- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Jikki
- Music director
- T. Chalapathi Rao
- Movie name
- Meenda Sorgam
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Aug 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Thulli Thulli Oduthu is a vibrant and cheerful song from the 1960 movie Meenda Sorgam, penned by Kannadasan. Addressing a parrot and a peacock, the protagonist marvels at the beauty of nature—comparing garden flowers to clusters of stars and dance to the divine movements of Rathi. Beyond its playful exterior, the song contains subtle philosophical reflections on freedom and independence, expressing a desire to live freely in self-reliance rather than falling into life's deceptive traps like a caged bird. Through simple yet evocative language, Kannadasan blends natural imagery, joyous rhythms, and contemplative thoughts into an uplifting song.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition)
“Thulli thulli oduthu”
The consecutive repetition of 'Thulli thulli' highlights the lively, energetic leaping movement.
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Mella mella paadudhu kiliyae”
The repetition of 'Mella mella' creates a soft, rhythmic auditory effect matching gentle singing.
Upamai (Simile)
“Natchathira koottam polae”
Compares a vast array of blooming garden flowers to a sparkling cluster of stars.
Kili Vidu Thoodhu (Bird-addressing motif)
“Sol kiliyae sol kiliyae”
A traditional Tamil poetic device where a parrot is directly addressed as a friend and confidante.
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Trivia
Meenda Sorgam (1960) was directed by C. V. Sridhar and starred Gemini Ganesan and Padmini. The soundtrack was composed by T. Chalapathi Rao, featuring lyrics by Kannadasan that playfully integrate folk rhythm with classical Tamil poetic motifs.
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