- Lyricist
- K. D. Santhanam
- Singer
- Ghantasala
- Music director
- T. G. Lingappa
- Movie name
- Kalyanam Panniyum Brahmachari
- Movie release year
- 1954
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Oct 2025
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
Enna Siggshai Unakku Vendum is a playful and romantic song from the 1954 Tamil film Kalyanam Panniyum Brahmachari. Sung by Ghantasala, the track expresses the protagonist's affectionate devotion to his beloved. He playfully surrenders himself to her, asking what sweet 'punishment' she wishes to bestow upon him, enchanted by her radiant smile, soft golden words, and graceful swan-like gait.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Annam polae nadai nadanthu”
Compares the beloved's graceful gait to the elegant walk of a swan ('Annam polae').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Paalai mevum kaanalilae / Paayum thendral jeeva nadhi”
Metaphorically describes the beloved as a cool breeze and a life-giving river appearing within a desert mirage.
Simile (Upamai)
“Vaazhvinilae vasantha kaala / Malarai polae malarnthathaalae”
Compares her joyous arrival and presence in his life to a spring blossom blooming fully.
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Trivia
Kalyanam Panniyum Brahmachari (1954) was a popular comedy film featuring Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini, with memorable music composed by T. G. Lingappa.
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