Kaattu Rani Mugathai Lyrics English (Translation) | P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan
“Kaattu Rani Mugathai” is a duet by T. M. Soundarajan and P. Susheela from the album Kaattu Rani. Lyricist Kannadasan opens the song with the man’s request, “Forest queen, show me your face.” He frames his plea as a formal appeal to royalty.
Kaattu Rani Mugathai
P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan • From “Kaattu Rani”
She responds by turning his title of ‘Country King’ into a command. She asks him to plant a “vine of love” inside her forest, shifting the dynamic. He then compares her form to a shimmering sheet of gold, an image of precious value.
The song moves back and forth between his admiration and her clever challenges. Their dialogue uses flowers, bees, and gold to communicate desire and commitment. This exchange creates a sophisticated courtship based on witty invitations within a natural setting.
