- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singers
- A. L. Ragavan, A. G. Rathnamala
- Music director
- Pendyala Nageswara Rao
- Movie name
- Jagathalaprathaban – 1961 Film
- Movie release year
- 1961
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Jan 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful duet features a romantic banter between two lovers. The male partner suspiciously questions the female partner about a flower in her hair and a mark on her cheek, playfully accusing her of receiving affection from someone else. She cleverly counters his playful jealousy with quick-witted, innocent excuses involving a jasmine plant she nurtured and a parrot from the neighboring house.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Solladi solladi”
The phrase 'Solladi solladi' is repeated to convey playful urgency and affection.
Metaphor / Clever Excuse
“Edhir veettu malli kodiyai”
The female speaker uses 'malli kodi' (jasmine creeper) and 'aasai kili' (beloved parrot) metaphorically to playfully brush off her lover's jealous inquiries.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Edhirveeettu aasai kiliyai”
Rhyming structure between 'malli kodiyai' and 'aasai kiliyai' creates a musical rhythm in the response stanzas.
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Trivia
This track from the 1961 movie 'Jagathalaprathaban' features music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao and showcases the energetic vocals of A. L. Raghavan and A. G. Rathnamala, famous for their lively folk-style duets in 1960s Tamil cinema.
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