- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Master Venu
- Movie name
- Bhagya Devathai
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Apr 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and affectionate song from 'Bhagya Devathai' (1959) is a unique morning lullaby sung to an elder sister ('Akka'). Instead of telling her to wake up when the rooster crows and the sun comes up, the singer humorously urges her tired sister—who stayed up late studying—to sleep peacefully amidst cozy pillows like a queen. The lyrics affectionately tease the sister about her bright future, envisioning a prince-like husband who will sing lullabies to her and a mother-in-law who will fan her, comparing her bliss to that of Rati and Manmatha. Crafted by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass and set to music by Master Venu, the song captures warmth, humor, and sisterly love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia (Osei Nayam)
“Kokkarakko kooviduchchammaa”
The term 'Kokkarakko' mimics the actual sound of a rooster crowing at dawn, setting a rhythmic tone.
Simile (Upamai)
“Madhanradhi pola kann valaraai nee”
'Madhanradhi pola' explicitly compares the sister's future marital happiness to the iconic divine romantic pair, Lord Manmatha (Madhan) and Rati.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Panjaara kiliyae kann valaraai nee”
'Panjaara kiliyae' metaphorically addresses the sister as a precious, beloved parrot kept in a cozy cage.
Alliteration & Monai (Initial Sound Harmony)
“Pakkaththilae naalu thalakaani / Panjanai melae magaraani”
Repetition of the 'Pa' sound across consecutive lines ('Pakkaththilae', 'Panjanai', 'Padichchathinaalae', 'Panjaara') creates a melodious vocal cadence.
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Trivia
Composed by Master Venu with lyrics by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, 'Bhagya Devathai' (1959) featured Gemini Ganesan and Savitri in lead roles. Sung gracefully by P. Susheela, this track is notable for subverting the typical lullaby genre by using a morning setting (rooster crowing) to urge someone to sleep rather than wake up.
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