- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- L. R. Eswari, T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Lorry Driver Rajakannu
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Apr 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Oru kuththaala aruvi kudisiyil irukku' from Lorry Driver Rajakannu (1981) is a high-energy, flirtatious Tamil folk duet. The female protagonist uses vivid, sensory folk metaphors—comparing her youthful charm to a cool Courtallam waterfall and fresh fruit untouched by birds—to invite her male partner into an intimate, playful romantic encounter. The male partner responds in equal measure with rustic humor, boasting about his money and eagerness while playfully teasing her coy maneuvers. Through fast-paced lyricism by Kannadasan and a rhythmic melody by M. S. Viswanathan, the song captures the spirited banter of rural romance. Performed with signature flair by L. R. Eswari and T. M. Soundararajan, the track showcases playful seductive charm, humorous boasting, and classic Tamil folk song structures.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Oru kuththaala aruvi kudisiyil irukku”
The woman compares her refreshing youthful presence in a modest home to a cascading Courtallam waterfall.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Kili koththaatha pazhamthaan koththoda irukku”
Her virgin beauty and purity are poetically compared to fruit untouched by parrots hanging in a cluster.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Oru paattu nee pamparamaa sokku adha kettu”
The line uses 'pamparamaa' (like a spinning top) as a simile for becoming dizzyingly entranced by her song.
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Vaaiyya vaaiyaa vambu pannalaamaa / Valaiyum kodiyai vaada vidalaamaa”
The second consonant sound 'la/la' is matched across lines to create rhythmic flow.
Monai (First-letter Alliteration)
“Naan paaththathilla kettathilla pudhusu”
Repetition of the initial 'pa' sound ('paaththathilla', 'pudhusu') creates verbal harmony.
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Trivia
This energetic duet features legendary singers T. M. Soundararajan (TMS) and L. R. Eswari, who were renowned for delivering iconic duet dance numbers in Tamil cinema. Written by Kavinar Kannadasan and set to tune by M. S. Viswanathan, the song belongs to the 1981 film 'Lorry Driver Rajakannu', starring Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan. Kannadasan's use of 'Kuththaala aruvi' references Courtallam, a well-known town in Tamil Nadu famous for its scenic waterfalls.
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