- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Meendum Oru Kathal Kathai
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Jan 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Aathadi Kaathadi is a playful and whimsical song from the movie Meendum Oru Kathal Kathai (1985). The song uses the imagery of flying a kite to express innocent wonder, freedom, and the desire to reach celestial realms like Indraloka and Chandraloka. The protagonist lightheartedly imagines crafting a 'ladder of thread' from the kite line to climb into the sky and ride among clouds.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Noolaeni undaakuren”
The line 'Noolaeni undaakuren' uses the string of the kite metaphorically as a thread-ladder to climb up to the heavens.
Hyperbole
“Aeroplane vegam thaan”
Comparing the kite's soaring speed directly to that of an aeroplane ('Aeroplane vegam thaan') exaggerates its swift motion playfully.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Indhirilogam thaan… chandhiralogam thaan”
Repetition of ending sounds across parallel phrases creates rhythmic symmetry.
Ethukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Vaanam boomi onnakkum / Paadhai onnu undaakkum”
The second letter consonant match ('nna' / 'ndaa') creates melodic Tamil poetic harmony across consecutive lines.
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Trivia
Meendum Oru Kathal Kathai (1985) marked the directorial debut of Pratap K. Pothen, who also starred alongside Radhika. The film won the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director at the 32nd National Film Awards. S. P. Balasubrahmanyam's energetic and playful vocal improvisations captured the unique psychological nature of the lead characters.
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