- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Vennira Aadai
- Movie release year
- 1965
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Apr 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Ammammaa Kaatru Vandhu is a classic, sensuous Tamil song from the film Vennira Aadai (1965). The lyrics capture the inner awakenings, longing, and delicate romantic sensations felt by a young woman. The cool breeze and wet garments serve as nature's touch, symbolizing the sweet anticipation of love and physical affection. Kannadasan poetically compares the surge of emotions within her to a rushing flood of desire, balancing modesty with passionate desire.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Aasai vellam odum”
Desires are metaphorically described as a flowing flood ('Aasai vellam').
Repetition / Anaphora (Adukku Thodar)
“Mella mella konjum sugamo”
Doubled words like 'Mella mella', 'Alli alli', and 'Kai thaedi kai thaedi' enhance the rhythmic cadence and emphasize emotional intensity.
Second-Letter Rhyme (Ethukai)
“Thallaadi thallaadi sellum pennai thaedi”
Matching second consonants across lines ('Thallaadi' / 'Sollaamal', 'Yaedho' / 'Ennai').
Personification
“Ammammaa kaatru vandhu Aadai thottu paadum”
The wind is personified as a musician or lover that comes, touches her clothes, and sings.
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Trivia
Vennira Aadai (1965) marked the silver screen debut of J. Jayalalithaa (who later became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu), alongside Vennira Aadai Nirmala, Srikanth, and Major Sundarrajan. Directed by C. V. Sridhar, the film featured unforgettable music composed by the legendary Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy duo and iconic vocals by P. Susheela.
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