- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Rani Samyuktha
- Movie release year
- 1962
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Oct 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
In this classic romantic composition from Rani Samyuktha, the heroine expresses her deep and everlasting love for her beloved (Prithviraj Chauhan). She reflects on how her heart and mind are eternally filled with his face and memories for as long as she lives. She fondly describes his youthful charm, his heroic aura, and the tender contrast between his warrior nature and his romantic affection for her. The lyrics beautifully juxtapose martial grandeur with romantic tenderness. Kannadasan captures the image of a warrior whose one hand rests upon his sword while the other tenderly reaches out for his lady love, emphasizing both his valor and his devotion to her.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (Rhyme)
“Nenjirukkum varaikkum ninaivirukkum”
The repetition of the ending suffix 'irukkum' across lines creates a rhythmic harmony (Iyaibu Todai) throughout the stanza.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Indha thoghai kendre idhayam thiranthirukkum”
Comparing the heroine to a 'thoghai' (peacock) to express grace and beauty.
Hyperbole / Imagery
“Tholinukkum malaikkum thodarbirukkum”
Comparing the warrior hero's shoulders to majestic mountains, emphasizing strength and heroism.
Onomatopoeia / Imagery (Oli-kkurippu)
“Paarvai kurukurukkum maeni paraparkkum”
'Kurukurukkum' and 'paraparkkum' use vivid sensory words to describe the playful gaze and physical excitement of romantic feeling.
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Trivia
'Rani Samyuktha' (1962) stars M. G. Ramachandran as Prithviraj Chauhan and Padmini as Princess Samyuktha. The iconic soundtrack composed by K. V. Mahadevan features timeless melodies sung by P. Susheela, who brought remarkable grace to Kannadasan's poetic lyrics.
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