- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singers
- M. L. Vasanthakumari, Jikki
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Manthiri Kumari
- Movie release year
- 1950
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Mar 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This joyous duet/chorus from the 1950 film Manthiri Kumari celebrates life, true love, and female resolve. The singers express their happiness at attaining a life aligned with their heart's true desires, emphasizing unity, righteousness, and pure affection. The latter half highlights the strength and determination of a woman, asserting that when a woman sets her mind to a noble cause or love, she firmly carries it out to completion with unwavering commitment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Pallavi / Anaphora (Repetition)
“Manam pola vaazhvu peruvome”
The phrase 'Manam pola vaazhvu peruvome' is repeated throughout as the refrain to emphasize the central theme of fulfillment and agency in one's life.
Mogana Sol (Epithet / Praise)
“Ennuyir nathan guname..”
The phrase 'Ennuyir nathan' elevates the beloved with high romantic reverence.
Aethtudhal (Empowerment / Assertion)
“Pen manam ondrai nenaithaal / Adhai thinnamaagaa seidhu mudipaal”
Expresses a strong thematic statement regarding a woman's willpower and agency.
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Trivia
Manthiri Kumari (1950) was a pivotal film in Tamil cinema directed by Ellis R. Dungan and T. R. Sundaram, featuring sharp dialogue written by former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi. The soundtrack composed by G. Ramanathan was widely popular for its classical and melodic richness.
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