- Lyricist
- Kabilan
- Singers
- Chinna Ponnu, Karthik, KK, Sujatha Mohan
- Music director
- Vidyasagar
- Movie name
- Chandramukhi
- Movie release year
- 2005
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Feb 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Annanoda Paattu is a festive celebration song from the 2005 Tamil blockbuster film Chandramukhi. Set during a joyful family gathering, the song features the character played by Prabhu playing the affectionate elder brother who showers blessings, playful romantic teasing, and practical wisdom upon the young couple. The song blends joyful dance rhythms with deep philosophical advice about staying grounded, valuing truth, living in the present, and maintaining high principles in life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Sunnambu polae suvicha mugathuku enga sooriyanar vamusam”
Compares a bright, clear face to white lime (sunnambu) and a sweet smile to betel leaf (vethala).
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Manasukulae thaan mathaapu”
Compares inner joy and excitement to bursting fireworks (mathaapu) inside the heart.
Proverbial Allusion (Pazhamozhi)
“Hey anju kulla naala vai aalam paarthu kaala vai”
Uses the traditional Tamil proverb 'aalam paarthu kaal vai' which means testing the depth of water before stepping in, serving as a metaphor for careful action.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Edukai & Monaai)
“Podu sakkai podu podu pottaa alanthu poduda”
Employs internal rhyming and rhythmic beat structures typical of Tamil folk dance songs (Podu sakkai podu).
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Trivia
Annanoda Paattu was composed by Vidyasagar for the movie Chandramukhi (2005). Sung primarily by actor-singer Karunas alongside Karthik, the song visualizes actor Prabhu celebrating family unity and offering brotherly life wisdom during pre-wedding festivities.
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