- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Anbukkor Annan
- Movie release year
- 1971
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Apr 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Poga Poga Nallaa Irukkum from the 1971 Tamil film Anbukkor Annan is a playful romantic duet between a young couple discussing love, modesty, marriage, and patience. The hero eagerly tries to coax his lady love into physical affection, while she playfully repels his advances, citing social decorum, public presence, and the necessity of getting married before deepening their intimacy. They humorously dream about their future marital life, building a simple home, and raising a child together. Set to M. S. Viswanathan's vibrant arrangement and rendered with energetic banter by S. P. Balasubramanyam and L. R. Eswari, lyricist Kannadasan balances playful sensuality with traditional values, delivering the message that joy delayed through patience makes love truly sacred.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar / Repetition for emphasis
“Poga poga nallaa irukkum porunga”
The phrase 'Poga poga' uses reduplication to emphasize the passage of time and gradual deepening of affection.
Onomatopoeia (Esaichchol)
“Aariraro aariraro aariraro……..”
'Aariraro' is a rhythmic onomatopoeic lullaby chant symbolizing parental love and childhood.
Emoni (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Male :Kodu pottu kadhal seithu vaazhum vaazhvadi / Female :Adhil enna thappo”
Rhyming of second consonant sounds ('dd' in Kodu / Adhil) across paired dialogic lines.
Visual Imagery
“Iruttil kooda unathu maeni minuminukkuthu”
Sensory descriptions of glistening skin in the dark and trembling lips create vivid romantic visual imagery.
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Trivia
This track stands out in 1970s Tamil cinema for its conversational lyric structure where Kannadasan weaves dynamic male-female banter directly into the verse form. Performed by legendary singer S. P. Balasubramanyam along with queen of seductive tracks L. R. Eswari, the song remains a celebrated example of M. S. Viswanathan's rhythmic orchestration in Jaishankar starrers.
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