- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Vakkuruthi
- Movie release year
- 1973
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Jul 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Kannae Thedi Vanthathu Yogam from Vakkuruthi (1973) is an exuberant romantic duet expressing the joy of love, union, and good fortune entering the lives of two lovers. The couple celebrates their deep affection, viewing their togetherness as a divine blessing that brings bliss akin to heaven. Lyricist Vaali uses vibrant imagery of seasons, gold, ruby, and nature to symbolize physical and emotional romance. Throughout the song, the playful dialogue between the lead pair highlights anticipation for marriage and a lifetime of shared happiness. Set to an uplifting melody by Shankar-Ganesh and voiced powerfully by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela, the song radiates optimism and celebratory love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Maiyitta kangal vandaattam aada”
Compares the movement of kohl-lined eyes to the fluttering of a beetle.
Uruvagamm (Metaphor)
“Manikka meani kaanikkaiyaaga”
Metaphorically compares the fair ruby-toned body to a sacred offering.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Aanantha thendral thaalaattu paada”
Rhyming ending syllables across consecutive lines ('kaanikkaiyaaga', 'aada', 'kooda', 'paada').
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Sugam undu sorkkam varaiyil / Sontham sonthamae”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('S' in Sugam / Sontham).
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Trivia
Vakkuruthi (1973) featured music composed by the energetic duo Shankar-Ganesh, known for their catchy rhythms during the 1970s and 1980s. The song is a prime example of Vaali's talent for blending classical poetic Tamil tropes with accessible romantic cinema lyrics, rendered memorably by legends T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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