- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Raveendran
- Movie name
- Lakshmi Vandhachu
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Apr 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Kadhal Vennilaa from Lakshmi Vandhachu (1986) is a romantic melody expressing the gentle awakening of love and deep affection. The heroine describes how love shines like moonlight in her eyes and how unspoken feelings are exchanged through a tender, private language. Nature imagery—spring flowers, honey, and the fertile Kaveri groves—is woven together to illustrate the transformative joy brought by her beloved's presence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kadhal vennilaa kannil vanthathu”
Compares love directly to soft moonlight ('Kadhal vennilaa') manifesting within the eyes.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navirtchi Ani)
“Nee siriththaal thaen surakkum”
Exaggerates the sweet impact of the beloved's smile by stating that honey flows when they smile.
Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Naan padikkum paasurangal / Unnadikkum poocharangal”
The second letter harmony between 'Paasurangal' and 'Poocharangal' creates melodic resonance across the lines.
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Kadhal vennilaa kannil vanthathu”
Repetition of the 'K' sound across 'Kadhal' and 'kannil' enhances the rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
Lakshmi Vandhachu (1986) features music by the legendary Malayalam composer Raveendran, who composed for a selective number of Tamil films. Lyricist Vairamuthu blends traditional classical imagery like 'paasurangal' (devotional verses) and 'kolam' (dot patterns) into a modern romantic duet.
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