- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singers
- Haricharan, Mohana Bhogaraju
- Music director
- M. M. Keeravani
- Movie name
- Baahubali : The Beginning
- Movie release year
- 2015
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Feb 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Manohari is an alluring and seductive track from 'Baahubali: The Beginning', where Shivudu (Amarendra Baahubali's son) enters a royal tavern in disguise while pursuing his mission in Mahishmati. The song showcases the sensual dance of court dancers tempting Shivudu, who remains focused on his higher purpose while indulging in the fiery atmosphere. The lyrics compare physical beauty to cosmic phenomena, intricate sculptures, and mythical creatures.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhukai (Second letter rhyming)
“Urukkiyo.. natchathira / Kirakkiyo.. en azhagin”
The second consonant 'ru' rhymes in 'Urukkiyo' and 'Kirakkiyo', creating classical Tamil lyrical harmony.
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Porukki minukki sedhukki padhitha”
Repetition of the initial sound 'P' in 'Porukki minukki sedhukki padhitha'.
Metaphor / Visual Imagery
“Mega thundai vetti koondhal padaithaano”
Comparing hair to a piece of cloud ('Mega thundai vetti koondhal padaithaano') and fingers to flame lily petals ('Kaandhal poovai killi kaiviral seidhaano').
Hyperbole (Uruvagaimai)
“Yaali irandai pootti avan thanam rendai seidhaano”
Describing breasts as being fashioned from twin mythical creatures (Yaali).
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Trivia
Composed by M. M. Keeravani (credited as M. M. Maragathamani in Tamil), this track features vocals by L. V. Revanth and Sanjeevani in Tamil. The lyricist Madhan Karky used rich Sangam-inspired metaphors like 'Kaandhal poo' (Gloriosa lily) and 'Yaali' (mythical beast) to fit the grand period setting of Baahubali.
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