- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Thanippiravi
- Movie release year
- 1966
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Oct 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful duet features a romantic banter between two lovers (or a husband and wife). The hero playfully teases the heroine about visible marks of passion on her face and lips—asking about the bite marks on her cheek and the swelling on her lips. She playfully deflects his questions using romantic metaphors, blaming a 'colorful parrot' for the cheek mark and the cold winter breeze for her swollen lips. The playful interrogation continues as they exchange witty remarks about love, secret messengers, dressing up at twilight, and gifts like fine silk sarees from Salem, establishing a lighthearted and affectionate intimate mood.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor (உவமை/உருவகம்)
“Kani udhatil ennadi thadippu”
'Vannakkili' (colorful parrot) is used as a poetic metaphor for the lover who pecked her cheek, while 'Kani udhadhu' compares soft lips to sweet ripe fruit.
Ethirhai (எதுகை - Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kannathil ennadi kaayam… / Idhu vannakkili seidha maayam…”
The second letter 'n' (ன்/ண) rhymes across 'Kannathil' and 'Vannakkili', adding rhythmic beauty to the refrain.
Emona / Rhetorical Questioning
“Illai kaadhalanae nee thaano”
The song employs continuous playful questioning ('ennadi kaayam', 'ezhundhu vittaano', 'nee thaano') to create a lively conversational rhythm.
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Trivia
This romantic song from 'Thanippiravi' (1966) features M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and J. Jayalalithaa. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics penned by Kannadasan. The playback singing was rendered by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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