- Lyricist
- Kothamangalam Subbu
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- C. Ramachandra
- Movie name
- Vanji Kottai Valipan
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses the romantic longing, regal pride, and playful charm of a princess towards her lover. She compares her radiant beauty to a fresh blooming rose and the full moon, wondering if her deepest romantic desires will come to fruition. Teasing her beloved for standing far away and being hesitant, she urges him to step closer, speak sweet words, and gaze into her eyes to see his reflection. As the song progresses, she playfully warns him that no matter how much he tries to flee like a squirming fish or a bird escaping a cage, she will entangle him using the magical net of her eyes. Ultimately, the song resolves into a celebrated vision of mutual love, where both lovers crown each other with pure affection, sing joyful melodies, and envision a prosperous, happy life together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Muzhu nilavai pol enadhazhagai paar”
Comparing the maiden's beauty directly to the full moon ('Muzhu nilavai pol enadhazhagai paar').
Metaphor (Uvakam)
“Kannaalae valai veesi katti izhuppaen”
Metaphorically describing her seductive gaze as casting a net ('Kannaalae valai veesi') to captivate her lover.
Anaaphora / Repetition (Anukaranam)
“Thalli thalli odinaalum”
Repetition of words like 'Thalli thalli' and 'Thuditthu thuditthu' for rhythmic effect and emphasis on motion.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Inba geetham paaduvom”
Matching initial consonants across sequential words, such as 'Inba', 'Idhayam', 'Endrum', 'Iniya'.
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Trivia
'Vanji Kottai Valipan' (1958) is a legendary Tamil magnum opus produced and directed by S. S. Vasan of Gemini Studios. Written by Kothamangalam Subbu, the film's soundtrack was composed by C. R. Subburaman and completed by Master Venu and P. S. Anantharaman after Subburaman's untimely passing.
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