- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- G. Govindarajulu Naidu
- Movie name
- Baghdad Thirudan
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Mar 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This jubilant track from the film 'Baghdad Thirudan' (1960) expresses a woman's supreme joy and sense of fulfillment upon uniting with her beloved warrior. By holding the hands of a courageous hero who wields a victorious sword and gives charitably without hesitation, she feels as though the entire world is now under her grasp. She dismisses past sorrows as mere bad dreams and celebrates the present life filled with fame, wealth, and affection right before her eyes.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Vettri kollum vaalaenthi”
The second consonant 'tt' rhymes across consecutive opening lines ('Ve-tt-ri', 'Su-tt-rum', 'Pa-tt-ri').
Metaphor
“Intha jegamae en kaiyilae”
Holding the lover's hand is metaphorically described as holding the entire world ('Intha jegamae en kaiyilae').
Antithesis / Contrast
“Kanavaagavae thunba kadhaiyaagavae sendra”
Contrasts past tales of sorrow ('thunba kadhai') with present joy and prosperity ('seerundu perundu vaazhvilae').
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Trivia
'Baghdad Thirudan' (1960) was an action-swashbuckler film starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Vyjayanthimala. The music score was composed by G. Govindarajulu Naidu, with lyrics penned by A. Maruthakasi. P. Susheela's sweet vocals captured the romantic triumph of the female lead.
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