- Lyricist
- Mohan Raja
- Singer
- Jagadeesh Kumar
- Music director
- N. R. Raghunanthan
- Movie name
- Pulikkuthi Pandi
- Movie release year
- 2021
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Dec 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic romantic track captures the overwhelming joy and playful intoxication of a man whose love is reciprocated. He marvels at how easily his lover dissolved his tough exterior, humorously comparing himself to a sturdy banyan tree knocked down by a gentle banana plant. The song traces his emotional surrender—from feeling head-over-heels and talking to himself in solitude, to wishing he could transform into a flower nestled in her hair.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile
“Kannadi manasa pola kaattittalae yamma”
Compares the heroine's heart to a transparent mirror ('Kannadi manasa pola') to highlight her pure and open nature.
Metaphor
“Pollaadha aalamaram / Saachiduchae vaazhamaram”
Metaphorically compares the protagonist to a strong banyan tree and the heroine to a soft banana tree that knocked him down.
Metaphor
“Udhadu halwaava ennai azhaikkum”
Compares her tempting lips to sweet 'halwa' inviting him close.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Ullangaala suththa vekkira / Uchcham thalaikkul yeri nikkura”
Matching ending rhyming verb structures ('vekkira', 'nikkura') creating a rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
The lyrics for 'Pulikkuthi Pandi' (2021) were written by lyricist Mohan Raja. The film is a rural action drama set in Southern Tamil Nadu, directed by M. Muthaiah.
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