- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Srivalli
- Movie release year
- 1961
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Jan 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful folk-style song from the 1961 movie 'Srivalli' depicts playful teasing directed at Lord Murugan in disguise (or his companion) by Valli's friends. The lyrics humorously mock his nervous demeanor, bewildered expressions, and futile attempts to act heroic while pursuing his love interest under the guise of searching for a deer.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Poonai kuthura kuravan pola muzhikkura”
Compares the subject's staring expression to a hunter searching for prey ('Poonai kuthura kuravan pola') and to a madman ('Paithiyam poalvae').
Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Veeran polavae sooran polavae”
Rhyming of the second letter in consecutive words/phrases such as 'Veeran' and 'Sooran'.
Idiom / Colloquial Metaphor
“Kaalaiyai vittuvittu vaalai pudikkira”
'Kaalaiyai vittuvittu vaalai pudikkira' (Letting go of the bull and catching its tail) is a colloquial idiom signifying foolish or ineffective action.
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Trivia
The song 'Aiyaa machaan mannaaru' from Srivalli (1961) was composed by G. Ramanathan and sung playfully by Jikki along with chorus. The movie retells the mythical love story of Lord Murugan and Valli, blending classical mythology with lively Tamil folk traditions.
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