- Lyricist
- Viveka
- Singer
- Sid Sriram
- Music director
- Devi Sri Prasad
- Movie name
- Pushpa – The Rise
- Movie release year
- 2021
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Aug 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Srivalli expresses Pushpa's endearing, playful, and deep admiration for Srivalli. Pushpa is an unyielding, proud man who never bows his head to anyone in fear or submission; yet, he willingly lowers his head just to look at the anklets on Srivalli's feet. He laments playfully that she gazes devotionally at unseen deities while ignoring him standing right in front of her. He continues by teasingly noting that while any young woman in her prime looks attractive when dressed up, Srivalli possesses a sacred, divine aura. Her glance feels as sacred as a camphor flame, her voice sounds as melodious as Kalyani raga, and her presence carries the intoxicating scent of musk.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Hey paarvai karpoora deebama”
Compares her glance to the sacred camphor flame offered during worship, suggesting purity and radiance.
Metaphor / Audio Simile
“Pechae kalyani raagama”
Compares her speaking voice to Kalyani Raga, one of the most auspicious and melodic classical ragas.
Irony & Contrast (Edhirkollal)
“Evanaiyumae paarthu / Thalai kunijadhu illa / Un kolusa paakka thaan / Thalai kuninjendi pulla”
Juxtaposes his pride (never bowing to anyone) with his humility before his love (bowing down to see her anklet).
Hyperbole (Uvamanai / Thagaimai)
“Kuththu kallukku selai katti / Vitta kooda sitta theriyum”
Exaggerates the effect of youth and attire, claiming even a stone pillar looks attractive draped in a saree, to highlight the divine contrast in Srivalli.
Did you know?
Trivia
The Tamil version of Srivalli was written by Viveka and sung by Sid Sriram with music composed by Devi Sri Prasad. Allu Arjun's unique shoulder-shrug dance step in the music video became a massive worldwide viral sensation across social media platforms.
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