- Lyricist
- Kabilan
- Singer
- Naveen Madhav
- Music director
- Sundar C Babu
- Movie name
- Anjathe
- Movie release year
- 2008
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Feb 2017
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This energetic item song 'Kathaazha Kannaala' from Mysskin's film 'Anjathe' (2008) features playful romantic banter set to a fast-paced folk/kuthu beat. The protagonist expresses how overwhelmed he is by the heroine's captivating beauty, sharp gaze, and graceful movements. Through vivid imagery, he compares her eyes to sharp aloe-vera leaves, her hair to a shelter, and her allure to a source of irresistible energy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kathaazha kannaala kuthaadha nee ennai”
Comparing eyes to aloe vera leaves ('Kathaazha kannaala') and hair to a hut ('Koondhal korvaiyil kudisaiyai potu').
Monai (Alliteration)
“Kathaazha kannaala kuthaadha nee ennai”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'k' in 'Kathaazha kannaala kuthaadha'.
Iraattai Kilavi (Onomatopoeic doubles)
“Kalakalavena aadum lolaaku nee”
Use of Tamil rhythmic double words such as 'Kalakalavena', 'Palapalavena', 'Thala thalavena', and 'Valavalavena' to describe vivid visual and sensory attributes.
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Trivia
'Kathaazha Kannaala' composed by Sundar C. Babu became a massive chartbuster upon the release of 'Anjathe' (2008). Featuring actress Snigdha Akolkar alongside Prasanna and Ajmal, the song's intense rhythm and choreography made it one of the most iconic Tamil item songs of the late 2000s.
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