- Lyricist
- Muthukoothan
- Singer
- Bhanumathi
- Music director
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
- Movie name
- Nadodi Mannan
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Jul 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Sammadhamaa is a romantic duet from the iconic 1958 movie Nadodi Mannan. The song captures a lively dialogue between two companions embarking on a long journey, where one seeks approval to accompany the other as an equal partner, like a constant shadow. The dialogue reflects mutual affection, safety, and equality in companionship.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Sarisamamaaga nizhal polae naan kooda vara”
Compares walking alongside the partner to a shadow ('nizhal polae'), representing closeness, constant presence, and equality.
Analogy / Metaphor
“Kozhi kunju kooda irundhaa parundhai edhirkkumae”
Uses the image of a mother hen defending her chick against a hawk to express how companionship provides courage and security.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Meeri pasi vandhaalum paravai polae pagirndhae unnalaam”
Compares sharing food to birds ('paravai polae') who gather and share meals together naturally.
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Trivia
Nadodi Mannan (1958) was a massive blockbuster directed by and starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR). The film featured music composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and N. S. Balakrishnan, with lyrics for this song penned by Muthukoothan, sung as a playful duet between the lead characters.
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