- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Srinivas, Srimathumitha
- Music director
- Harris Jayaraj
- Movie name
- Ullam Ketkumae
- Movie release year
- 2005
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Jun 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a deeply romantic duet from the film 'Ullam Ketkumae' where two lovers express the intensity of their feelings for each other. The male and female stanzas mirror each other, illustrating how love transforms their perception of the world—making them appreciate the earth itself simply because their beloved inhabits it. The lyrics use rich, poetic imagery to depict the beloved as the ultimate creation of beauty and describe the playful madness and physical restlessness brought on by romantic longing.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Antha bramman vaitha mutru pulli”
The lyricist compares the heroine's creation to Lord Brahma placing a 'full stop' (mutru pulli), metaphorically signifying that she is the absolute pinnacle and final word on beauty.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Ennai panthada piranthavalae / Idhayam rendaaga pilanthavalae”
Both lines end with the rhyming suffix '-avalae', creating a pleasing lyrical rhythm characteristic of Tamil poetry.
Monai (First-Letter Alliteration)
“Unnil ulla valam ennadhennadhena / Ullankai ariyum kannae”
The repetition of the initial 'U' sound in 'Unnil' and 'Ullankai' forms a classic Monai alliteration.
Hyperbole
“Parkal thalaiyanaiyai kadikkum”
An exaggerated description of restless love-sickness where the lover bites the pillow due to sleeplessness.
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Trivia
'Ennai Panthada' is a celebrated romantic track from the 2005 film 'Ullam Ketkumae', directed by late cinematographer-director Jeeva. The song was composed by Harris Jayaraj, with evocative lyrics penned by Vairamuthu, and performed by Srinivas and Bombay Jayashri.
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