- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music directors
- S. Dakshinamurthi, G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Kalyani (1952)
- Movie release year
- 1952
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Oct 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song reflects the harsh socio-economic reality where society values individuals only for their wealth and status. It describes the tragedy of a person who once lived in luxury but is now reduced to severe poverty, abandoned by relatives and society. The lyrics emphasize the bitter truth that relationships fade when money disappears, capturing existential despair and societal apathy towards the destitute.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Veedhiyilae naai polae yaengiyae”
Compares the helpless state of a formerly rich person to a stray dog on the street using the comparison word 'polae'.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vagayizhantha paaviyae nadaipinamae”
Metaphorically addresses the ruined man as a 'walking corpse' (nadaipinamae) and his fragile life dreams as a 'mud castle' (man kottai).
Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Mosamadaa mosamadaa”
Repeats 'Mosamadaa' to strongly emphasize the cruelty and treacherous nature of worldly life without money.
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Trivia
This song is among the earliest collaborations between legendary lyricist Kannadasan and iconic playback singer T. M. Soundararajan, marking a key milestone early in their illustrious careers.
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