- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Kann Malar
- Movie release year
- 1970
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Mar 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Kalyaana Kaalamadi from the 1970 Tamil film Kann Malar is a joyful folk-style celebration of marriage and love. The song vividly paints a picture of a traditional Tamil wedding complete with floral decorations, temple-style music (kacheri melam), and a bride adorned in fine new attire. Through gentle imagery, Kannadasan describes the bride's shy glances as she searches for her groom and offers heartfelt gratitude to the Divine for her sight and new life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kalyaana kaalamadi / Kacheri melamadi”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across lines ('Kalyaana' and 'Kacheri') creates a pleasing rhythmic beat.
Etukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kuramagal valliyoru / Kulamagal valliyoru”
Matching rhythmic sound structures in lines like 'Kuramagal' and 'Kulamagal'.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Poongodi manamagalo”
The bride is metaphorically described as 'Poongodi' (a delicate flowering creeper), symbolizing grace and beauty.
Did you know?
Trivia
Composed by K. V. Mahadevan ('Thirai Isai Thilagam') and penned by Kannadasan, this song sung by P. Susheela remains a classic celebratory track often played during traditional South Indian marriage ceremonies.
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