- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Manorama, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Sri Raghavendrar
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Jan 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful song features a cheeky dialogue between a newly married bride named Sarasu and an experienced neighborhood aunt ('Maami'). Set in a traditional Tamil Brahmin milieu, the song captures the humorous teasing that follows Sarasu's wedding night. The aunt affectionately pries into Sarasu's newlywed bliss, pointing out her red eyes, weary gait, and joyful demeanor, offering her wisdom while Sarasu shyly expresses her happiness. Composed by Ilaiyaraaja and penned by Vaali, the track uses colloquial Brahmin Tamil dialect to deliver lighthearted humor. The performance by Manorama as the aunt and Vani Jairam as the shy bride creates a delightful theatrical dynamic within the movie.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (Rhyming Couplets)
“Thalaiyanai mandhiram iruvarum padichudan / Thalai mudhal kaal varai thanalena kodhichudan”
The song uses end rhymes like 'padichudan' and 'kodhichudan' to create a catchy, conversational rhythm.
Anaphora / Dialectal Refrain
“Paarthaale theriyaadho nekku”
Repetition of the signature dialectal opening line 'Paarthaale theriyaadho nekku' serves as the anchor of the song.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Thalai mudhal kaal varai thanalena kodhichudan”
Describing intense passion as boiling like fire ('thanalena kodhichudan') from head to toe.
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Trivia
This song is distinctive for using authentic Tamil Brahmin dialect words like 'nekku' (to me), 'nokku' (to you), and 'engaathukar' (my husband). Legendary actress and singer Manorama voiced the characterful neighborhood aunt, giving the song a distinct comedic flavor alongside Vani Jairam.
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