- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- A. L. Ragavan, Trichy Loganathan
- Music director
- T. V. Raju
- Movie name
- Raja Sevai
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Oct 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a witty, philosophical folk-style complaint (Nindha Stuthi) addressed to the divine/Kannappa. It questions divine indifference towards righteous people who perform their duty faithfully yet endure hardships and separation from their loved ones. Using rustic imagery such as a calf separated from its cow, the lyricist playfully reproaches God for displaying magical illusions while ignoring the true plight of worldly devotees.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Nindha Stuthi (Satirical Praise)
“Maayajaalan neeyappa”
Criticizing and playfully scolding the deity for human suffering while acknowledging His divine powers.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Kannappa / ennappa / veerappa / neeyappa / paarappa”
The repetitive suffix '-appa' across line endings creates a rhythmic folk song structure.
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kaikkullae sorgathai kattum Kaikaarappa kaelappa”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across words in the phrase.
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Trivia
The song from Raja Sevai (1959) features lyrics by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, who was renowned for bringing street-theater flair, social commentary, and accessible folk humor into 1950s Tamil cinema soundtracks.
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