- Lyricist
- Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
- Singers
- S. C. Krishnan, A. G. Rathnamala
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Karpukkarasi
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Nov 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and folk-flavored duet from the 1957 Tamil movie 'Karpukkarasi' depicts a lively conversation between two lovers preparing for a brief parting. The hero seeks a promising farewell word and reassures his beloved that he will return in just four days, showering her with affectionate terms like a 'treasure trove of wealth' and 'little gem-studded ring'. Meanwhile, the heroine humorously expresses her anxieties and devotion, teasing him about what might happen in his absence and seeking true signs of his commitment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Selva kalanjiyamae…ae…ae…ae…ae… / En chinna kallu mothiramae (Lines 4-6, 8-9 Tamil context references scriptural metaphor terms like Selva Kalanjiyam / Kallu Mothiram in Tamil love poetry context terms text context references lines 4 to 8: 'Selva kalanjiyamae', 'En chinna kallu mothiramae'). Metaphorically addresses the beloved as a 'treasure trove of wealth' and a 'gemstone ring'. Text lines 4, 6, 8 demonstrate metaphorical terms of endearment describing value and preciousness directly as the object itself without using 'like' or 'as'. Contextual analysis demonstrates direct identification of beloved to treasures in Tamil love poetry context terms text.”
Anaphora / Repetition
“Kannae maanga maanga maanga maanga (Line 20 Tamil context terms text line 20: 'Kannae maanga maanga maanga maanga'). Rhythmic repetition of words like 'maanga' (mango) and 'nalvaakku' (good word) enhances the folk musical texture and playful conversational rhythm.”
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Trivia
The 1957 Tamil film 'Karpukkarasi' starred Gemini Ganesan and Savitri, featuring memorable music composed by G. Ramanathan with lyrics penned by the renowned folk-philosophical poet Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram.
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