- Lyricist
- Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
- Singer
- Jikki
- Music director
- R. Sudharsanam
- Movie name
- Chella Pillai
- Movie release year
- 1955
- Lyrics added on
- 29 May 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song is a passionate romantic appeal sung by a young woman calling out to her beloved, addressing him as a king as handsome as Lord Manmatha (Cupid). She emphasizes that youth and beauty are fleeting moments meant to be cherished together, pleading with him not to ignore her charms. She extols her own youth, comparing her waist to lightning and her gait to that of a graceful swan, questioning why he remains indifferent while her heart continuously melts in his thoughts.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamanai (Simile / Metaphor)
“Minnal idai azhagum Anna nadaiyalagum”
Comparing the waist to lightning ('Minnal idai') and walking grace to a swan ('Anna nadai').
Emonai / Monai (Alliteration)
“Madhana ezhil raja ... Minnal idai azhagum”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'M' across lines 'Madhana' and 'Minnal'.
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Tharunamithuvae paarayo Karunai purinthu vaarayo”
Rhetorical repetition of the imperative urge 'Tharunamithuvae paarayo Karunai purinthu vaarayo' to build emotional intensity.
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Trivia
Composed by R. Sudharsanam for the 1955 film 'Chella Pillai', this classic track showcases singer Jikki's expressive vocal delivery. Lyricist Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam relied heavily on classical Tamil poetic imagery, such as 'Anna nadai' (swan-like gait) and 'Minnal idai' (lightning waist), which were traditional tropes in Sangam and post-Sangam Tamil literature.
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