- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- Seerkazhi Govindarajan
- Music directors
- B. N. Rao, A. Rama Rao, Master Venu
- Movie name
- Pennin Perumai
- Movie release year
- 1956
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Nov 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song praises a deeply virtuous and righteous individual who sacrifices his own rights, happiness, and status for the well-being of his brother and out of respect for his father's word. It highlights the timeless philosophical idea that truth and righteousness are the only enduring qualities in this world. By placing duty and love above personal gain, such an individual becomes a living embodiment of sacrifice and achieves eternal, imperishable glory.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Unnai izhandhaai un urimai izhandhaai”
Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'U' across words in the line, creating a rhythmic and melodious start.
Anaphora / Refrain
“Uthamanae ulagil nilaipathu sathiyamae”
The line 'Uthamanae ulagil nilaipathu sathiyamae' is repeated as a refrain to reinforce the central theme of truth's ultimate victory.
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Roobakam)
“Agila meedhilae thiyaaga moorthiyaai”
Describing the noble character directly as 'Thiyaaga moorthi' (the embodiment/statue of sacrifice).
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Trivia
Pennin Perumai (1956) was a remake of the Telugu classic 'Raju Peda'. Sung by the legendary Seerkazhi Govindarajan, this song echoes the righteous virtues of Lord Rama from the Ramayana, emphasizing filial duty and brotherly sacrifice.
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