- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Pattu Selai
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Aug 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Kondaiyilae Vacha Malli is a playful and romantic rural Tamil duet from the 1985 film Pattu Selai, composed by Gangai Amaran and written by Pulamaipithan. The song captures the affectionate banter between two lovers who are eagerly anticipating their upcoming wedding, planned for the auspicious month of Chithirai. The male protagonist expresses his deep fascination with his lover's charm, specifically praising her jasmine-adorned hair bun and fish-shaped eyes, while coaxing her to join him in a secluded grove. The female protagonist responds with equal affection, expressing her desire while teasingly discussing the right time for intimacy, leading to a vibrant exchange of romantic declarations.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uwamai (Simile / Metaphor)
“Kenda vizhi rendu ippo”
Comparing the female's eyes to Kenda (carp) fish, a classic Tamil literary trope representing swift, sparkling, and lively eyes.
Etukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kondaiyilae vacha malli / Kinduthadi en manasa”
Rhyming of the second letter 'nd' in 'Kondaiyilae' and 'Kinduthadi' at the beginning of consecutive lines.
Anaphora / Refrain
“Kondaiyilae vacha malli...”
Repetition of the chorus lines throughout the song to reinforce the central romantic imagery.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Thottukittu saernthukittaa sontham puriyuthu / Sonnapadi kettukitta sorkkam theriyuthu”
Rhyming ending words such as 'puriyuthu' and 'theriyuthu' creating a rhythmic flow in the stanza.
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Trivia
The song features music composed by Gangai Amaran, who excelled at composing rustic folk melodies in 1980s Tamil cinema. The vocals were rendered by Malaysia Vasudevan and S. P. Sailaja, who were known for delivering earthy, expressive folk duets during that era.
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