- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Mugarasi
- Movie release year
- 1966
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Mar 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This delightful duet captures a flirtatious exchange between two lovers. The male protagonist lovingly chides the heroine for being coy and covering her face, playfully demanding a kiss or token of affection to soothe his mock anger. The dialogue weaves between his romantic teasing and her graceful, coy responses. Using sweet nature metaphors like blooming flowers and fruit-bearing vines, lyricist Kannadasan illustrates the natural flowering of romance and unspoken desire. The song highlights the playful intimacy of early love through poetic imagery, lighthearted banter, and rhythmic melody.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Mugathai katti katti”
Words like 'katti katti', 'paathu paathu', and 'serthu serthu' are repeated consecutively to enhance poetic rhythm and emphasize emotion.
Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Kannaara paathu paathu / Kavidhai ezhudhavaa”
Matching first letters/sounds in starting words, such as 'Kannara' and 'Kavidhai' or 'Kaiyidu' and 'Kadhaigal'.
Metaphor
“Ilaiyillaadha kodiyil kooda / Malargal thondrumaa”
Using natural imagery like 'ilaiyillaadha kodiyil' (leafless vine) and 'malargal' (flowers) to metaphorically describe beauty arising out of love.
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Trivia
The song 'Mugathai Katti Katti' features M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Jayalalithaa in the 1966 Tamil action-drama film 'Mugarasi'. Composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Kannadasan, the track remains a classic example of playful 1960s Tamil cinema romantic duets.
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