- Lyricist
- Vivek
- Singer
- Anurag Kulkarni
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Movie name
- Maaran
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Jan 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Annana Thaalaattum' from the movie Maaran highlights the affectionate sibling bond between an elder brother and his younger sister. The brother describes his sister as a motherly figure who brings warmth, comfort, and purpose to his existence. He expresses how deeply he cares for her, admitting that even a small tear in her eye causes him immense grief, and that his whole life is dedicated to protecting her happiness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Annana thaalaattum annai madi nee”
The sister is affectionately metaphorized as a mother's lap ('annai madi') that comforts the brother.
Hyperbole
“En kannu thoovum kadal neeraa”
Exaggerating a small tear in the sister's eye causing the brother's eyes to flow like the ocean.
Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Un kannula lesa kanneraa / Koraiyaadha paasam oru aaraa”
Ending rhyming scheme used across successive lines: 'kanneraa', 'aaraa', and 'nooraa'.
Imagery
“Thoppul kodiyoda otti vandha poovae”
Poetic visual imagery symbolizing innate biological and emotional ties between siblings.
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Trivia
This track serves as the emotional anchor for the film 'Maaran' (2022), showcasing the intense bond between Dhanush's character Mathi Maran and his sister Shwetha, played by Smruthi Venkat.
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