- Lyricist
- Vivek Ravi
- Music director
- Jerard Felix
- Movie name
- Album Songs 2021
- Movie release year
- 2021
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Nov 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Gundu Malli' is a vibrant, lighthearted romantic track that poetically compares the beloved to a blooming round jasmine flower ('Gundu Malli'). The narrative revolves around a lover expressing his deep admiration for his partner's beauty, charm, and captivating presence. Through vivid cultural imagery—such as her nose ring, golden sari, and forehead bindi—the lyrics paint a charming portrait of attraction and affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Gundu malli nee poothu kulunga”
The heroine is directly compared to a blooming round jasmine flower, symbolizing purity, delicacy, and enchanting fragrance.
Iyaipu (Rhyming end words)
“Ava sollamalae vaara / Oru nandhavana thera”
The lines end with rhyming sounds 'vaara' and 'thera', adding a melodic rhythmic flow to the verse.
Metaphor / Personification
“Ennai koththi thingum kizhiya”
The beloved is poetically described as a parrot ('kizhi') that playfully pecks and consumes the hero's mind and heart.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Ava mookuthiyum jora / Ennai kuththum sukkunoora”
An exaggerated poetic effect where her shining nose ring is said to pierce the lover into shattered pieces.
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Trivia
'Gundu Malli' is a popular independent Tamil pop single released in 2021, composed and sung by Jerard Felix alongside playback singer Nithyashree Venkataramanan. Nithyashree, well-known for her appearances in television singing reality shows like Super Singer Junior, brought a playful folk-infused rendition to Vivek Ravi's romantic lyricism.
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