- Lyricist
- Ulunthur Pettai Shanmugam
- Singer
- Seerkazhi Govindarajan
- Music director
- Kunnakudi Vaithiyanathan
- Movie name
- Rajaraja Chozhan
- Movie release year
- 1972
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Mar 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses the poignant emotions of a father, represented by the legendary Chola Emperor Rajaraja Chola, as he gives away his daughter Kundavai in marriage. Sung with grandeur by Seerkazhi Govindarajan, the song captures both royal majesty and deep paternal affection, highlighting the traditional bridal send-off ceremony with dowry, blessings, and emotional surrender to the bridegroom.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Alliteration)
“Mandraththil manam mudiththu / Magizhvaaga seer koduththu”
Repetition of the initial consonant/vowel sound in 'Mandraththil' and 'Magizhvaaga'.
Edhukai (Assonance)
“Mandraththil manam mudiththu”
Matching second letter sounds in lines such as 'Mandraththil' and 'Magizhvaaga' (n/g harmony).
Anaphora
“Indru nam mannan koduththaan”
Repetition of the phrase 'Indru nam mannan koduththaan' across multiple lines to emphasize the royal act of giving away the princess.
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Trivia
Rajaraja Chozhan (1972) was the first full-length CinemaScope film made in Tamil cinema. The song features Sivaji Ganesan portraying the Chola emperor.
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