- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Therkathi Kallan
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Oct 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Kannukkulla Thookam Pochchu' expresses a young woman's passionate romantic yearning and playful affection for her partner. She sings about how her peace and sleep have vanished ever since her heart became consumed with thoughts of him. Through evocative imagery of cool breezes, dusk, and intimacy, she asks him to embrace her and teach her the language of love. Written by Gangai Amaran, the song blends folk-style rhythm with sensual expression. The protagonist conveys her vulnerability and intense longing, pleading with her lover to heal the sweet torment caused by Cupid's arrow and to share a deep physical and emotional bond.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Second-letter Rhyme (Edukai)
“Kannukkulla thookam pochchu / Ponnukkulla yaetho aachchu”
Matching second consonant sounds in successive lines ('Ka-n-nukkulla' and 'Po-n-nukkulla').
End Rhyme (Iyaippu)
“Mogaththula thegaththilae / Aasai varum vegaththilae”
Matching line endings creating rhythmic musicality ('thegaththilae' and 'vegaththilae').
Internal Rhyme / Internal Assonance
“Maelaadai paalaadai paadhai maaruthu”
Repetition of sound patterns across words within the same line ('Maelaadai', 'paalaadai', 'paadhai').
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Noyil vizhum thegam thaanaa”
Comparing evening yearning and emotional anguish to a bodily affliction or sickness ('noyil vizhum thegam').
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Trivia
The song is from the 1988 Tamil action film 'Therkathi Kallan', starring Vijayakanth and Radhika. Although the film's soundtrack is widely credited to Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, lyrics were penned by his brother Gangai Amaran.
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