- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- G. Govindarajulu Naidu
- Movie name
- Baghdad Thirudan
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Mar 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic duet from the film 'Baghdad Thirudan' portrays two lovers expressing their deep, transformative passion for each other. The hero, who is known for robbing the city, humorously and tenderly confesses that he himself has been robbed by the heroine's captivating gaze. In response, the heroine acknowledges him as a thief who has stolen her heart and introduced her to the pure joys of innocent love. As the song progresses, both lovers describe the overwhelming surge of emotion they feel, comparing their love to a flood flowing naturally down a slope and an eternal flame dispelling all sadness. Through rich metaphors and nature imagery, they celebrate their emotional connection and invite each other closer in romantic harmony.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Pallam naadum vellam polae”
The line compares the natural, unstoppable flow of love in the heart to water seeking low-lying land ('Pallam naadum vellam polae').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Allal irul thannai theerththa / Anaiyaa jothiye”
The beloved is metaphorically referred to as an unquenchable light ('Anaiyaa jothiye') that dispels sadness, and her beauty is called a lightning form ('Minnal roopam').
Monai / Rhyme (Assonance)
“Solla solla ellai meeri”
Matching first consonant sounds in consecutive lines like 'Solla' / 'Ullam' / 'Pallam' creates melodic flow.
Irony / Wordplay
“Oorai ellam kollai kollum ennaiyae / Paarvaiyaalae kollai kondaai kanniyae”
Play on the idea of a thief ('Kallan'/'Kalvan') who robs others being robbed himself by love.
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Trivia
'Baghdad Thirudan' (1960), directed by T. R. Sundaram under Modern Theatres, was a high-budget Arabian Nights-style fantasy action film starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Vyjayanthimala. The music composed by G. Govindarajulu Naidu features romantic melodies written by A. Maruthakasi, with 'Unmai Anbin Uruvaai' remaining one of the hallmark classic duets sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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