- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singers
- Richa Sharma, Shail Hada
- Music director
- Sanjay Leela Bhansali
- Movie name
- Padmaavat
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Jun 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song celebrates the festival of Holi as an emblem of deep romantic devotion and divine love. The narrator describes herself resting in the 'nest of love', captivated as she watches her king celebrate and dance. She contrasts the earthly celebration of smearing colors on her beloved with a heavenly experience, expressing her ecstatic swooning at the sight of her lover.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvakam)
“Kaadhal kootil naan ingae”
The phrase 'Kaadhal kootil' translates to 'nest of love', metaphorically describing the sanctuary and comfort found in love.
Antithesis / Wordplay (Mannilae vs Vinnilae)
“Mannilae holiyaa / Vinnilae holiyaa”
Contrasting 'Mannilae' (on Earth) with 'Vinnilae' (in the Heavens) creates a poetic balance comparing earthly passion with divine euphoria.
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Mannan melae / Mannilae holiyaa”
Repetition of the 'Ma' sound in 'Mannan' and 'Mannilae' adds a pleasing rhythm.
Rhetorical Question
“Paarthu rasithiduvenoo / Paavai mayangiduveno”
The lyrics end lines with poetic questioning ('rasithiduvenoo', 'mayangiduveno') to express playful anticipation and emotional overwhelm.
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Trivia
This track is part of the Tamil dubbed album for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic period drama Padmaavat (2018). Lyricist Madhan Karky adapted the traditional Rajasthani folk-inspired Hindi compositions into Tamil, preserving the poetic flavor of royal festivities and romantic devotion.
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