- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Thirudan
- Movie release year
- 1969
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Feb 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Kottai Madhil Melae from the 1969 film Thirudan is a lively, flirtatious duet sung by T. M. Soundararajan and L. R. Eswari. The song uses a playful metaphor of two cats perched on walls exchanging smiles and calls to depict the dynamic romantic attraction between the leads. The energetic rhythm composed by M. S. Vishwanathan highlights the joy of romance, dancing, and celebrating love without hesitation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Allegory / Extended Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Kottai madhil melae oru vellai poonai”
The lyrics use a white cat ('vellai poonai') and a female cat ('pettai poonai') atop walls as an allegory for two lovers flirting from a distance.
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Vannam poopondrathu / Ennam paal pondrathu”
Comparing complexion to a flower ('poopondrathu'), pure thoughts to milk ('paal pondrathu'), and love-filled eyes to striking spears ('vel pondrathu').
Second Letter Rhyme (Edhukai)
“Vannam poopondrathu / Ennam paal pondrathu”
Matching second consonants across lines to create rhythmic lyricism, such as 'Vannam' and 'Ennam', or 'Aasai' and 'Neram'.
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Trivia
Composed by M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan, this playful duet showcases L. R. Eswari's signature high-energy playback style alongside T. M. Soundararajan's rich vocals in the classic caper film Thirudan (1969).
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