- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Jyoti Nooran
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- Paayum Puli
- Movie release year
- 2015
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Feb 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Soodana Mogini from Paayum Puli (2015) is a high-energy folk item song where the female lead asserts her independence, passion for her art, and pride in her heritage. While inviting suitors flirtatiously, she sets bold conditions: her performing art comes first before any domestic duties or marital expectations. She refuses to trade her traditional dance for money or domestic servitude, declaring that any man who wishes to marry her must accept her devotion to her craft.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor (உவமை / உருவகம்)
“Kai theendatha mangani”
The singer compares herself to an untouched mango fruit ('Kai theendatha mangani') to express her purity and allure.
Emona / Rhyme Scheme (எதுகை / மோனை)
“Sothezhudi thandhaalum / Kathi vachu kettalum”
Rhyming structure and initial/second letter rhyming in 'Sothezhudi thandhaalum / Kathi vachu kettalum' and 'Varamatten / Tharamatten'.
Anaphora / Repetition (அடுக்குத் தொடர்)
“Variya maapla variya”
Repetition of address terms 'Variya maapla variya / Variya maamanae variya' to create rhythm and energy.
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Trivia
This energetic song from the 2015 action film 'Paayum Puli' features music composed by D. Imman and lyrics written by legendary lyricist Vairamuthu. The track features vocals by Jyoti Nooran and Sunitha Sarathy, blending folk beats with modern item number arrangements.
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