- Lyricist
- Isaignani Ilayaraja
- Singers
- K. S. Chithra, S. P. Sailaja, Chorus
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Thendral Sudum
- Movie release year
- 1989
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Feb 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a lively, high-energy dance track where the female protagonist celebrates her beauty, power, and magnetic charm. She narrates how a 'king' (an admirer or lover) pursued her and proclaimed her his queen, effectively establishing her dominance and ruling kingdom. With strong self-assurance, she warns rivals and envious onlookers not to cross her or cast negative eyes ('kann podaadhae'). The lyrics mix playful bravado with romantic charm. She describes how her alluring grace and movements can captivate anyone and make the whole town dance to her rhythm. The emotional arc moves from playful taunts and self-praise to a confident declaration that in the end, her charm and strategic mind will triumph over everyone.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai Ani)
“Malarum kodi pol valaiyumae”
Compares the flexible, graceful waist of the protagonist to a flexible, blooming vine/creeper ('kodi').
Hyperbole (Uyirvu Navirchi Ani)
“Viragam kadal pol perugumae”
Exaggerates the sense of yearning and desire by comparing its growth to the vastness of an ocean.
Iyaipu (Rhyming Endings)
“Naan podum thittangal / Naan podum vattangal”
The lines end with rhyming words ('thittangal' and 'vattangal') creating a rhythmic flow.
Ethugai (Second Letter Assonance)
“Puriyumadi mudivil adhu theriyumadi”
Internal rhyming structure across phrases using matching consonantal sounds.
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Trivia
The film 'Thendral Sudum' (1989) was directed by K. Rangaraj, featuring music composed by Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja. In addition to composing the soundtrack, Ilaiyaraaja also penned the lyrics for this song, showcasing his versatility as a lyricist alongside his iconic musical genius.
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