- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- V. Dakshinamurthy
- Movie name
- Oru Koyil Iru Deepangal
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Jan 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful romance duet from 'Oru Koyil Iru Deepangal' depicts a lighthearted banter between two lovers. The hero enthusiastically praises the heroine's physical beauty, comparison to sweet fruits, and expresses his longing, while the heroine responds with playful teasing, initial hesitation, and moral boundaries. Over the course of the song, their teasing turns into mutual affection, illustrating the sweet dynamics of courtship, youthful exuberance, and romantic harmony.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Muthu muthu punnagaiyae mukkani thottam”
Comparing the heroine's smile to pearls ('Muthu') and her sweetness/charms to an orchard of three royal fruits ('Mukkani thottam' - Mango, Banana, Jackfruit).
Adukkuthodar (Repetition)
“Muthu muthu punnagaiyae mukkani thottam”
Repetition of 'Muthu muthu' to emphasize the gleaming, precious nature of the heroine's smile.
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Kalloori padippil zero / Kadhal nadippil hero”
Rhyming of the second consonant in paired lines such as 'Kalloori' and 'Kadhal'.
Antithesis (Muran)
“Kalloori padippil zero / Kadhal nadippil hero”
Contrast between academic failure ('zero in college') and romantic expertise ('hero in love').
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Trivia
Composed by the legendary music maestro V. Dakshinamurthy, primarily renowned in Malayalam cinema, who brought a unique classical melodic flavor to Tamil film music. The song highlights Kannadasan's mastery in blending witty, contemporary dialogue with classical poetic metaphors.
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