- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- Kamala, Kousalya, P. Suseela
- Music director
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
- Movie name
- Kalyaniyin Kanavan
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Aug 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and romantic song expresses the joyful daydreams of a young woman anticipating her ideal life partner. She imagines a twenty-year-old groom who is stylish, well-educated, well-groomed (wearing a tie and a neatly trimmed mustache), and holds an esteemed position like a District Collector. Beyond worldly success, she cherishes his gentle nature—describing him as innocent as a child, affection-filled, and utterly devoted to her. As the song progresses, the lyricist expands on universal truths of love and marriage: that every woman has a soulmate born somewhere for her who will hold her hand and be a steadfast companion through life. Kannadasan's playful verse captures a perfect blend of modern sophistication, youthful innocence, and deep-rooted domestic affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Konjum mozhiyil kilipillai”
Compares the groom's sweet, affectionate speech to that of a parrot ('kili pillai').
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Gunaththilae avan siru pillai / Konjum mozhiyil kilipillai”
Both lines end with similar sounding rhyme schemes ('siru pillai' / 'kilipillai').
Adukku Thodar (Repetition)
“Paarththu paarththu rasithiruppaan”
The word 'Paarththu' is repeated consecutively to emphasize continuous, rapt attention and admiration.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Namakku vaaikkum maappillai / Nalla manaththu aanpillai”
Initial consonant sounds 'Na' ('Namakku') and 'Na' ('Nalla') rhyme across lines.
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Trivia
'Kalyaniyin Kanavan' (1963) is a Tamil film starring Sivaji Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi, directed by S. M. Mukerji. The music was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu with lyrics written by the renowned poet Kannadasan. The song captures modern 1960s urban aspirations of a young educated man (incorporating English words like 'tie', 'Collector', 'I see', 'Marvelous') alongside traditional values of love and companionship.
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