- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- S. Vedhachalam
- Movie name
- Konjum Kumari
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Oct 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses the joy, longing, and romantic trance experienced by a young woman upon falling in love. She recalls meeting her beloved by the riverbank during a tranquil evening and handing her heart over to him. The lyrics capture her inner restlessness, wonder, and deep thirst for intimacy as she anticipates his touch and presence at her doorstep. Modernized yet rooted in classical emotions, the song conveys the intoxication and bliss of newly awakened love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaai (First Letter Alliteration)
“Kaathirundhenae naane / Kadhalan vandhaan thaane”
Repetition of the 'Kaa' sound at the start of consecutive lines ('Kaathirundhenae' and 'Kadhalan').
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Kaathirundhenae naane / Aathangaraiyil maalaiyil naan”
Matching second consonants in 'Kaathirundhenae' (th) and 'Aathangaraiyil' (th).
Rhetorical Question (Vinaa)
“Idhu thaan kaadhal thaagama”
The singer asks if this feeling is love's thirst, emphasizing her emotional confusion and longing.
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Trivia
Konjum Kumari (1963) is notable as Modern Theatres' landmark 100th film production. It featured veteran actress Manorama in her first full-fledged lead role as an action heroine alongside RS Manohar.
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