- Lyricist
- Kuyilan
- Singers
- L. R. Eswari, A. L. Ragavan
- 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 song is a playful and affectionate romantic duet between two village lovers. The male protagonist lovingly compares his sweetheart to a peacock, parrot, and goddess Rathi, attempting to flirt with her as she goes about her daily chores like fetching water. The female lover initially expresses bashfulness and playful resistance, cautioning him about village gossip and his audacious romantic overtures.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Metaphor / Simile)
“Mayilae ennuyir radhiyaalae / Manasil kudikonda kiliyaale”
The speaker addresses the beloved using metaphorical avian imagery ('Mayil' - peacock, 'Kili' - parrot) and mythological comparison ('Radhi' - goddess of beauty).
Etukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Valiya valiya koopittaalum / Vilagi kondu etti poraayoo”
The second consonant 'li' is rhymed in consecutive lines ('Valiya' and 'Vilagi').
Monaai (Alliteration / Initial Rhyme)
“Sithirai porandhaal thaali / Thidamaai naanun raani”
Initial phonetic sounds repeat across lines for rhythmic flow ('Sithirai' and 'Thidamaai').
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Trivia
Pandavar Vanavasam (1961) was a mythological film with music scored by the legendary Ghantasala. This lighthearted folk duet showcases the lively vocal chemistry between A. L. Ragavan and L. R. Eswari, who were popular choices for energetic and playful songs in 1960s Tamil cinema.
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