- Lyricist
- Kuyilan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Ghantasala
- Movie name
- Pandavar Vanavasam
- Movie release year
- 1961
- Lyrics added on
- 28 May 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and humorous song from the movie Pandavar Vanavasam (1961) teases a shy and nervous groom who harbors romantic desires but lacks the boldness to act on them. The singer humorously describes his timid behavior, how he stands yearning for marriage without formal preparations, hesitates to approach his bride, and panics out of sheer fear at the gentle touch of a woman. Through lighthearted satire, the lyrics highlight his comical appearance, silly smile, and awkward actions, contrasting his nervousness with how quickly he complies when the bride invites him for water sports (jalagreeda). Overall, the track serves as an entertaining comic relief describing the hilarious plight of an overly timid bridegroom.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Maama maama mannaaru / Maappillai manasilae pennaaru”
The second consonant 'n' (ன/ண்) rhymes across consecutive lines creating melodic cadence.
Irony / Sarcastic Metaphor
“Kundu kannazhagan nandu kaalazhagan”
Using words like 'azhagan' (handsome) sarcastically alongside odd physical descriptions like 'kundu kannu' (round eyes) and 'nandu kaal' (crab-like legs) for comical effect.
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Maama maama mannaaru”
Repetition of initial consonants 'Ma' creating rhythmic playfulness.
Sanskrit Loanword (Thatsamam)
“Manapponnu kooda jalagreedaikku”
Usage of the formal word 'Jalagreeda' (water sports/play) in a folk-humorous context.
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Trivia
Pandavar Vanavasam (1961) featured iconic music by legendary singer-composer Ghantasala. Written by lyricist Kuyilan and rendered by the legendary P. Susheela, this song is a classic example of traditional Tamil folk-style comic teasing songs (Nandi/Parihasam) utilized in epic cinema to lighten dramatic mythological narratives.
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