- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Ninaithadhai Mudippavan
- Movie release year
- 1974
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Ninaithadhai Mudippavan' functions on two levels—as a romantic duet between the lead characters and as a potent socio-political commentary. Romantically, the heroine playfully accuses the hero of stealing her heart and kissing her cheek, while the hero responds in kind. The wordplay around theft and burglary forms the playful surface of their conversation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Siledhai (Double Entendre / Pun)
“Kannam ittavan nee thaan”
'Kannam ittavan' plays on two meanings: committing a burglary ('kannam idudhal') and placing a kiss on the cheek ('kannathil kiss').
Iyaibu (End Rhyme / Refrain)
“Kollai ittavan nee thaan / Kotti vaithavan nee thaan”
Repetition of 'nee thaan' at the end of consecutive lines creates rhythmic emphasis and lyrical continuity.
Moonaik Kalai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kollai ittavan nee thaan / Kotti vaithavan nee thaan / Kannam ittavan nee thaan”
Repetition of the initial 'K' sound across consecutive lines ('Kollai', 'Kotti', 'Kannam').
Metaphor / Political Allegory
“Andha naadagam indha maedaiyil / Aada vandhadhu podhum”
Comparing political corruption and flawed legal systems to theatrical drama on a stage.
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Trivia
The film 'Ninaithadhai Mudippavan' (1974) stars M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Manjula, with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The lyrics were penned by Pulamaipithan, who frequently embedded subtle political messages aligned with MGR's public persona into romantic song sequences.
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