- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Utharavindri Ulle Vaa
- Movie release year
- 1970
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Feb 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Maadhamo Aavani' is a romantic duet from the 1970 Tamil film 'Utharavindri Ulle Vaa', penned by the legendary lyricist Kannadasan with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The song portrays a playful yet deeply affectionate dialogue between two lovers celebrating their union. The song uses metaphors of seasons, fruits, and colors—comparing the auspicious month of Avani with the sweet blush of love and intimacy. Through poetic Q&A phrasing, the couple expresses how long-awaited desires are finally fulfilled as bashfulness gives way to romantic closeness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Alliteration)
“Maadhamo aavani / Mangaiyo mangani”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Maadhamo' and 'Mangaiyo', or 'Nayagan' and 'Nayagi'.
Edhugai (Rhyming second letter)
“Idhazh thottapothum / Idai thottapothum”
Rhyming of the second letter across lines, such as 'Maadhamo' and 'Naalilae' or 'Idhazh' and 'Idai'.
Uvamai (Metaphor / Simile)
“Mangaiyo mangani / Nayagi paingili”
Comparing the young woman to a mango fruit ('Mangani') and a parrot ('Paingili').
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Trivia
'Utharavindri Ulle Vaa' (1970) was directed by N. S. Verma and produced by Rama Arangannal. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and featured popular vocalists of the era like S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela.
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