- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singers
- Radar with a K, Divya Ramani
- Music director
- Santhosh Narayanan
- Movie name
- Manithan
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Mar 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Kaadhal Kondattam is a vibrant, upbeat romantic track from the movie Manithan (2016). The song vividly captures the intense joy, longing, and grand celebration that love brings into the lives of two sweethearts. Set against a lively backdrop, the lyrics depict how the beauty and presence of the beloved transform everyday life into a festival, turning simple moments into ecstatic music and dance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Empathetic Repetition)
“Kondattam dhaan Kondattam dhaan”
Repetition of the word 'Kondattam dhaan' consecutively highlights the overflowing joy and festive nature of love.
Upamai (Metaphor / Imagery)
“Neruppaa nee / Ivala urasa / Rosa manama”
Comparing the lover's presence to fire ('Neruppaa'), rose fragrance ('Rosa manama'), and musical instruments ('Nadha swarama') evokes sensory imagery.
Monnai / Ethirai (Rhyme and Alliteration)
“Koottam naduvula / Jodi thavikkudhu / Koochal naduvula”
Matching initial and secondary consonant sounds in phrases like 'Koottam' / 'Koochal' and 'Jodi' / 'Aasai' gives the lyrics a natural poetic rhythm.
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Trivia
This track features music composed by Santhosh Narayanan with lyrics written by Madhan Karky. Manithan (2016) is a Tamil legal drama film directed by I. Ahmed, starring Udhayanidhi Stalin and Hansika Motwani, which is an official remake of the Hindi movie 'Jolly LLB'.
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