- 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
- 10 Sept 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic track expresses deep devotion and poetic yearning by using ocean imagery to describe love. The protagonist equates her patient longing to a spiritual penance performed at the edge of love's vast sea. She visualizes herself turning into gentle ocean waves that continuously play around and kiss her beloved's feet, ultimately shining like a precious pearl under the full moon's glow.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaadhal kadal karaiyoramae en kannae”
Comparing love to an ocean ('Kaadhal kadal') directly creates a vivid imagery of vastness and depth.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Muzhu madhi polae veesiduvenae”
Comparing the brightness and beauty of the lover's transformation to the full moon ('Muzhu madhi polae').
Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Moni)
“Kaadhal kadal karaiyoramae en kannae”
Repetition of the 'Ka' sound at the start of words within the line.
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Trivia
Kuravanji (1960) featured classic music by T. R. Pappa, written by legendary poet Kannadasan. The film was based on the traditional Tamil poetic dance-drama style called Kuravanji, starring Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri.
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