- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Kaithi Kannayiram
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Sept 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This expressive song conveys the deep yearning of a heroine calling out to her beloved, wondering about his thoughts, location, and the timing of their next meeting. She fondly recalls how his sweet words made her blush and how his love pierced her heart like an arrow, describing herself as a delicate rose wandering the streets in search of him. She reflects on how love blossomed even inside a heavily guarded fortress—impenetrable like a fierce snake—and how her devotion compelled her to break through barriers to seek him out. Through rhythmic refrains and tender questioning, she impatiently awaits their reunion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Kadhal ennum ambai veesi”
Compares love directly to a shot arrow ('Kadhal ennum ambai veesi').
Simile (உவமை)
“Kannai koththum Paampai pola”
Compares the strict, dangerous fortress guard to an eye-striking snake ('Kannai koththum paampai pola').
Second-Letter Rhyme (எதுகை - Edugai)
“Kannam sivakka pesi / Chinna pennin”
The second letters 'nn' match across consecutive lines ('Kannam' and 'Enjai' / 'Chinna').
Alliteration (மோனை - Monai)
“Thigaippathum thavippathum theriyaathaa”
Repetition of the 'Th' consonant sound in 'Thigaippathum thavippathum theriyaathaa'.
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Trivia
Kaithi Kannayiram (1960) is a classic Tamil crime-drama directed by P. S. Ranga, starring Kallapart Natarajan, Rajasree, and R. S. Manohar. The soundtrack was composed by the legendary 'Thirai Isai Thilagam' K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics written by A. Maruthakasi.
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