- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Enga Ooru Kannagi
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Apr 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and humorous romantic song from 'Enga Ooru Kannagi' (1981) features a policeman expressing his affection for his beloved through clever police-related metaphors and legal terminology. He compares his deep romantic feelings to police cases, lock-ups, section codes, traffic rules, sentry duty, and official promotions. Despite his modest policeman's salary and humble quarters near the station, he promises a life filled with devotion, simple pleasures, and lifelong commitment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Extended Metaphor (Police Jargon as Romance)
“Poochoodi vandha kaadhal case / Ponnattamaa kaidhu seiyattumaa”
Kannadasan creatively weaves police vocabulary (lockup, duty, sentry, section, case, signal, quarters) into romantic overtures.
Simile (Upamai)
“Poovattamaa kovil thaerottamaa”
Compares the beloved's gentle grace to a flower and her majestic presence to a temple chariot.
Rhyme and End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Kaadhalilae naan un sentry / Angae veroru manushan no entry”
Sentry, entry, mandhiri, and country rhyme seamlessly to create a rhythmic, conversational flow.
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Trivia
In this classic song composed by M. S. Vishwanathan, lyricist Kannadasan showcased his famous versatility by turning tedious legal and police terminology into a catchy, lighthearted romantic song. S. P. Balasubrahmanyam's high-energy vocal performance gave the song an iconic, energetic charm that remains memorable in Tamil cinema history.
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