- Lyricist
- A. M. Nadaraja Kavi
- Singer
- Jikki
- Music director
- S. Rajam
- Movie name
- Raja Vikrama
- Movie release year
- 1950
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Nov 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song from 'Raja Vikrama' (1950) portrays a lively and mischievous pre-wedding debate among female companions. Some friends jokingly criticize the incoming groom, mockingly questioning his looks, speech, and suitability, cautioning the bride against marrying him. On the other hand, others defend the match, advising the bride to dress up lavishly with jewelry and eyeliner, praising her as a queenly beauty who will soon be married as soon as the groom steps in. Overall, the track captures cheerful maiden banter, teasing, and excitement surrounding traditional marriage festivities.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (Rhyme)
“Vegu nagai poottikko / Kannilae mai theettikko”
Ending words in consecutive lines rhyme rhythmic end-sounds such as 'poottikko' and 'theettikko'.
Anaphora / Repetition (Thiruthal)
“Varappora maappilla / Murukkuvaan meesaiyai”
Repetition of entire lines to emphasize the anticipation of the groom's arrival.
Rhetorical Questioning (Vinavuruvagam)
“Kuravan polae uruvamo / Pesuvatharkillaatha oomaithaano / Kurudo sevido pediyo”
A series of hyperbolic rhetorical questions mocking the groom's characteristics.
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Trivia
'Raja Vikrama' (1950) features music composed by S. Rajam, who was a prominent figure in South Indian art—not only as a musician and actor but also as a celebrated Carnatic painter. The playful lyrics written by A. M. Nadaraja Kavi were sung by the legend Jikki, making it a classic example of early Tamil film folk-pop banter songs.
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