- Lyricist
- Kalaipuli S. Thanu
- Singers
- Krishnaraj, Ranjani
- Music director
- Geethapriyan
- Movie name
- Mannavaru Chinnavaru
- Movie release year
- 1999
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Dec 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This celebratory chorus song from 'Mannavaru Chinnavaru' praises the two main male figures of the story: the benevolent elder patriarch (Mannavaru) and his dutiful younger heir (Chinnavaru). The lyrics highlight their virtue, charitable nature, devotion to public service, and adherence to moral principles. The elder figure is depicted as a protector of the poor and a champion of education, while the younger figure is celebrated for honoring family heritage and treating his father's words as sacred guideposts.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Mannavaru chinnavaru manasukeththa nallavaru”
Extensive repetition of the honorific suffix '-avaru' at line endings (chinnavaru, nallavaru, thoranthavaru, kaavalaru, uththamaru), creating a rhythmic and musical flow.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Mannavaru chinnavaru manasukeththa nallavaru”
Repetition of the initial 'Ma-' sound across words in the same line.
Metaphor (Uvameyam)
“Anbu neri thavaraatha aalayamthaan mannvaru”
Comparing the benevolent leader directly to a sacred temple ('aalayam') of unswerving love.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Eera manam ullavaru eegai gunam kondavaru”
Rhyming of the second letter 'ra' in 'Eera' and 'gai/g' in 'Eegai' pairing, alongside vowel harmony.
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Trivia
The film 'Mannavaru Chinnavaru' (1999) starred the legendary Sivaji Ganesan alongside Soundarya and Arjun Sarja. The song lyrics were penned by Kalaipuli S. Thanu, who was also the film's producer. Music for the film was composed by Geethapriya.
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