- Lyricist
- Udumalai Narayanakavi
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Pendyala Nageswara Rao
- Movie name
- Thooya Ullam
- Movie release year
- 1961
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Feb 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song uses the premise of a traditional blindfold game (Kannamoochi / blind man's buff) as an allegory for living life with mindfulness, focus, and social harmony. Written by Udumalai Narayanakavi, the lyrics encourage the listener to keep their composure, make clear judgments, and identify people correctly rather than acting blindly.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor / Allegory (Uvamai / Uruvam)
“Kannae kannae unnai thodum”
The blindfold game serves as a metaphor for navigating life's illusions, temptations, and social interactions with inner vision and awareness.
Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Mara iruttil kilai thavari / Manushanukum thevai andha”
The second letter harmony seen across lines such as 'Mara' and 'Manushanukum', creating rhythmic flow.
Emona / Rhyme Scheme
“Munnal vandhu thotta kitta irukki pudichukko / Pinnaal thattum perai solli kannae thirumbhikko”
End rhymes such as 'pudichukko' and 'thirumbhikko' create a playful, accessible lyrical structure suitable for a game-oriented song.
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Trivia
Written by the famed rationalist poet Udumalai Narayanakavi, 'Thooya Ullam' (1961) features music by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. Narayanakavi was famous for embedding philosophical, moral, and social commentary into simple game-play songs in Tamil cinema.
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