- Lyricist
- K. P. Kamatchisundaram
- Singers
- P. A. Periyanayaki, Chorus
- Music director
- V. Dakshinamurthy
- Movie name
- Sarvadhikari
- Movie release year
- 1951
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Jan 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a lively dance track performed to entertain a distinguished visitor or ruler. The dancer self-identifies as a golden doll and compares her beauty to Rathi, the deity of love and beauty. She urges the spectator not to hesitate, waste time, or debate about auspicious moments, reminding him that youth and fleeting moments of enjoyment fly away and never return once lost.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagamm)
“Siru thanga bommai enai paarum aiyaa”
The singer compares herself directly to a golden doll ('thanga bommai') and to Rathi ('sarasa rathi'), the celestial beauty.
Internal Rhyme (Egbai / Rhyming verb endings)
“Sogusaaga aaduvom paaduvom paarum aiyaa”
The verbs 'aaduvom' (we shall dance) and 'paaduvom' (we shall sing) rhyme internally to add musicality.
Onomatopoeia and Folk Refrains
“Oo kulukulu kulukulu kulukulu”
Use of rhythmic folk sound syllables like 'kulukulu', 'bale bale', and 'raiyaaramma' to enhance the dance rhythm.
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Trivia
The film 'Sarvadhikari' (1951) was produced by Modern Theatres and starred M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) alongside Anjali Devi. The soundtrack was composed by the legendary V. Dakshinamurthy, making it one of his early successful Tamil film scores.
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