- Lyricist
- Boomi Balakadas
- Singer
- U. R. Jeevarathinam
- Music directors
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, C. R. Subbaraman
- Movie name
- Abhimanyu (1948 Film)
- Movie release year
- 1948
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Oct 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a poignant, emotional plea by a heroine longing for her beloved warrior. She praises his divine, moon-like charm while expressing anguish over her father breaking his word due to deception. Despite the turmoil and peace of mind lost, her devotion to him remains unshakeable. She appeals to his nobility and sense of righteousness, asking why they must suffer such severe trials. Declaring that she will never consider anyone else as her partner in this world, she urges him to claim her as his own, stating dramatically that she would rather forfeit her life than live without his love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monnai (Initial Alliteration)
“Madhanaa….madhivadhanaa…..maamoganaa…aa”
Repetition of the 'Ma' sound across the opening epithets creates a musical and poetic rhythmic invocation.
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Madhanaa….madhivadhanaa…..maamoganaa…aa”
The term 'Madhivadhanaa' compares the beloved's radiant face directly to the bright full moon ('Madhi').
Anaphora / Emphatic Repetition
“Aa….en sinthai yaengiyae amaithi neengiyae”
Repetition of entire lines emphasizes the deep grief and loss of inner peace caused by broken promises.
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Trivia
'Abhimanyu' (1948) was a major mythological film produced by Jupiter Pictures, starring S. M. Kumaresan in the title role and M. G. Ramachandran as Arjuna. The soundtrack was composed jointly by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and C. R. Subburaman.
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