- Lyricist
- V. Seetharaman
- Music director
- S. Rajeswara Rao
- Movie name
- Bhakta Prahlada
- Movie release year
- 1967
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Sept 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is an enchanting dance sequence from the 1967 mythological epic 'Bhakta Prahlada'. Celestial dancers representing famed apsaras like Rambha, Menaka, and Tilottama praise the king's grand power and charm, comparing his court to Indra's heavenly kingdom (Indraloka). Through rich imagery and playful romantic teasing, they invite the ruler to immerse himself in the pleasures of beauty, youth, and passion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Madhu vazhangidum kinnamae”
Describing youthful cheeks directly as cups containing sweet nectar ('Madhu vazhangidum kinnamae') and lips as roses ('idhazhae rojaa').
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Thava muniyum mayanga seivenae”
Exaggerating the allure of the dancer's glance as powerful enough to disturb the intense meditation of an ascetic sage ('Thava muniyum mayanga seivenae').
Mythological Allusion
“Inba rambai enakku eedu naanae”
Referencing celestial apsaras of Hindu mythology—Rambha, Menaka, and Tilottama—to emphasize divine perfection in beauty and dance.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Edhugai and Monai)
“Sugumaara singaara”
Rhythmic pairing of words like 'Sugumaara' and 'Singaara' to enhance musicality.
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Trivia
'Bhakta Prahlada' (1967), produced by AVM Productions, was a landmark multilingual mythological film featuring S. V. Ranga Rao as Hiranyakashipu. The music by S. Rajeswara Rao brings together three legendary female playback singers—P. Susheela, S. Janaki, and Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi—in a rare joint performance showcasing classical dance vocalizations.
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