- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, P. Leela, C. S. Jayaraman
- Music director
- T. R. Pappa
- Movie name
- Kuravanji
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Sept 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic song from the 1960 movie Kuravanji portrays love as a vast and deep ocean, comparing the lover's devotion to performing penance while standing on its shores. The imagery shifts poetically between ocean waves softly touching feet like affectionate kisses, pearls emerging from the sea, and the glowing radiance of a full moon. Written by Kannadasan and composed by T. R. Pappa, the composition conveys deep longing, devotion, and the luminous joy found in true love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Kaadhal kadal karaiyoramae en kannae”
The phrase 'Kaadhal kadal' metaphorically equates love to a vast sea.
Anuprasa (Alliteration)
“Kaadhal kadal karaiyoramae en kannae”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'K' (Kaadhal, kadal, karaiyoramae, kannae).
Upamai (Simile)
“Mutham idum alaiyaai Naan maariduvenae”
Comparing the lover to a wave that kisses the feet ('Mutham idum alaiyaai').
Upamai (Simile)
“Muzhu madhi polae veesiduvenae oli vesiduvenae”
Comparing the radiant brightness of love to the full moon using 'polae' ('Muzhu madhi polae').
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Trivia
'Kuravanji' (1960) featured music composed by T. R. Pappa with lyrics by Kaviarasu Kannadasan. The film was based on classic Tamil Kuravanji dance drama traditions adapted for cinema, starring Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri.
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