- Lyricist
- Piraisoodan
- Singer
- Arjun Sarja
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Mudhal Udhayam
- Movie release year
- 1995
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Apr 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Rasi Nalla Rasi' is a high-energy dance track from the 1995 film 'Mudhal Udhayam', sung by actor Arjun Sarja himself. The lyrics celebrate the protagonist's unshakeable optimism, boundless charm, and incredible fortune, boasting that everything he touches turns to gold. The song playfully juxtaposes classical Indian art forms and famous heroines with global pop icons like Michael Jackson and local Chennai street culture ('dappaankuththu' and 'Mylapore maami'). It serves as a upbeat anthem calling everyone to shed their worries, enjoy the beat, and dance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Hyperbole / Metaphor
“Thottaalum pattaalum ponnaagum paaru”
Claims that everything the singer touches or interacts with turns to gold, emphasizing his incredible luck.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Minukkuthae jolikkuthae / Manasu kedanthu thavikkuthae”
Rhyming line endings ('jolikkuthae' and 'thavikkuthae') creating a rhythmic, musical cadence.
Allusion / Humorous Juxtaposition
“Michael-u jackson nammaalaiyyaa / Adha mylapore maami sonnaalaiyyaa”
References Western pop icon Michael Jackson alongside a traditional Mylapore auntie ('maami') for comic effect.
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Nenachchathu nadakkuthu kanavu nanavu palikkuthu”
Repetition of the 'Ne' sound at the beginning of words ('Nenachchathu', 'nadakkuthu', 'nanavu').
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Trivia
This track features 'Action King' Arjun Sarja singing for his own hero role, demonstrating his vocal versatility. The musical duo Shankar-Ganesh crafted a fast-paced blend of Western pop and Tamil street 'dappaankuththu' percussion for this festive track.
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