- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- S. S. Kumaran
- Music director
- S. S. Kumaran
- Movie name
- Kalavani
- Movie release year
- 2010
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Oct 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This celebratory track from the movie Kalavani marks the joyful resolution of a bitter rivalry between two neighboring villages. Through the playful relationship and pregnancy of the lead couple, old grudges turn to dust, uniting the divided communities through love and family. The song glorifies the protagonist's mischievous yet charming nature, comparing his antics to Lord Krishna while celebrating love's triumph over deep-rooted hatred.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Thiru thiru thiru thiru thirudaa”
Words like 'Thiruttu thiruttu', 'Illai illai illai', and 'solla solla solla' repeat consecutively to heighten emotional intensity and rhythm.
Ethiray (Second-Letter Rhyme)
“Saettaiyil kannan ivan / Pettaiyil mannan ivan”
The second letters of 'Saettaiyil' and 'Pettaiyil' match ('it'), creating a traditional Tamil lyrical harmony.
Allusion / Metaphor
“Saettaiyil kannan ivan”
Comparing the hero's mischievous behavior to Lord Krishna ('Kannan'), emphasizing his playful yet loved personality.
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Trivia
Kalavani (2010), directed by A. Sarkunam, was a sleeper hit that launched actor Vimal's career as a lead hero and popularized actress Oviya. The film's soundtrack was primarily composed by S. S. Kumaran, with additional score contributions by Taj Noor.
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