- Lyricist
- Krithika Nelson
- Singer
- Rakshita Suresh
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Ponniyin Selvan – Part 1
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Jul 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Sol' is a playful, curious track from Mani Ratnam's epic drama 'Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1', composed by A. R. Rahman and written by Krithika Nelson. The song captures a lighthearted interrogation between Princess Kundavai and her confidante, as Kundavai eagerly tries to extract details about the charismatic and mysterious messenger, Vallavarayan Vanthiyathevan. She bombards her friend with inquisitive questions, wondering if he is a charming warrior, a sweet-talking poet, a protector, or merely a clever trickster. The lyrical structure relies heavily on rhythmic repetition of the word 'sol' (tell me), conveying eagerness, youthful charm, and romantic intrigue surrounding Vanthiyathevan's arrival in the Chola realm.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Epiphora (Antistrophe)
“Yarendru sol / Perzhagana sol / Maaveerana sol”
The word 'sol' (tell me) is repeated at the end of nearly every line, creating a rhythmic and persistent plea for information.
Antithesis (Contrast)
“Porali ah sol / Illae ododi ah sol”
Contrasting character traits are juxtaposed against each other to capture Vanthiyathevan's enigmatic nature (e.g., 'Kavalana' vs 'En yevalana'; 'Porali' vs 'Ododi').
Etagai (Tamil Second-letter Rhyme)
“Mayaiya sol / Maayana sol”
The second consonants in 'Mayaiya' and 'Maayana' rhyme, creating internal dynamic flow.
Did you know?
Trivia
Although 'Sol' was composed by A. R. Rahman and released as part of the official soundtrack album, the picturized song sequence featuring Trisha and Sobhita Dhulipala was trimmed from the final theatrical cut of 'Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1' to keep the narrative tightly paced.
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