- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Pendyala Nageswara Rao
- Movie name
- Thiruttu Raman
- Movie release year
- 1955
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Oct 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
In 'Endhan Kaadhalum Malaradha,' the protagonist expresses her deep emotional yearning and blooming feelings of love. Addressing her beloved as her 'raaja' (king) and likening his aura to a celestial presence in the heavens, she earnestly asks if her tender affection will ever blossom into a joyful life together. She reflects on the newfound sensations within her heart, describing them as music that brings overflowing bliss. The emotional arc captures the innocent anxiety and sweetness of early love. The speaker wonders if love is truly as sweet as honey while pleading for her beloved to understand her innocent heart ('paedhai'). Ultimately, the song is a graceful, poetic expression of longing, hope, and romantic devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Nizhal thedi manamum aaduthae / Manam maevum kadhaiyai naaduthae”
The deliberate matching sound at the end of adjacent lines ('aaduthae' and 'naaduthae') creates a rhythmic, musical flow typical of classical Tamil songwriting.
Simile / Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Vilaiyaadum anbae thaen thaano”
Comparing playful love to honey ('thaen') highlights the inherent sweetness and delightful nature of tender romance.
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Vin meedhil maevum rajanae / Indha paedhai nilaimai paaraaiyoo”
The second consonant sound 'n' in 'Vin' matches 'n' in 'Indha', illustrating traditional Tamil poetic structure.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1955 film *Thiruttu Raman*, this song showcases a composition by Pendyala Nageswara Rao, a prominent music composer in mid-20th century South Indian cinema. The lyrics were penned by Kannadasan during the foundational years of his career before he became the undisputed 'Kaviarasu' (King of Poets) of Tamil cinema. The rendition by P. Susheela highlights her signature sweet vocal tone during the golden era of vintage film music.
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