- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- K. Vijaya Baskar
- Movie name
- Rajavukketha Rani
- Movie release year
- 1978
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Mar 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Raja vanthaar rani vanthaal' from Rajavukketha Rani (1978) is a playful and romantic duet depicting a couple comparing themselves to a king and queen who rule not over a physical kingdom, but over an empire of love and affection. They express how their romance developed quietly away from the eyes of the townspeople, teasing each other about who initiated their courtship and how their bond has blossomed over time. As the song progresses, the lovers encourage each other to leave past grievances behind and embrace the joy and hope of their present togetherness. Filled with rhythmic folk-infused phrasing and cheerful banter between the lead singers, the duet captures the unpretentious warmth, intimate joy, and playful nature of rural Indian romance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)
“Raja vanthaar rani vanthaal / Rajaangam illaamalae”
Comparing the lovers to a 'Raja' (King) and 'Rani' (Queen) without a physical 'Rajaangam' (Kingdom), metaphorically describing their reign of love.
Metaphor & Metamorphosis
“Male :Mottaagi poovana kannaattiyin”
Describing the woman as a bud ('Mottaagi') that bloomed into a flower ('poovana'), symbolizing maturity and beauty.
Monai (Alliteration)
“Thodangi vachchaa thangammaa / Thodarnthu vachchaan chinnaaiyaa”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Tha' in 'Thodangi' and 'Thodarnthu', or 'Ka' in 'Kattaana' and 'Kannaalanai'.
Edupada / Rhyme Scheme (Edukai)
“Appothu nadanthathellaam vittuthalladi / Ippothu maarbil enai kattikolladi”
Second-letter rhyming between lines, such as 'Appothu' and 'Ippothu', establishing rhythmic harmony.
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Trivia
Composed by K. Vijaya Baskar with lyrics by the legendary poet Kannadasan, this playful track features the dynamic vocal chemistry of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki. The song blends traditional folk narrative structures ('Thillaala') with modern film music orchestrations, making it a memorable romantic duet of late-1970s Tamil cinema.
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