- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Suseela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Selva Magal
- Movie release year
- 1967
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Jul 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Parandhu Sellum Sittukkuruvi from the 1967 Tamil film Selva Magal is a playful romantic duet featuring lively banter between the lead lovers. The hero poetically addresses the heroine as a flying sparrow and presents himself as a devoted student yearning to learn the lessons of love from her, begging for her affection and attention. In response, the heroine teasingly mocks his antics, asking if he has gone mad and belongs in Kilpauk mental hospital while making fun of his vintage 1927 automobile. The hero playfully counters her teasing by pointing out his modern 1967 car towing away the old one, continuing his affectionate wooing. Written by Kannadasan, the song encapsulates the charming, lighthearted, and witty romantic style characteristic of 1960s Tamil cinema.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Parandhu sellum sittukkuruvi”
The hero metaphorically addresses his beloved as a swift flying sparrow.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Araippiththamaa muzhup piththamaa / Arai vizhundhaal adhu sarippadumaa”
The initial 'A' sound repeats across consecutive lines creating Monai.
Simile (Upamai)
“Nee kurangu polae thaavuvadhenna”
The heroine compares the hero's restless excitement to a monkey leaping around.
Cultural Allusion / Local Idiom
“Pogira idam enna keezhppaakkamaa”
Refers to Kilpauk in Chennai, home to the famous mental healthcare institute, used colloquially to joke about someone acting crazy.
Simile (Upamai)
“Malligai poovil vandaattamaa”
Compares his buzzing desire to a bee hovering around a sweet jasmine flower.
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Trivia
Selva Magal (1967) was directed by K. V. Srinivas and starred Jaishankar alongside Rajasree. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Kannadasan. This popular song was rendered as a duet by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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