- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Seerkazhi Govindarajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Uyira Manama
- Movie release year
- 1968
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Apr 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Kutrala Malaiyile from the 1968 film Uyira Manama is a majestic song composed by M. S. Vishwanathan, penned by Kannadasan, and sung by Seerkazhi Govindarajan. The song poeticizes the cultural unity and international ties of Tamil Nadu by welcoming a guest from the Soviet Union as a bride/daughter-in-law of the land. It blends rich praise for Tamil heritage—referencing Courtallam waterfalls, Tuticorin port, and Kerala's waters—with industrial gratitude for projects like Neyveli, representing the friendly ties and economic growth of the era.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Kutrala malaiyile kuthithu vantha thamilile”
Repetition of the initial 'Ku' sound in 'Kutrala' and 'kuthithu' creates a rhythmic cadence in the line.
Edhukai (Second Letter Harmony)
“Kaaviyathil oru magale ... Soviyathin pearumagale neeyadu”
Harmonizing second letters 'v' in 'Kaaviyathil' and 'Soviyathin' reinforces the poetic resonance across stanzas.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Selva poonthottamagum engal thamilagame”
Tamil Nadu is metaphorically described as a blossoming garden of wealth ('Selva poonthottamagum engal thamilagame').
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Trivia
The line 'Neengal emakalitha neiveli perumai' specifically highlights the Soviet Union's technical assistance in establishing the Neyveli Lignite Corporation in Tamil Nadu during the Cold War era, showcasing how contemporary geopolitics was woven into Tamil film lyrics by Kannadasan.
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