- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- Ghantasala, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Ghantasala
- Movie name
- Vazhkkai Oppandam
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Apr 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic duet depicts a playful romantic banter between Lord Krishna and Radha. Krishna passionately calls out to Radha, praising her unmatched beauty above all the Gopis and elevating her status as the supreme wealth and diamond palace of his life. He pleads with her to shed her anger and grant him love. Radha, on the other hand, responds with playful skepticism, calling him a cunning magician whose heart is fickle and untrustworthy. She teasingly questions his loyalty and resists falling into his trap, creating a charming contrast between romantic devotion and playful banter.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Uyar vaira maaligai neeyandro”
Radha is metaphorically praised as 'vaira maaligai' (a diamond palace) and 'en vaazhvin selvam' (the wealth of my life), expressing her priceless worth to Krishna.
Epizeuxis / Repetition (Adukku Thodhar)
“Podhum podhum krishna”
The word 'Podhum' (enough) is repeated consecutively to emphasize Radha's playful annoyance and feigned resistance.
Monai / Alliteration
“Kobam yeno kuraiyae theeraai”
Repetition of the 'K' sound in 'Kobam' and 'kuraiyae' creates a melodic rhythmic flow.
Iyaibu / Rhyming
“Koorinen en kannae nee vaaraai”
End rhymes such as 'paaraai' and 'vaaraai', as well as 'theeraai' and 'thaaraai', add musicality to the dialogue.
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Trivia
This romantic song from 'Vazhkkai Oppandam' (1959) features music and vocals by legendary maestro Ghantasala alongside P. Susheela. Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass drew upon classical Krishna-Radha folklore motifs, infusing traditional devotional poetry devices into mid-20th century Tamil cinema music.
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