- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Minmini
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen
- Movie release year
- 1992
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Jun 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Thottu Thottu Thookiputtae' from 'Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen' is a vibrant folk-style romantic track where a young woman expresses her deep affection and playful vulnerability toward her beloved cousin (mama). She recounts how his tender touch captivated her innocent maiden heart and pleads with him not to abandon her love or test her patience any further.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Alliteration)
“Muthu muthu raasa”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds across words like 'Muthu muthu' to create a rhythmic, musical pulse.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Thottu thottu thookiputtae / Kanni manam kettu pochae”
Matching of the second consonant sound 'tt' in consecutive lines ('Thottu' and 'Kettu').
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Thenmadhurai somanukku Meenatchi thaan yethava”
Compares the romantic bond between the couple to the legendary divine pairing of Lord Shiva (Soman) and Meenakshi of Madurai.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Sontham ulla mama mama / Sodhikira aama aama”
Repetition of words like 'mama mama' and 'aama aama' to enhance the folk cadence and playful tone.
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Trivia
'Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen' (1992) features a popular rural soundtrack composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, starring Karthik, Sasikala, and Monisha. The lyrics were penned by veteran lyricist Vaali, showcasing his flair for authentic rural dialect and playful romantic imagery.
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