- Lyricist
- Annamalai
- Singer
- Naresh Iyer
- Music director
- Vijay Antony
- Movie name
- Uthama Puthiran
- Movie release year
- 2010
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Jul 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Kan Irandil Modhi' from the movie Uthama Puthiran (2010) is a romantic song expressing the intense emotions and joyful disorientation of falling deeply in love. The protagonist describes how a mere glance from his beloved swept him off his feet, causing him to lose control over his heart and mind while finding happiness in her presence. Throughout the track, vivid metaphors highlight the physical and emotional sensations of love, such as feeling like a butterfly in flight or sinking like a stone in a river. The lyrics portray how the world fades away in comparison to the beloved's unmatched charm, celebrating the sweet surrender to passion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Alliteration)
“En manathum yeno ennidam illai”
Repetition of the initial letter 'En' across consecutive lines (En manathum / En uyirin / En iravin).
Metaphor
“En iravin nilavae”
Comparing the moon of the night to the beloved (En iravin nilavae) to symbolize light and beauty in darkness.
Simile
“Panju metha megam Athu senju vecha thegam”
Comparing the lover's soft physical form to a cloud made of a cotton bed (Panju metha megam).
Hyperbole
“Mutta kannu muzhi azhagil Kuthi kuthi konnavalae”
Exaggerating the visual impact of her eyes as stabs that kill the lover with beauty.
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Trivia
'Kan Irandil' was composed by Vijay Antony for the 2010 hit romantic comedy 'Uthama Puthiran', starring Dhanush and Genelia D'Souza. Sung by Naresh Iyer, the track became widely popular for its catchy melody and playful acoustic arrangement.
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