- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- Pendyala Nageswara Rao
- Movie name
- Jagathalaprathaban – 1961 Film
- Movie release year
- 1961
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Jan 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
In this romantic track from Jagathalaprathaban (1961), the protagonist expresses his intense adoration for a celestial beauty, comparing her to Rathi, the goddess of love, and an enchanting Mohini. He speaks of how her expressive eyes cast an irresistible net over him, igniting a passionate fire and driving him into deep infatuation after a long period of longing.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Ohoo mayakkum mohini”
The speaker addresses the beloved as 'Mohini' (an enchanting celestial sorceress) and 'Malaithaen' (rare mountain honey), visually conveying her captivating nature and sweetness.
Imagery
“Kann thovidum oru neruppu”
The imagery of eyes 'casting a net' (valai veesidum) and 'igniting a fire' (neruppu) depicts the passionate impact of her gaze.
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Trivia
Jagathalaprathaban (1961) featured music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao, with T. M. Soundararajan delivering key tracks for this classic Tamil film.
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