- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- T. R. Pappa
- Movie name
- Avare En Deivam
- Movie release year
- 1969
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Aug 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a high-energy dance duel (Savaal Paattu) full of artistic arrogance, sharp taunts, and rhythmic banter. The female dancer initiates the duel by boasting that her mesmerizing eyes and rhythmic feet can subjugate anyone and make the whole world dance to her tune. In response, the male lead mockingly criticizes her form, calling her performance a slaughter of Bharatanatyam and comparing her moves to a chaotic demonic dance rather than refined art.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kannazhagil mannulagai aada vaippaen”
The second consonant sound 'n' is repeated across lines (Kannazhagil / En kaalazhagil), creating a melodious Tamil poetic rhythm.
Adukku Thodar (Rhythmic Repetition)
“Padhamaa padhamaa idhu bharatha naattiya vadhamaa…”
The word 'Padhamaa' is repeated sequentially to mimic the rhythmic footsteps and time-keeping (Talam) of classical dance.
Parallelism & Mythological Imagery
“Kannanukku kayilundu pullaanguzhal”
The lyricist draws iconic comparisons with Lord Krishna holding his flute and Kamadeva holding his flower arrows to challenge the opponent's artistic strength.
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Trivia
Written by the legendary poet Kannadasan, this song serves as a classic example of a 'Savaal Paattu' (challenge duet) in Tamil cinema, where classical dance forms like Bharatanatyam are blended with fiery vocal sparring between two lead characters.
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