munnaalae' to enhance rhythmic musicality.
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Trivia
Composed by S. Dakshinamurthi for the 1957 film 'Bhagyavathi' (starring Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini), this song was penned by renowned lyricist A. Maruthakasi. It features a rare and delightful vocal duet by folk/play comedy specialist S. C. Krishnan and seasoned singer T. V. Rathnam, highlighting traditional Tamil rural imagery like the coconut spathe blossom ('Thennampaalai').
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