- Lyricist
- T. Rajendar
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- T. Rajender
- Movie name
- Cooliekkaran
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Dec 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This sensual track from Cooliekkaran (1987) uses poetic and nature-inspired metaphors to express intense romantic passion and physical longing between lovers. The heroine describes herself as a delicate rose that wilts at a touch, a sandalwood statue bending like a bow, and a maiden soft as silk. She lovingly taunts her lover as a flower thief and an eagle seeking to quench his desire, while highlighting the warmth and intimacy of the night.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Thottathum thuvandidum roja thararara thararara”
Compares the delicate woman directly to a rose ('roja') and a sandalwood idol ('santhana silai').
Simile (Uvamaana Urubugal)
“Pattu pola maeni thottu kolla vaa nee”
Uses 'ena' and 'pola' explicitly to compare body flexibility to a bow ('villaena') and softness to silk ('pattu pola').
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Panjanai meedhilae haahhaa haahhaa”
Repetition of the initial 'Pa' sound across consecutive lines in the stanza (Panjanai, Paal, Pattu, Paadham, Paavai).
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Trivia
The song is featured in the 1987 film Cooliekkaran, starring Vijayakanth and Rupini. All songs in the film were written and composed by T. Rajendar, known for his unique rhythmic lyrical patterns, heavy use of Monai (alliteration) and Eguhat (rhyming endings), and catchy vocal ad-libs.
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