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Lyrics & meaning

Kadhal Vennila Kannil Vanthathu

From Lakshmi Vandhachu · 1986

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Raveendran
Details
Lakshmi Vandhachu1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Kadhal vennilaa kannil vanthathuThe moonlight of love arrived in the eyes
Aasai paripaashai parimaari kondathuExchanging the secret language of desire
Kadhal vennilaa kannil vanthathuThe moonlight of love arrived in the eyes
Aasai paripaashai parimaari kondathuExchanging the secret language of desire
Female
Bhoomiyengum poo vasanthamSpringtime flowers blooming all over the earth
Nee siriththaal thaen surakkumHoney flows whenever you smile
Engum ilamai virunthaai irunthaaiEverywhere, you existed as a feast of youth
Kaaviri cholai nee thodum podumWhen you touch the groves of the Kaveri river
Female
Kadhal vennilaa kannil vanthathuThe moonlight of love arrived in the eyes
Aasai paripaashai parimaari kondathuExchanging the secret language of desire
Female
Naan padikkum paasurangalThe devotional hymns that I recite
Unnadikkum poocharangalAre flower garlands for your feet
Nandhavanaththin manaththaal ninaiththaalIf thought of with the fragrance of a flower garden
Poongodiyodu nee vilaiyaaduYou play along with the flowering creeper
Pulli ellaam kolam aagumEvery dot transforms into a beautiful pattern
Female
Kadhal vennilaa kannil vanthathuThe moonlight of love arrived in the eyes
Aasai paripaashai parimaari kondathuExchanging the secret language of desire
Kadhal vennilaa kannil vanthathuThe moonlight of love arrived in the eyes
Aasai paripaashai parimaari kondathuExchanging the secret language of desire

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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