- Lyricist
- Kalidasan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Thudhu Po Chellakiliye
- Movie release year
- 1991
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Apr 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful folk song from 'Thudhu Po Chellakiliye' features the male lead humorously declaring his unconditional loyalty to his beloved. He dramatically claims that every other woman in the world is like a sister to him, so his heart belongs exclusively to her. He urges her to defy family restrictions, jump over the fence, and unite with him, even threatening comical despair if she refuses. The track progresses into a lively dialogue involving the village chorus and female voices who advocate for true love. They confront the strict elders, arguing against forced marriages and warning them about ruining the young couple's happiness. Filled with humorous pop-culture references to legendary cinematic pairs like Devadas-Parvathy and Kamal-Sridevi, the song blends romantic persistence with theatrical village charm.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Adi thanga nira kiliyae”
The speaker addresses the heroine as 'thanga nira kiliyae' (golden parrot) and describes himself as 'pazhutha kaniyae' (ripe fruit), metaphorically highlighting beauty and readiness for love.
Simile
“Aa aa madurai veeran pola”
The male protagonist compares his romantic gallantry to the legendary warrior deity 'Madurai Veeran pola' arriving on a horse.
Cultural Allusion
“Kamalahaasan ingay antha sri devi thaan engay”
The chorus references iconic romantic pairings ('Devadas-Parvathy' and 'Kamal Haasan-Sridevi') to playfully dramatic effect.
Rhythmic Onomatopoeia
“Dingri dingiri maama en”
The phrase 'Dingri dingiri' acts as a rhythmic folk sound used to capture attention and add energy to the track.
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Trivia
Composed by Deva with lyrics by Kalidasan, this track showcases Deva's signature early-1990s rural folk rhythm. Rendered by legendary singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra, the song stands out for its theatrical conversational structure and self-referential humor about popular Tamil cinema tropes.
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