- Lyricist
- Puratchi Dasan
- Singer
- S. C. Krishnan
- Music director
- S. N. Thirupathi
- Movie name
- Maaya Mohini
- Movie release year
- 1956
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Jun 2022
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This track from 'Maaya Mohini' (1956) is a playful and satirical musical exchange filled with folk banter and vibrant rhythm. It portrays comedic interactions involving exaggerated romantic infatuation, dramatic pleas for affection, and humorous teasing between characters using local slang.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia / Reduplication
“Noi noi noi noi”
The repetitive sound 'Noi noi noi noi' phonetically mimics persistent nagging or whining.
Colloquial Rhyme & Cadence
“Jingidi jalsa uruttu satti pombilae”
The folk phrase 'Jingidi jalsa uruttu satti' uses internal rhythm and colloquial playfulness to enhance comedic timing.
Refrain / Repetition
“Theeruthillae unadhaasai mogamae”
The refrain highlights the central theme of endless infatuation across different stanzas.
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Trivia
Singer S. C. Krishnan was famed in 1950s Tamil cinema for his energetic delivery of comedy and folk-style songs, often capturing street theatrical cadence with precision.
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