- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- Priya Himesh
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Kazhugu
- Movie release year
- 2012
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Oct 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Aathadi Manasudhaan is an expressive Tamil romantic song expressing the fluttering euphoria and shy hesitation of young love. The protagonist describes how their heart flies high with affection yet hesitates due to youthful bashfulness. Nature, wind, and even the jingling anklets seem to echo the beloved's name, capturing how love permeates every small sensation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Manasae maargazhi maasam”
Comparing the peaceful, cool, and longing feeling of the heart directly to the serene Tamil month of Margazhi.
Adukku Thodar (Reduplication / Repetition)
“Suthi suthi unna theduthae”
Using repeated words ('Suthi suthi', 'Thathi thathi', 'Vittu vittu', 'Mutti mutti') to emphasize rhythm, movement, and emotional intensity.
Hyperbole (Atisayokti)
“Moochae kaaichalaa maarum”
Exaggerating physical reactions to proximity—eyes sweating and breath turning into a fever—to convey intense romantic nervousness.
Personification
“Azhaga indha kolusudhan Thathi thathi un peyar solludhae”
Attributing human qualities of speaking and tiptoeing to anklets.
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Trivia
Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and written by the late lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar, 'Aathadi Manasudhaan' from Kazhugu (2012) features vocals by Karthik and Bhavatharini. The song became an instant melody hit in Tamil Nadu for its acoustic guitar backbone and soulful rendering.
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