- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Engal Thanga Raja
- Movie release year
- 1973
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Sept 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Muthangal Nooru' is a lively and romantic duetting track from the 1973 film 'Engal Thanga Raja'. The song revolves around a romantic banter between the lead lovers, where the female lead playfully taunts and admires her lover, comparing affectionate gestures like kisses and hugs to a sweet, heavenly festival. She describes herself as a chariot of passion and praises her partner's bravery and nobility. In response, the male lead asserts his strength, wisdom, and righteousness—promising to honor good people while defeating those who rely solely on power. Poet Kannadasan crafts a perfect balance between romance, heroism, and playful rhythm, capturing the charm of classic Tamil cinema's romantic duets.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Simile (உவமை)
“Mullai poo kannathai thatti paaru”
Comparing soft, tender cheeks to jasmine flowers ('Mullai poo kannathai').
Uruvagaim / Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Naan mogamennum methaiyitta thaeru”
Comparing oneself to a decorated chariot of passion ('Mogamennum methaiyitta thaeru').
Edhukai / Second-letter Rhyme (எதுகை)
“Kattiyanaithaal”
Matching second consonants in adjacent lines ('Kattiyanaithaal' / 'Kannam' / 'Anbu').
Iyaibu / End Rhyme (இயைபு)
“Nallavarai anaippen madhippen”
Rhyming line endings across couplets ('madhippen' / 'jeyippen').
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Trivia
'Engal Thanga Raja' (1973) starred Sivaji Ganesan and Manjula. Interestingly, the film's music score was composed by veteran playback singer T. M. Soundararajan himself, making it one of the rare instances where TMS composed music for a Sivaji Ganesan movie.
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