- Lyricist
- Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
- Singers
- P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Aalukkoru Veedu
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Aug 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic duet explores the playful dialogue between two lovers debating love, intimacy, and societal boundaries. The male lover gently urges his beloved to discard her hesitation and fear, reasoning that true love requires trust and openness once hearts have connected. The female lover playfully defends her modesty, reminding him that restraint before marriage protects self-respect and honor. As the song progresses, their perspectives harmonize. They exchange poetic views on love, moving from poetic fantasy ('epic dream') to practical realization ('purposeful dream') and ultimately acknowledging their shared future as a joyful, auspicious dream coming to life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Anbu manam kanindha pinnae / Achcham thaevayaa”
Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'A' ('Anbu', 'Achcham', 'Annamae', 'Anjuvadhil') across opening lines to create rhythmic flow.
Metaphor / Allegory (Uruvagam)
“Annamae nee innum ariyaadha paavayaa”
Addressing the beloved metaphorically as 'Annamae' (swan) and 'Maanae' (deer) to signify grace and innocence.
Antithesis / Wordplay (Kuzhu / Muran)
“Idhu kaaviya kanavu / Female :Illai kaariya kanavu”
Contrast between 'Kaaviya kanavu' (poetic/epic dream) and 'Kaariya kanavu' (practical/action-oriented dream).
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Trivia
'Aalukkoru Veedu' (1960) was directed by M. Krishnan Nair. The music for this evergreen track was composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, with lyrics penned by the acclaimed social-reformist poet Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram.
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