- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. B. Sreenivas
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Galatta Kalyanam
- Movie release year
- 1968
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Nov 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Engal Kalyanam Galatta Kalyanam' is an energetic, joyous track from the 1968 classic Tamil romantic comedy 'Galatta Kalyanam'. The song expresses the unbridled excitement and playful banter between lovers anticipating their impending wedding. They picture all the traditional fanfare—garlands, Nadaswaram, and Thavil drums—while humorously teasing each other about post-marriage realities like raising children and retaining youthfulness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia (Anukaranasol)
“Pippi pippi dumdumdumdum pippi pippi”
Use of vocal sound imitations mimicking traditional South Indian wedding instruments like the Nadaswaram (pippi) and Thavil/Malam (dumdumdumdum).
Metaphor
“Manmadhan naanthaanae”
The male speaker metaphorically compares himself to 'Manmadhan' (the Hindu deity of love and romance, Cupid).
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Maalaigal vazhangaadho / Maelangal muzhangaadho”
The rhyming end sounds 'vazhangaadho' and 'muzhangaadho' create a rhythmic and musical cadence.
Metaphor
“Minnal kolangal podum kannenna”
Compares sparkling, captivating eyes to intricate artistic patterns ('kolam') drawn by lightning.
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Trivia
'Galatta Kalyanam' (1968) was directed by C. V. Sridhar and starred Sivaji Ganesan alongside J. Jayalalithaa. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan (MSV), with lyrics penned by Vaali. This legendary track was sung together by four iconic vocalists—T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela, P. B. Sreenivas, and L. R. Eswari—making it one of the most celebrated ensemble wedding songs in Tamil cinema history.
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