- Lyricist
- Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
- Singers
- P. Bhanumathi, Jikki
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Kalai Arasi
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Sept 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a playful and sharp banter between a woman and her suitor (addressed as uncle/maman). She reprimands him for his brash behaviour, fighting nature, and foolish grin, warning him that love cannot sprout where there is constant conflict and disrespect. The suitor attempts to win her over by boasting about his vast wealth, forests, and mansions, but she remains unimpressed, questioning his maturity, responsibility, and true suitability as a husband.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Kanakku meeri kaadirukkudhu / Adukku maadi veedirukkudhu / Adhukku melae panam irukkudhu”
The second consonant sound 'na' and 'da' rhymes in consecutive lines, creating a rhythmic cadence typical of Tamil folk music.
Metaphor / Idiom
“Kasandhu pogum vaeppilaiyaa”
Compares an incompatible or undesirable match to a bitter neem leaf that rejects harmony.
Rhetorical Question
“Kaadhal eppadi molaikkum / Ong kanavu eppadi palikkum”
Questions asked not for answers, but to highlight the absurdity of his expectations without change in behavior.
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Trivia
Kalai Arasi (1963) is recognized as one of the earliest science-fiction feature films in Indian cinema, starring M. G. Ramachandran and P. Bhanumathi. The lyrics were penned by Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram, renowned for blending rustic folk rhythms with sharp social commentary.
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