- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Uyarntha Ullam
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Feb 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Kaalai Thendral Paadi Varum' is an inspiring morning ode that celebrates the tranquil beauty and vitality of dawn. Lyricist Vaali paints vivid imagery of nature awakening—cuckoos weaving melodies in tree branches, dew drops reflecting flower faces, and the sky painting a fresh canvas every single day. The song invites humanity to break free from the laziness of slumber and immerse in the therapeutic, joyous atmosphere of early morning.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification (Tharkurippetru Ani)
“Kaalai thendral paadi varum”
Attributing human actions like singing and greeting to non-human elements like the morning breeze ('thendral paadi varum').
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Porvai siraiyai vittu”
Comparing the warmth and comfort of a sleeping blanket to a restrictive prison ('porvai sirai').
Visual Imagery (Katchi Inbam)
“Malargal panithuliyil Mugangal paarkum”
Evoking clear poetic imagery of morning dew drops serving as mirrors for fresh blossoms.
Repetition / Anaphora (Adukkuthodar)
“Udanae vaa vaa”
Repeating words like 'vaa vaa' and 'kollai kollai' to create rhythmic cadence and emotional urgency.
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Trivia
Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and sung by K. J. Yesudas, this picturesque song features Kamal Haasan in the 1985 film 'Uyarntha Ullam', directed by SP. Muthuraman.
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