- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- Ghantasala, Jikki
- Music director
- Pendyala Nageswara Rao
- Movie name
- Thiruttu Raman
- Movie release year
- 1955
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Oct 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a classic romantic duet from the 1955 movie 'Thiruttu Raman'. Set in a playful yet poetic dialogue between lovers, the male protagonist praises the heroine's grace, comparing her sweet voice and smile to a singing cuckoo on a street and blooming jasmine flowers producing veena-like music. In response, the female protagonist affectionately questions his poetic nature and ponders how their deep bond formed so effortlessly. Toward the end, the song touches on philosophical warmth, acknowledging that true happiness comes from inner virtue and deep soul connection rather than superficial thoughts.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Poothidum malligai manam polae”
Compares the fragrance and sweetness of her smile directly to the scent of a blooming jasmine flower using 'polae' (like).
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Un sirithen idhazhinai yedhamma”
Refers to the smile on her lips as 'sirithen' (smiling honey), metaphorically equating her smile to sweet honey.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Pookum podhu adhu veenaiyaa / Pongidum punnagai thaen sindhidave”
Repetition of the initial letter 'Po' across lines creates a melodic cadence characteristic of classic Tamil lyrics.
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Trivia
'Thiruttu Raman' (1955) was a prominent Tamil film featuring music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. The song showcases the legendary vocal chemistry between Ghantasala and Jikki, with lyrics penned by the famous dramatist and lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass.
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