- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- Jikki
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Magudam Katha Mangai
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Apr 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
In this classic song, a sharp and confident young woman addresses a royal figure, asserting that she can read his mind and understand his hidden motives without him needing to utter a single word. Simply through a glance, she deciphered his inner thoughts and secrets with her cleverness and intuition. She playfully teases him about revealing his secret, while reassuring him that he has nothing to fear from her truthful and wise nature.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Rendu kannodu kann serndha pinnae / Kandu kondene samarthaalae unnai”
Rhyming of the second letter in words across adjacent lines or phrases, such as 'Rendu' and 'Kandu'.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Unmaiyai thavaradhu malarkannae”
'Malarkannae' compares beautiful eyes to soft flowers.
Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Saedhi poora thaamariyaamal naan arindhenae”
Repetition of lines for musical emphasis and emotional impact.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1957 Tamil film 'Magudam Katha Mangai', this song was composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics penned by A. Maruthakasi. Playback singer Jikki delivered the lively vocal performance, capturing the playfulness and sharp intellect of the character.
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