- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- P. Unnikrishnan, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Sathi Leelavathi
- Movie release year
- 1995
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Feb 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Maharajanodu Rani is a grand and joyous romantic song celebrating the union and deep connection between a man and a woman, metaphorically framed as a king and queen. Set in the kingdom of love (Manmadha Saamrajyam), the song conveys how their togetherness brings unending bliss and prosperity that constantly grows stronger with time. Through poetic imagery, the lyricist Vaali compares the lovers to the natural confluence of the Ganges river meeting the ocean, as well as the artistic blend of melody (ragam) and rhythm (thaalam). It emphasizes that true love transcends formal rules and physical boundaries, bringing boundless joy and fulfillment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Gangaikkoru vanga kadal / Pol vandhaan avan vandhaan”
Compares the arrival of the lover to the vast ocean waiting to embrace the Ganges river.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Oru raagam oru thaalam / Inai koodum podhu gaanam thaan”
Equates the unification of two lovers to a ragam (melody) and thaalam (rhythm) coming together to form a complete song.
Ethirai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Gangaikkoru vanga kadal”
The second consonant sound 'ng' (ங்) matches between 'Gangaikkoru' and 'vanga'.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Idhu manmadha saamrajyam / Pudhu mangala sowbaagyam”
Rhyming endings 'saamrajyam' and 'sowbaagyam' create a pleasant rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
Sathi Leelavathi (1995) was directed by Balu Mahendra and featured music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Vaali. The comedy-drama film starred Kamal Haasan, Ramesh Aravind, Kalpana, Heera Rajgopal, and Kovai Sarala.
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