- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Kattu Roja
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Sept 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Kadhavu Thirandhadhaa from the 1963 film Kattu Roja is a philosophical and reflective song penned by the legendary lyricist Kannadasan. The lyrics use rhetorical questions about opening doors and perceiving visions as a metaphor for spiritual enlightenment, sensory awareness, and gaining a deeper understanding of life's true nature amidst worldly illusions.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Silai silai ondru nerinilae”
The doubling of words like 'Silai silai', 'Alai alai', 'Malar malar', and 'Inam inam' enhances the rhythm and intensifies the poetic imagery.
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kadhavu thirandhadhaa / Kaatchi therindhadhaa / Kaanum ulagam purindhadhaa”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'K' across consecutive lines (Kadhavu, Kaatchi, Kaanum) creates a melodic flow.
Uvamai (Simile / Imagery)
“Alai alai yena kangalilae”
The phrase compares expressive, moving eyes to surging ocean waves ('Alai alai yena kangalilae').
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Trivia
Kattu Roja (1963) featured music composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Kavignar Kannadasan. The song utilizes Kannadasan's signature style of blending romantic charm with deep philosophical inquiry into human perception and nature.
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