- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Magaraasi
- Movie release year
- 1967
- Lyrics added on
- 13 May 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and romantic track from the 1967 film Magaraasi captures the innocent, giddy anticipation of a bride-to-be longing for her beloved groom. Sung by T. M. Soundararajan with lyrics by Kannadasan, the song describes her endearing quirks, bashful excitement, and emotional restlessness as she waits for her partner.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai / Metaphor)
“Machaanai paarthu vittu maan kutty mayangudhu”
Comparing the young innocent woman to a 'maan kutty' (little fawn) to denote her gentleness and beauty.
Simile (Upamai)
“Thakkaali pol sivakkudhu”
Comparing her blushing cheeks to a red tomato using 'pol' (like).
Oxymoron / Paradox (Muran)
“Odambo kodhikkudhu ulluura kulirudhu”
Contrasting thermal sensations ('kodhikkudhu' - boiling vs 'kulirudhu' - chilling) to portray the overwhelming rush of excitement and nervousness.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Ethirai / Monai)
“Aval vandhaal ippo pandhattam pol / Kondattam thaan thudikkuthu”
Rhythmic pairing of words like 'Pandhattam' (bouncing ball) and 'Kondattam' (celebration/joy).
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Trivia
Magaraasi (1967) stars Gemini Ganesan and Jayalalithaa. The music was composed by the legendary duo Shankar–Ganesh early in their career, delivering a catchy, folk-pop rhythm that complemented Kannadasan's lighthearted and expressive lyricism.
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