- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Santhippu
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Feb 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Solaappur Raja Kolappur Rani is a theatrical and vibrant ensemble song from the 1983 Tamil film Santhippu. The song frames the romantic union of the lead characters within a royal disguise narrative, using Solapur and Kolhapur as metaphorical kingdoms. The lyricist Vaali weaves together themes of romantic anticipation, festive dancing, witty subterfuge against foolish foes, and triumphant celebration. Musically composed by M. S. Vishwanathan, the track blends traditional Tamil rhythmic motifs with western melodic structures. The lyrics balance classical poetic motifs—such as Kaamadevan's (Cupid's) arrow and romantic spats (oodal)—with energetic stage-performance imagery, reflecting both the cinematic plot of disguise and the joyful reunion of lovers.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Solaappur raja kolappur rani”
Matching second consonants in parallel lyric structures (Solappur / Kolappur).
Alliteration (Monai)
“Vedikkai veshangal kelikkai koshangal”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds across adjacent words (Vedikkai veshangal / kelikkai koshangal).
Simile (Upamai)
“Medaigal mele minnalgal pole”
Comparing dancers on stage to flashes of lightning using 'pole' (like).
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Poovandu naanthan vattangal poda”
The male protagonist directly compares himself to a flower bee ('Poovandu naanthan') circling in courtship.
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Trivia
Santhippu (1983) starred Sivaji Ganesan in dual roles alongside Prabhu. This song features four prominent playback singers—T. M. Soundarajan, P. Susheela, Malaysia Vasudevan, and S. P. Shailaja—making it a grand multi-voice festive sequence composed by M. S. Vishwanathan.
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