- Lyricist
- V. Seetharaman
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- T. R. Rajagopal
- Movie name
- Kann Thiranthadhu
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Mar 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses the deep longing and affectionate yearning of a maiden for Lord Murugan (Gyanavadivelan). She wonders whether the Lord, who travels on a majestic golden peacock, is truly aware of her inner feelings and distress. Waiting endlessly beneath the moonlit sky near the silver mountains, she reminisces about how he stole her heart during her innocent childhood games. She wistfully questions if he has forgotten his promises of eternal companionship due to his devotion to his consort Valli.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Vennilaa nerathile / Velli malai orathile”
Matching initial sounds in consecutive words such as 'Vennilaa' and 'Velli'.
Rhetorical Question
“En manam arivaanodi”
The refrain uses an emotive question 'arivaanodi' (will he know?) to express grief and longing.
Epanalepsis / Refrain
“Pon mayil meedhu varum gyanavadivelan / En manam arivaanodi”
Repetition of core lines to reinforce emotional resonance and musical rhythm.
Imagery
“Vennilaa nerathile / Velli malai orathile”
Visual imagery created through words like 'Pon mayil' (golden peacock), 'Vennilaa' (white moon), and 'Velli malai' (silver mountain).
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Trivia
'Kann Thiranthadhu' (1959) features classical composition style by T. R. Rajagopal. Sung masterfully by P. Susheela, this track blends devotional love (Nayaka-Nayaki bhava) towards Lord Murugan with traditional Carnatic melodic nuances.
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