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Lyrics & meaning

Paattil Enna Solven

From Rajakumari · 1947

Lyricist
Udumalai Narayanakavi
Singers
M. M. Mariyappa, T. V. Rathinam
Music director
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Details
Rajakumari1947

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
{Eppadi sangeedhamHow is the music?
Male
Sakkarai pongal maadhiriLike sweet pongal,
Orae inippu aanaIt is completely sweet, but...
Male
EnnaWhat?
Male
Indha paattoda oruvar aadinaaIf one person dances to this song...
Male
Oruvar enna iruvar aadattumWhy just one? Let two people dance!
Male
M… aadattum} (Dialogue)Mm... let them dance (Dialogue)
Male
{Eppadi aattamHow is the dance?
Male
Aattam nallaathaan irukkuThe dance is good indeed,
Aanaa anjaaru paer saerndhaadinaaBut if five or six people join together and dance...
Male
Appadiyae aadattumLet them dance like that
Male
Sari aadattum} (Dialogue)Alright, let them dance (Dialogue)
Male
{SishyaaDisciple!
Male
GurujiGuruji!
Male
Manadhirku ondrum thirupthiyaagaNothing feels satisfying
IllaiyaeTo the heart...
Male
M… Adhai naanum nenachaenMm... I thought that too,
Neengalum sonneengaAnd you said it as well.
Male
Sari ini penn thaedum vaelaikkuAlright, now for the task of searching for the woman,
Naamae purappaduvomLet us set out ourselves.
Male
Sari purappaduvom} (Dialogue)Alright, let us set out (Dialogue)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This spoken dialogue scene from the 1947 film Rajakumari features a witty exchange between a guru and his disciple as they observe a musical dance performance. They humorously compare the sweet music to the popular dish 'sakkarai pongal' and continuously suggest increasing the number of dancers to enhance the enjoyment. Despite the performance, the guru and disciple remain unsatisfied at heart, prompting them to take matters into their own hands and set off on a search mission. written with Udumalai Narayanakavi's trademark colloquial rhythm, it blends humor with theatrical commentary.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Sakkarai pongal maadhiri

Comparing the sweetness of music to the traditional sweet dish 'Sakkarai pongal' using 'maadhiri'.

Repetition (Anaphora)

Oruvar enna iruvar aadattum

The frequent repetition of 'aadattum' (let them dance) creates rhythmic momentum and comedic emphasis in the dialogue sequence.

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Trivia

Rajakumari (1947) marked the debut of M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) in a lead role. Produced by Jupiter Pictures, the film's success laid the foundation for MGR's legendary career in Tamil cinema.

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