- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Praptham
- Movie release year
- 1971
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Dec 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song is a romantic duettish coaxing track set during the chilly Tamil month of Maargazhi (early winter). The bride eagerly invites her husband into their nuptial bedchamber, describing the cozy weather, her intense romantic longing, and how she has decorated herself with flowers, kohl, and sandalwood. She playfully questions his reluctance and hesitance, urging him to come inside so they can embrace and experience ultimate bliss together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaai / Urvagadam)
“Vanna kili mullai kodi inba kani”
The lyricist metaphorically compares the heroine to a 'vanna kili' (colorful parrot), 'mullai kodi' (jasmine creeper), and 'inba kani' (sweet fruit).
Rhyme / Monnai (Initial Assonance)
“Indha oorengum palliyarai / Yaedhaedho paadudhaiyaa”
Matching starting syllables across adjacent lines creates poetic harmony ('Indha', 'Yaedhaedho').
Edaiedhu (Second letter rhyming)
“Katti koduthaval mutham koduppadhai / Thatti viduvadhum thalli iruppadhum”
The second consonant 'tt' matches in 'Katti' and 'Thatti'.
Imagery (Visual & Sensual Imagery)
“Sittru vilakkudan methai iruppadhum”
Sensory descriptions of the cold Maargazhi month, small night lamp, sandalwood, and floral decorations evoke intimacy.
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Trivia
'Praptham' (1971) was produced and directed by legendary actress Savitri, starring Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri in lead roles. It was a remake of the Telugu classic 'Mooga Manasulu' (1964). The music for the film was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics written by Kannadasan, and vocals rendered by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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