- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Ilayaraja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Vidinja Kalyanam
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This melancholic track from 'Vidinja Kalyanam' (1986) reflects deep sorrow over a falling marriage and broken domestic life. Vaali uses imagery of unexpected storms, withered flowers, and mirages to convey how a once-loving bond between husband and wife has descended into chaos and tears. The lyrics contrast past bliss—where the couple lived like divine beings and inseparable lovebirds—with present tragedy, where dreams have shattered. It also captures the helplessness of a mother and daughter suffering in silence as their hopes for a happy future crumble.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor / Nature Imagery
“Kaatru puyal aanadho”
Comparing sudden life tragedy to a gentle breeze turning into a destructive storm (Kaatru puyal aanadho).
Simile (Upamai)
“Naayagan naayagi andrilgal pol”
Comparing the happy married couple to mythical 'Andril' birds known for inseparable devotion.
Simile (Upamai)
“Vaazhndhadhor vaazhkkai thaan kaanal neer pol”
Comparing the lost golden days of love to a fleeting mirage ('kaanal neer').
Moonaay (Initial Alliteration)
“Kaalam mazhai kaalam thaano / Kaatru puyal aanadho”
Repetition of the 'Kaa' sound at the beginning of consecutive lines ('Kaalam' / 'Kaatru').
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Trivia
Although listed with unknown credits in some archives, 'Vidinja Kalyanam' (1986) features iconic music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, starring Sathyaraj and Jayashree in lead roles. The emotional rendition of this tragic song is sung by K. J. Yesudas.
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