- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Ejamaan
- Movie release year
- 1993
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Jul 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This lively folk song from the movie Ejamaan (1993) revolves around a humorous interaction between a master and his assistant as they explore a delicious spread of traditional Tamil rustic dishes stored in food carrier pots (Thooku Chatti). The song playfully enumerates various local culinary delicacies—such as pearl millet rice, ragi porridge, dried fish, egg dosa, fermented rice water, and spicy chicken curry—highlighting the pure joy of rustic Tamil cooking. Through energetic rhythms and lighthearted dialogues, lyricist Vaali celebrates traditional village food culture while capturing the mischievous excitement of secretly indulging in a feast without getting caught.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Nellu choorum / Kollu saarum”
Repetition of the second consonant sound across lines creating rhythmic flow, as seen with 'llu' in 'Nellu' and 'Kollu'.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Porucha vaathu / Paruthi kattu”
Repetition of the initial letter 'P' across consecutive words/lines.
Personification
“Mutta dosai / Nakkil pesum”
Attributing human qualities like speaking to an egg dosa to convey how flavorful it tastes.
Olfactory Imagery
“Porucha vaathu / Mutta vaasam / Paruthi kattu / Varaikkum veesum”
Vivid sensory description appealing to the sense of smell to evoke appetite and nostalgia.
Did you know?
Trivia
Ejamaan (1993), starring Rajinikanth and Meena, features a iconic soundtrack composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Vaali. This track is celebrated for its authentic representation of traditional Tamil village food culture and comedic lyrical exchanges.
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