- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Nadodi
- Movie release year
- 1966
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Jun 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Rasikka Thaanae Indha Azhagu' from the 1966 Tamil film 'Nadodi' is a playful and alluring composition written by lyricist Kannadasan. The heroine expresses her youth, beauty, and longing for romantic courtship. She compares her unused charms to a blooming golden flower without a companion, an unsailed boat waiting at the shore, and a fish swimming freely in the ocean without any hunter casting a line.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia / Irattai Kilavi
“Thala thalakkum malarukku thunai illai”
Rhythmic reduplicated words like 'Thala thalakkum' (lushness/freshness), 'Pala palakkum' (glittering/glowing), and 'Kala kalakkum' (lively/joyous) enhance the acoustic beauty and vivid imagery of the verses.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Odam innum odavillai”
The singer metaphorically compares herself to a 'Thanga mullai' (golden jasmine), an 'Odam' (unsailed boat), and a 'Meen' (fish in the waves) waiting for a companion.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Palli araiyil indru varaiyil / Pala palakkum maenikku sugamillai”
Repetition of initial consonants/vowels across words in a line, such as 'Palli' and 'Pala'.
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Trivia
The film 'Nadodi' (1966) featured M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and B. Saroja Devi in lead roles. The music for the film was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, and this song highlights Kannadasan's signature style of blending sensuality with evocative nature metaphors.
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