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Lyrics & meaning

Sollappur Raja Kolappoor Rani

From Santhippu · 1983

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela, Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Shailaja
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Santhippu1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Solaappur raja kolappur raniKing of Solapur and Queen of Kolhapur,
Jodi serum neramoIs it time for the pair to unite?
Solaappur raja kolappur raniKing of Solapur and Queen of Kolhapur,
Jodi serum neramoIs it time for the pair to unite?
Rajarajan rani pakkathilThe great king is next to the queen,
Rani paarvai ammammaa vetkathilOh my, the queen's gaze is filled with shyness,
Oodal kondaadumoWill love's playful quarrel be celebrated?
Kaamadevan baanam paainthaalIf Cupid's arrow pierces,
Kaamadevan baanam paainthaalIf Cupid's arrow pierces,
Kathal kummalamo..Will love burst into joyous celebration?
Female
Solaappur raja kolappur raniKing of Solapur and Queen of Kolhapur,
Jodi serum neramoIs it time for the pair to unite?
Rajarajan rani pakkathilThe great king is next to the queen,
Rani paarvai ammammaa vetkathilOh my, the queen's gaze is filled with shyness,
Oodal kondaadumoWill love's playful quarrel be celebrated?
Kaamadevan baanam paainthaalIf Cupid's arrow pierces,
Kathal kummalamo..Will love burst into joyous celebration?
All :Kathal kummalamo..All: Will love burst into joyous celebration?
Male
Vedikkai veshangal kelikkai koshangalAmusing disguises and cheerful shouts,
Female :Melangal thalangal melnaattu geethangalFemale: Drums, rhythms, and western tunes,
Male :Koodum perinbamo katchi arambamoMale: Is supreme bliss gathering? Is the show beginning?
Female :Medaigal mele minnalgal poleFemale: Upon the stages, like flashes of lightning,
Male :Jaadaigal kaatti sitridai aattiMale: Showing subtle signals, swaying slim waists,
Female :Aadum naalallavoFemale: Isn't this the day to dance?
All :Paadum pozhuthallavoAll: Isn't this the time to sing?
Male
Dhesangal ponaalum paasangal pogaamalEven if we go to distant lands, affection never fades,
Female :Paarvaigal yethetho baashaigal pesaathoFemale: Won't glances speak various languages?
Male :Meendum ondraagalam naalai kondaadalamMale: We can unite again and celebrate tomorrow,
Female :Yogangal indru uchathil nindruFemale: Good fortune stands at its peak today,
Aattangal podum paattugal paadumDancing with joy, singing songs,
Male :Velai ithuvallavoMale: Isn't this the right time?
All :Kaalam inithallavoAll: Isn't time sweet now?
Female
Solaappur raja kolappur raniKing of Solapur and Queen of Kolhapur,
Jodi serum neramoIs it time for the pair to unite?
Jodi serum neramoIs it time for the pair to unite?
Female
Yemaali rajakkal kathoram poochoodaWhile tricking foolish kings with clever words,
Male :Naamingu poraada nerangal kai koodaMale: As we fight here, the right time comes together,
Female :Nenjam sooderumo ennam eederumoFemale: Will the heart warm up? Will desires be fulfilled?
Male :Poovandu naanthan vattangal podaMale: I am the honeybee hovering in circles,
Female
Poochendu naanthaan thittangal podaI am the bouquet making grand plans,
Male :Veeram parattumeMale: Valor shall be commended,
All :Vetri thalattume..All: Victory shall rock us like a lullaby..
Male
Solaappur raja kolappur raniKing of Solapur and Queen of Kolhapur,
Jodi serum neramoIs it time for the pair to unite?
Rajarajan rani pakkathilThe great king is next to the queen,
Female :Rani paarvai ammammaa vetkathilFemale: Oh my, the queen's gaze is filled with shyness,
Oodal kondaadumoWill love's playful quarrel be celebrated?
Kaamadevan baanam paainthaalIf Cupid's arrow pierces,
Kathal kummalamo..Will love burst into joyous celebration?
All :Kathal kummalamo..All: Will love burst into joyous celebration?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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