- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Bhanumathi
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Tenali Raman
- Movie release year
- 1956
- Lyrics added on
- 7 May 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song from 'Tenali Raman' (1956), composed by Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy and sung by P. Bhanumathi, features a dancer addressing the celestial bodies like stars and the moon. She playfully asks the shining star and bright moon to go away so that they do not disturb the intimate, magical world shared by lovers. She describes her mesmerizing dance, which captivates even the mighty ruler whose enemies bow before him, emphasizing that her gaze holds sway over his soul. As the song progresses, she speaks of a life filled with joy and ecstasy, travelling together in a chariot of happiness. For the lovers, this single world created by their bond is more than enough, rendering the rest of the cosmos secondary.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Apostrophe (Munnilai)
“Tharagaiye poo poo / Vennilaave poo poo”
Directly addressing celestial bodies like stars ('Tharagaiye') and the moon ('Vennilaave') as if they are present listeners.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Sithiram poompaavai”
Comparing the dancing maiden to a painted picture or flower doll ('Sithiram poompaavai').
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Vinnulagil / Vannamigum”
Rhyming the second consonant sound across lines: 'Vinnulagil' and 'Vannamigum'.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Tharagaiye poo poo”
Repetition of the phrase 'poo poo' (meaning go away) to emphasize the playfulness and urgency.
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Trivia
P. Bhanumathi not only sang this track but also played a major lead role in 'Tenali Raman' (1956) alongside N. T. Rama Rao (NTR) and Sivaji Ganesan. Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy's score blended classical South Indian Carnatic elements with light film music seamlessly.
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