- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Kalyanaraman
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Jun 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful comic track from the film 'Kalyanaraman' portrays the innocent and simple-minded protagonist expressing his newfound feelings of love. He sings enthusiastically about being hopelessly smitten, neglecting basic needs like food and sleep just to get a glimpse of his beloved's face. The song uniquely incorporates comical mishaps where the singer stumbles over lyrics, accidentally blurting out funny insults before quickly correcting himself with flattering romantic metaphors.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Kavidhaiya pol undhan nadaiyla”
Compares her movement to poetry ('Kavidhaiya pol undhan nadaiyla') and voice to a green parrot ('Pacha kiliyinai pol undhan kuralilae').
Humorous Contrast / Comic Irony
“Kazhudhaiya pol undhan nadaiyla”
The singer hilariously compares her walk to a donkey and voice to a crow before stopping mid-line to correct himself.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Haaan… sithira silaiyae suthura nelavae”
Refers to the beloved as a picture-carved statue ('sithira silaiyae') and an orbiting moon ('suthura nelavae').
Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Ennanga mayangi mayangi mayangi”
Emphasis through repeated words like 'mayangi mayangi mayangi' to illustrate deep swooning or intoxication in love.
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Trivia
Composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Panchu Arunachalam, this iconic comedy track was picturized on Kamal Haasan in his innocent 'Kalyanaraman' persona. The song is famous for its metatheatrical comedy gimmick where the singer forgets his lyrics mid-song, a signature comedic element designed specifically for the character.
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