- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Kulakozhunthu
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Mar 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Kelvi ketkkum neramalla idhu' from the 1981 movie 'Kulakozhunthu' is a playful and sensual romantic duet between two lovers who are setting aside hesitation and conversation to indulge in romance. The male lead compares love to an intoxicating worship service, suggesting that questioning and formal introductions are unnecessary when passion takes over.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Thevai inba kadhalennum madhu”
Love is directly equated to intoxicating wine ('kadhalennum madhu') and romantic intimacy is equated to temple worship ('poojaigal').
Antadi / Chaining Effect (அந்தாதித் தொடை)
“Gopuram paarththavan kovil kandaan / Kovilai kandapin poojai endraan”
Each line builds directly upon the last word or concept of the previous line (Gopuram -> Kovil -> Poojai -> Devi).
Ethiray (Second-letter rhyme)
“Poovenum pennmayil veenai meettu / Bodhaiyil paadalaam nooru paattu”
Rhyming of the second letter 'o' across consecutive lines ('Poovenum' and 'Bodhaiyil').
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Trivia
Composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan, this song stands out for Kannadasan's signature stylistic choice of blending sacred imagery (temple towers, worship, service to the Goddess) with seductive, romantic themes.
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