- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Dharma Raja
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Jan 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and romantic duet expresses the flirtatious banter between two lovers. The male protagonist playfully entreats his beloved, comparing her sweet lips to sugar and her beauty to intoxicating fruits. He pleads for her affection, questioning why she hesitates when nature itself thrives on unity and timing. The female protagonist responds in kind, acknowledging the magnetic attraction and teasingly pointing out his restless, mischievous touch while yielding to the sweet spell of love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Sakkarai Pol irandu idhazhkkoi”
Comparing the beloved's lips to sugar ('Sakkarai Pol irandu idhazh') to emphasize their sweetness.
Metaphor
“Bodhai undaagum thiraatchai pazham”
Comparing the young maiden to a grape fruit that induces intoxication ('Bodhai undaagum thiraatchai pazham').
Emona / Rhyme (Monai and Ethukai)
“Megam moodaatha malaiyillaeyae”
Rhyming words and matching initial sounds across stanzas like 'Thedhi' and 'Nilavu', 'Megam' and 'Thaagam' creating a musical rhythm.
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Trivia
Dharma Raja (1980) starred Sivaji Ganesan in the lead role, featuring memorable music composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics crafted by Kannadasan.
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