- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singers
- Vani Jairam, P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Kadavulukku Oru Kaditham
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Feb 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Ennathaan Intha Mounam from the 1982 film Kadavulukku Oru Kaditham is a poignant emotional plea set inside a temple sanctum sanctorum. The protagonists address God, questioning the divine silence and unresponsiveness while they endure immense personal suffering and hardship. They express their yearning for family happiness, marriage, and relief from sorrow, questioning if their prayers and devotion are going unanswered due to past sins or divine indifference. Through rich lyrical imagery, the song captures the angst of human helplessness when appealing to a seemingly silent deity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Manam ennum padakondru Alai vanthu modhave”
The human mind is metaphorically described as a boat ('padagu') tossed around by emotional waves ('alai').
Rhetorical Question (Vinaa Alangaaram)
“Unakkenna thiyaanaththil kavanam”
Directly questioning the silent deity about His absorption in meditation while devotees suffer.
Emona / Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Sugam thondrumo / Thunbam neengumo”
End rhymes such as 'thondrumo' and 'neengumo' create a solemn, rhythmic cadence conveying deep reflection.
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Trivia
Kadavulukku Oru Kaditham (1982) features music by the popular duo Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics written by the acclaimed poet Muthulingam. The soulful duet brings together P. Jayachandran and Vani Jairam, showcasing their mastery in rendering emotionally charged devotional-style melodies.
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