- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- V. Dakshinamurthy
- Movie name
- Sarvadhikari
- Movie release year
- 1951
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Dec 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses the deep anticipation and joyful longing of a woman awaiting the triumphant arrival of her beloved ruler and partner. She envisions the moment he returns victorious, picturing how they will converse in intimate expressions of love, share endearing glances, and celebrate their reunion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emoni / Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Kannaalan varuvaar / Kann munnae naan kaanbaen”
Repetition of initial consonant and vowel sounds in words like 'Kannaalan' and 'Kann' across lines 1 and 2.
Upama (Simile)
“Kaniyum suvaiyum pol”
Compares the inseparable bond between lovers to the innate unity of a fruit and its sweetness ('Kaniyum suvaiyum pol').
Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Kalandhu uravaadum kangalum kangalum”
Rhythmic repetition of words like 'Raajan varuvaare' and 'kangalum kangalum' to heighten emotional fervor and romantic anticipation.
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Trivia
The 1951 film 'Sarvadhikari' featured M. G. Ramachandran and Anjali Devi in lead roles. Composed by legendary music director V. Dakshinamurthy with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi, this track rendered by P. Leela remains one of the prominent early hits of Tamil cinema.
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