- Lyricist
- Kambadasan
- Singers
- T. A. Mothi, R. Balasaraswathy
- Music director
- S. V. Venkatraman
- Movie name
- Kannin Manigal
- Movie release year
- 1956
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Jul 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Kannin Manigal' (1956) expresses the joy of discovering true love and understanding its emotional depth. It captures the paradox of love—how lovers feel anxious in separation, yet swell with pride and ecstasy when they meet. The lyrics celebrate the harmonious union of womanhood and manhood, describing love as a transformative force that inspires sweet dreams and elevates life beyond worldly fate, much like a honeybee joyfully flitting onto a flower.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Vandu pola”
Compares the sweet attraction and journey in a new life to a honeybee flitting onto a blooming flower ('Vandu pola malarthanil thaavum').
Edukai (Second letter rhyming)
“Kandukondaen naanae”
The second letter sound 'nd' rhymes across lines 'Kandukondaen' and 'Mondala/Mandala', creating structural harmony.
Antithesis / Contrast
“Penmaiyai / Aanmaiyaal maattrum”
Pairs contrasting gender ideals 'Penmaiyai' (womanhood) and 'Aanmaiyaal' (manhood) to illustrate mutual transformation.
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Trivia
Composed by S. V. Venkatraman with lyrics by the celebrated poet Kambadasan, 'Kannin Manigal' (1956) featured this vintage duet rendered by T. A. Mothi and R. Balasaraswathi, showcasing the poetic romance characteristic of mid-20th century Tamil cinema.
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