- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Deiva Magan
- Movie release year
- 1969
- Lyrics added on
- 6 May 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
In 'Kadhal Malar Koottam Ondru' from the movie Deiva Magan (1969), the protagonist playfully sings about a parade of beautiful women passing down the street, comparing them to vibrant blooming flowers and innocent parrots. He calls out to various women by name—Vasantha, Mala, Jayanthi, and Meena—playfully admiring their charm, features, and grace while expressing his romantic desires to welcome them into his heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Paal vadiyum kiligal ena”
Comparing the innocence and beauty of women from head to toe to young parrots (Paal vadiyum kiligal ena).
Uvamaani (Metaphor)
“Kadhal malar koottam ondru”
Describing women as a cluster of love flowers (Kadhal malar koottam).
Ethirai / Rhyme (Amoning Word Play)
“Vakkeel aaththu vasanthaa / Un manathai enthan vasanthaa”
Wordplay on 'Vasantha' as a proper name and 'Vasantha' meaning spring season.
Uvamai (Simile)
“Nee sollum vaarththai karumbu”
Comparing sweet words to sugarcane (vaarththai karumbu).
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Trivia
Deiva Magan (1969), starring Sivaji Ganesan, Jayalalithaa, and Major Sundarrajan, was a monumental success in Tamil cinema. It was the first Tamil film to be submitted by India for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Sivaji Ganesan played a triple role in the film, showcasing his legendary versatility.
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