- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Bhanumathi
- Music director
- T. K. Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Pattathu Rani
- Movie release year
- 1967
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Jan 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Munnaale Oru Ponnu from Pattathu Rani (1967) is a satirical and theatrical song sung with sharp wit by P. Bhanumathi. The lyricist Vaali uses humorous imagery to call out men who indulge in catcalling, foolishly boast about their wealth, and stalk women in public places. The song mocks men who act superior while driving around in fancy cars or making grand promises, pointing out that their real motives and deceitful natures are completely transparent. With energetic music by T. K. Ramamoorthy, the protagonist playfully warns these men that women are fully aware of their tricks. She advises them to go mind their own business and live peacefully rather than making fools of themselves, delivering a message of female confidence and self-assurance in a catchy, theatrical format.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Paavam pozhachikka paarthu rasichikka”
Repetition of the 'P' sound at the beginning of words in 'Paavam pozhachikka paarthu rasichikka'.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Paadhaiyil nippaan vazhiyai maraippaan / Pallai ilipaan kadhaiyai valappaan”
Rhyming ends of consecutive verb phrases ('nippaan', 'maraippaan', 'ilipaan', 'valappaan').
Internal Rhyme (Ethukai)
“Indha kolam enna unga jaalam enna”
Matching rhyming syllables within the same line, such as 'kolam' and 'jaalam'.
Simile (Upamai)
“Thaerilae saami varuvadhu polum / Carile aiyaa vandhaaraam”
Comparing a wealthy man arriving in a car to a deity arriving on a temple chariot ('Thaerilae saami varuvadhu polum').
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Trivia
Pattathu Rani (1967) featured music composed independently by T. K. Ramamoorthy following the split of the legendary Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy duo. Multi-talented actress-singer P. Bhanumathi lent her distinct vocal theatricality and comedic timing to this track, making it one of the memorable solo satirical songs of Tamil cinema's golden era.
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