- Lyricist
- V. Lakshmanan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- S. Balachandar
- Movie name
- Avana Ivan
- Movie release year
- 1962
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Jul 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Kalyana Thirunaal' from the 1962 movie Avana Ivan celebrates the supreme joy and sanctity of a maiden's wedding day as the ultimate victory of love. The heroine reflects on her deep bond with her lover, emphasizing that their connection is not a random attraction but a lifelong childhood bond that has matured into a sacred commitment. As her wedding day approaches, her mind swings between ecstatic anticipation and tender vulnerability, overwhelmed by the vision of her beloved everywhere. She longs for their complete union, praying that no worldly differences come between them and disrupt her dreams of happiness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Aadumoonjal pola nenjam aattam aaduthae”
Compares the fluttering, restless state of her heart to a swinging cradle using the word 'pola'.
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Kaalamellaam thedi thedi kaadhal sandhaiyil”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across words in the same line creates a rhythmic auditory effect.
Rhyme (Edugai)
“Paedhai manam thuduppadharkkum ellaiyillaiyae”
The second letter 'dhai' rhymes in consecutive key lines, establishing structural harmony.
Hyperbole / Metaphor
“Uyir koodu vittu koodu paaindhu koda ninaikudhae”
Metaphorically describes her soul's intense longing as an ability to leap from body to body to join her beloved.
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Trivia
Avana Ivan (1962) was directed by and starred S. Balachandar, who also composed the film's music. S. Balachandar was a renowned Veena virtuoso, filmmaker, and polymath known for incorporating intricate classical Indian musical motifs into his film compositions.
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