- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- T. R. Pappa
- Movie name
- Avasara Kalyanam
- Movie release year
- 1972
- Lyrics added on
- 2 May 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic Tamil folk song from 'Avasara Kalyanam' (1972) captures the playfully affectionate longing of a young rural woman for her suitor (addressed as 'mama'). She describes her meticulous morning routine—decorating her hair, applying turmeric, and wearing a traditional Chinnalapatti saree—while eagerly waiting for his arrival. With charm and wit, she asks whether a city girl could ever match her beauty, playfully demanding that he speak his heart clearly rather than leaving her waiting.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kaalai kulithezhnthu karunjaanthu pottumittu”
Repetition of the 'Ka' sound at the beginning of words ('Kaalai', 'karunjaanthu').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vatta vatta kondaiyitta chittakkuruvi”
The lyricist compares the heroine to a lively little sparrow ('chittakkuruvi') wearing a round bun.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Chinnaalappatti thantha selaiyai katti / Dhinam sivakkira kaalkalilae thandaiyai katti”
Rhyming ending words ('katti') used across consecutive lines to create a rhythmic folk cadence.
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Kaaththirunthaen mama kaividalaamaa”
The repetition of the core refrain 'Kaaththirunthaen mama' emphasizes her persistent wait and romantic plea.
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Trivia
'Avasara Kalyanam' (1972) features music composed by T. R. Pappa with lyrics by legendary poet Kannadasan. Singer L. R. Eswari's high-energy vocal style gives the track its distinctive folk appeal, highlighting traditional Tamil cultural references like Chinnalapatti sarees, thandai (anklets), and turmeric.
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