- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- M. S. Rajeswari
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Durga
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Apr 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Pappa paadum paattu' from the 1990 film Durga is a joyful, lighthearted children's song rendered by veteran singer M. S. Rajeswari. Written by Vaali and composed by Shankar Ganesh, the song highlights the innocent world of the young protagonist (Baby Shamili) and her deep bond with her companions—a monkey and a dog—whom she treats as her equals and siblings in love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Pappa paadum paattu..”
Repetition of the 'Pa' sound creates a rhythmic cadence tailored for children's songs.
Edukku / Rhyme
“Onnaaga paadi …onnaaga aadi”
Matching end sounds ('paadi' and 'aadi') create harmony and musicality.
Uvamai (Metaphor/Simile)
“Chinna kuyil naan paadinaal / Chinna kili naan pesinaal”
The child metaphorically compares her voice and chatter to a sweet cuckoo bird and a talking parrot.
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Trivia
Singer M. S. Rajeswari was renowned in South Indian cinema for her iconic child-like vocal timbre, spanning several decades from the 1950s through the 1990s. The film 'Durga' was a massive box-office hit, earning Baby Shamili widespread fame as a child artist.
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