- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- 24 Mani Neram
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Jul 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Kulikkum Podhilae' is an intimate and sensuous track from the 1984 Tamil thriller film '24 Mani Neram'. The song vividly describes the romantic intoxication and yearning felt by lovers. It captures the tactile sensation of water, light breezes, and wet garments, using rich sensory imagery to represent deep romantic passion and attraction. Through evocative poetic metaphors such as love as a fire, kisses as rain, and nature acting in harmony with desire, lyricist Pulamaipithan paints an alluring picture of physical and emotional closeness between the protagonists.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Etukai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Kulikkum podhilae / Ninaikkum podhilae”
The second letter in 'Kulikkum' (l) and 'Ninaikkum' (n) along with identical line-ending words 'podhilae' creates a rhythmic flow across lines.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Kaadhal ennum theeyil thallumae”
Love is metaphorically equated to a burning flame ('kaadhal ennum theeyil').
Hyperbole & Imagery
“Mutha maari engum peiyumae”
Expressions of affection are exaggerated as a pouring shower of kisses ('mutha maari') covering everything.
Personification
“Aagaayam manjal poosumae / Kaatru vandhu raagam paadumae”
The sky is personified as smearing turmeric, and the wind is personified as singing a song.
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Trivia
'24 Mani Neram' (1984) is a celebrated Tamil thriller film written and directed by Manivannan. The film features Mohan, Sathyaraj, and Nalini in key roles. The soundtrack was composed by the duo Shankar-Ganesh, with lyrics written by the renowned poet Pulamaipithan.
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