- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- T. V. Rathinam, V. T. Rajagopalan
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Manimekalai
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Feb 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful duet from Manimekalai (1959) describes a lover suffering from the 'fever of love' after seeing his beloved. He humorously details how he consulted an astrologer, a physician, and a magician to diagnose his strange condition. Each expert provides a different explanation—from astrological alignment and rheumatism to past-life bonds and black magic spells. The female partner playfully responds that when two pairs of eyes meet, it is simply love, assuring him that anyone seeing them together would consider them a match made in heaven.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emonai / Alliteration & Etukai / Second-letter Rhyme
“Adikuthu adikuthu / Thudikuthu thudikuthu”
The opening lines 'Adikuthu adikuthu' and 'Thudikuthu thudikuthu' employ rhythmic second-letter rhyming (Etukai) and sound repetition to mimic the pounding sensation of love fever and heartbeat.
Metaphor (Uvagam)
“Kaadhal jorame adikuthu”
'Kaadhal jorame' metaphorically compares the sudden, intense feeling of love to a burning fever.
Idiomatic Imagery
“Appo kannu naalum saerndhuputta”
'Kannu naalum saerndhuputta' is a traditional Tamil poetic trope referring to four eyes meeting (two lovers locking eyes), symbolizing mutual love.
Personification & Hyperbole
“Manmadhan valiba kolaru endre Baanam poduraan”
Describing the doctor acting as Manmadhan (Cupid) shooting an arrow to cure a youthful affliction hyperbolically blends medicine with mythical romantic folklore.
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Trivia
The 1959 film Manimekalai featured music composed by G. Ramanathan with lyrics by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. Known for his witty and folk-infused songwriting, Ramaiah Dass composed this comic duet using popular regional expressions and humorous references to astrology, medicine, and magic.
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