- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- Ghantasala, K. Rani
- Music director
- Ghantasala
- Movie name
- Kalyanam Panni Paar
- Movie release year
- 1952
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Oct 2025
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This classic song 'Evan vanthaalum vidamaattaen' from 'Kalyanam Panni Paar' (1952) is a playful duet capturing a lighthearted exchange between two lovers. The hero boldly declares his undivided love for Cityamma, claiming that she was born for him and he exists solely for her. When she teasingly expresses fear that her parents are bringing a handsome suitor to marry her, the hero responds with comical bravado.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (Rhyming Endings)
“Neeyum piranthatahe enakkaga / Meesai valarnthathae unakkaaga”
The words 'enakkaga' (for me) and 'unakkaaga' (for you) create a harmonious end rhyme, highlighting their mutual devotion.
Hyperbole (Exaggeration)
“Aala suvattrukku anthaandae erivaen”
The hero exaggeratedly claims he will physically throw his romantic rival over a wall to prove his strength and resolve.
Allusion / Metaphor
“Avvalavuthaan beemannavukku kobam varaathu”
The hero compares his strength and temperament to 'Beemann' (Bhima, the mighty warrior from Mahabharata).
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Trivia
'Kalyanam Panni Paar' (1952) was a bilingual romantic comedy made simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu (as 'Pelli Chesi Choodu'), directed by L. V. Prasad. Legendary composer Ghantasala not only composed the music for the film but also lent his own voice as the male playback singer for this energetic track alongside K. Rani.
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