- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- V. N. Sundaram
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Ambikapathy (Old)
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Jan 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This grand praise song from the 1957 classic movie Ambikapathy celebrates King Kulothunga Chola, his prosperous realm, and the martial heritage of the Tamil country. It praises the Chola kingdom for its rich agriculture, righteousness, patronization of Tamil, and military bravery, highlighting court poet Ottakoothan and the heroic women who proudly sent their husbands to defend the nation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Chorus :Vaazhga”
The word 'Vaazhga' (Long live) and 'Manakka' (fragrant/scented) are repeated sequentially across multiple lines to build rhythmic enthusiasm and eulogize the king.
Imagery and Metaphor (Uruvagamaana Sorkkal)
“Soru manakkum so naadaa”
The lyricist uses olfactory imagery extensively ('Soru manakkum', 'Soli manakka', 'Aaru manakkum') to metaphorically describe prosperity, fame, and righteousness as fragrant scents.
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Trivia
Ambikapathy (1957), starring Sivaji Ganesan and P. Bhanumathi, was a historical romantic drama based on the legendary poet Kamban's son Ambikapathy and his love for King Kulothunga Chola's daughter Amaravathi. The soundtrack features lyrics by Kannadasan set in classical Tamil poetic meters.
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