- Lyricist
- Kalidasan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Kattabomman
- Movie release year
- 1993
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Oct 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a romantic duet between lovers expressing their intense affection, admiration, and anticipation of togetherness. The male protagonist compares his beloved to nature's sweetest elements like mangoes, pomegranates, and lotus flowers, while the female protagonist envisions him as a regal Chera king entering her world of love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor (உவமை)
“Adi mangani poongudamae / Pudhu maadhulai thaen saramae”
Compares the beloved woman to a sweet mango, a floral pot, and a pomegranate garland filled with honey.
Monai / Alliteration (மோனை)
“Veeranadai poodum / Vizhiyaalae kaadhal veenai”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'V' across sequential lines ('Veeranadai', 'Vizhiyaalae', 'Vaalibathu', 'Vaasam', 'Valaioosai').
Edhukai / Rhyme (எதுகை)
“Kaadhal yennum boodhai / Kaativita raadhai”
Second letter matching across lines ('boodhai', 'raadhai').
Anaphora / Repetition (இரட்டைச்சொல்)
“Priya priya oh priya / Oh priya priya oh priya”
Rhythmic repetition of 'Priya' emphasizing affection.
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Trivia
'Priya Priya Oh Priya' is a melodious romantic duet composed by Deva for the 1993 Tamil movie 'Kattabomman', starring Sarathkumar and Vineetha, with lyrics penned by Kalidasan.
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