- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Satyam
- Movie name
- Mudi Sooda Mannan
- Movie release year
- 1978
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Dec 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic romantic duet celebrates the tender blossoming of a new love that transcends material wealth and status. The hero humbly states that he lacks royal palaces, crowns, and riches, yet yearns for the love of the princess. The heroine responds lovingly, affirming that his affection and embrace mean far more to her than all the royal gardens, servants, and grandeur. Rich in poetic metaphors comparing the lovers to living paintings and statues, the song portrays a deep romantic harmony where emotional closeness generates a hundred sweet melodies.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaal (Initial Alliteration)
“Thodangum thodarum pudhu uravu”
Repetition of the 'Th' consonant sound at the start of adjacent words.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Thodangum thodarum / Mayangum malarum”
Rhyming of the second letter 'da'/'ya' in consecutive lines creating rhythmic harmony.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Madhulanganiyae maragatha silaiyae”
Describing the beloved using imagery of sweet fruits ('madhulangani') and precious gems ('maragatha silai').
Visual Imagery
“Oo oviyam irandu oorvalam sellum”
Evoking a vivid visual picture of two exquisite artistic portraits riding together in a grand procession.
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Trivia
Mudi Sooda Mannan (1978) stars Jaishankar and Sridevi in lead roles. The film's music was composed by Telugu music maestro Chellapilla Satyam, with lyrics penned by Vaali. The song 'Thodangum thodarum' is acclaimed for its lush arrangement and the melodious vocal chemistry between S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela.
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