- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- C. S. Jayaraman
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Puthumai Pithan
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Jul 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song from 'Puthumai Pithan' (1957) is a theatrical and dramatic expression of intense romantic longing. The protagonist playfully addresses his beloved using evocative similes—comparing their connection to an ant attracted to sugarcane and iron drawn to a magnet. He confesses how love-sickness has overwhelmed his senses, describing his physical restless state as if being stung by scorpions and bitten by snakes. Demanding to know the identity of the mysterious beauty who bypassed security to enter his presence, he asserts that no ordinary medicine can cure his romantic madness ('pitham'). The only true remedy and ultimate bliss lie in her love, declaring himself forever devoted as her humble servant.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Karumbum erumbum polae / Irumbum kaandham polae”
Compares the inseparable bond between the lovers to ants on sugarcane and iron to a magnet using 'polae' (like).
Uyarvu Navitchi Ani (Hyperbole)
“Thaelaaga kottudhadi / Paambaaga kadikkudhadi”
Exaggerates the feverish physical pangs of lovesickness to scorpion stings and snake bites.
Adukku Thodar (Repetition / Anaphora)
“Nillu nillu / Sollu sollu”
Repeats imperative words like 'Nillu' (Stop) and 'Sollu' (Tell) for dramatic musical rhythm and emotional urgency.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Raaja petha rojaapoovae”
Directly addresses the beloved as a royal rose bloom, enhancing the romantic imagery.
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Trivia
Composed by G. Ramanathan with lyrics by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, this song features the high-pitched, classical theatrical vocal style of legendary singer C. S. Jayaraman. The film 'Puthumai Pithan' (1957) starred M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and was a major musical hit of its era.
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