- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Kavikkuyil
- Movie release year
- 1977
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Oct 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Chinna Kannan Azhaikkiraan is a celebrated devotional romantic song describing Lord Krishna beckoning Radha by playing the secret, intimate melody cherished deep within her heart. The song poetically depicts youth as a period filled with millions of unspoken thoughts communicated through silent glances, framing Krishna and Radha's connection as an eternal epic of love. Through themes of divine enchantment, blooming sweetness, and playful illusion, the lyrics capture the magical spell Krishna's flute casts upon Radha and the entire world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Radhaiyai poonkothaiyai”
Comparing Radha to a beautiful bouquet of flowers (Poonkothai).
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kanngal solgindra kavithai”
Describing expressions conveyed through silent eye contact as unspoken poetry.
Personification / Imagery
“Nenjil ullaadum raagam”
Attributing the action of dancing inside the heart to an abstract melody (raagathai).
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Antha maayanin leelaiyil / Mayanguthu ulagam”
Repetition of the 'ma' sound creating a rhythmic melodic harmony.
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Trivia
Composed by Ilaiyaraaja, this song is widely considered one of the finest film compositions set in the Carnatic classical raga Reethigowla. It features two iconic recorded versions: a classical rendition by Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna and a popular solo version by S. Janaki.
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