- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- S. C. Krishnan, Savitri
- Music director
- Ghantasala
- Movie name
- Mayabazar
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Aug 2019
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This song is a playful love duet from the classic epic fantasy film Mayabazar (1957). The male protagonist enthusiastically praises his beloved, describing her as an unmatched golden doll and expressing his constant devotion to her. He playfully brushes off her hesitation and social barriers, reassuring her that their union is inevitable. Interspersed with humorous dialogue and energetic refrains, the song captures romantic banter filled with confidence, affection, and youthful charm.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Thangamae un pola thanga padhumaiyai”
Compares the beloved directly to a golden doll/statue (thanga padhumai) to emphasize her beauty and precious nature.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Soora puli pola yaarumillae”
Compares oneself to a brave tiger (soora puli) using the explicit comparison word 'pola'.
Repetition (Adukku Thodar)
“Haan dhooram dhooram endru”
Uses repeated words like 'dhooram dhooram', 'podhum podhum', and 'solli solli' for rhythmic emphasis and theatrical flare.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Emona & Ethirai)
“Solladhae thulladhae”
Uses internal rhyme and matching initial consonants across lines (e.g., Solladhae / thulladhae).
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Trivia
Mayabazar (1957) is widely regarded as one of the greatest milestones in Indian mythological cinema, directed by K. V. Reddy. The soundtrack was composed by Ghantasala and S. Rajeswara Rao, with lyrics written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass for the Tamil version.
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