- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Kalyanaraman
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Jun 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Kaadhal Deepam Ondru' is a classic romantic song from the 1979 Tamil film Kalyanaraman, starring Kamal Haasan and Sridevi. The protagonist expresses his deep-seated affection and joy after lighting the flame of love in his heart, anticipating a joyful spring season in his life filled with gentle breezes and blossoming flowers. He affectionately praises his beloved's grace, poetic gait, sweet voice, and divine beauty, urging her to reminisce about their cherished connection and shared path.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Simile (உவமை)
“Kavidhaiyai pol undhan nadaiyilae”
Compares the beloved's walk to poetry ('Kavidhaiyai pol undhan nadaiyilae') and her voice to a parrot ('Pachai kiliyinai pol undhan kuralilae').
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Kaadhal deepam ondru nenjilae yetri vaithaen”
Equates love to a lamp lit inside the heart ('Kaadhal deepam ondru nenjilae yetri vaithaen') and the beloved to a statue and moon ('Sithira silaiyae senthamizh nilavae').
Repetition / Anaphora (அடுக்குத் தொடர்)
“Ennangal mayanga mayanga mayanga”
Repeats words like 'mayanga' and 'valara' for rhythmic emphasis and emotional intensity.
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Trivia
Composed by Ilaiyaraaja and written by Panchu Arunachalam, this evergreen song was sung by Malaysia Vasudevan. The track remains one of the iconic melodies in Tamil cinema showcasing Kamal Haasan's performance.
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