- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. P. Shailaja
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Nadhi Ondru Karai Moondru
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Nov 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Nadhi Ondru Karai Moondru' (1981) is a joyous, romantic expression sung by a woman expressing her deep happiness and blooming love. Using evocative nature imagery—such as jasmine flowers swaying in the breeze, cuckoos singing in their nests, and coconut fronds rustling—the lyricist Kannadasan captures the blossoming of intimacy and devotion towards her lover, whom she affectionately compares to Lord Krishna. The heroine reflects on how the romantic dreams nurtured in the past are coming to fruition in the present. The physical and emotional closeness described in the later stanzas highlights harmony, peace, and an everlasting bond of thousands of years between the lovers, framed by M. S. Vishwanathan's vibrant melody.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Nature Imagery (இயற்கை உவமை)
“Malliga poovula thendraladikkudhu”
Uses lush visuals like jasmine blooms, breeze, singing cuckoos, and rustling palm leaves to mirror internal romantic emotions.
Anaphora / Repetition (அடுக்குத்தொடர்)
“Thulludhu thulludhu penn manadhu”
Repetition of words like 'Thulludhu thulludhu' and 'Ethanai ethanai' emphasizes intense emotion and enthusiasm.
Emonaai / Initial Rhyme (எதுகை / மோனை)
“Ada athanai aasaiyum”
Matching initial sounds ('Ethanai' / 'Athanai' and 'Kootukkul' / 'Kaattukkul') creates rhythmic harmony in Tamil poetry.
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Kannanukku sellum oru kaadhal oottru ada”
Compares love to a flowing natural spring directed towards her beloved 'Kannan'.
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Trivia
'Nadhi Ondru Karai Moondru' (1981) was directed by Hemachandran and featured music composed by M. S. Vishwanathan. This track 'Malliga Poovula' is a quintessential example of S. P. Shailaja's light, expressive vocal style under MSV's direction, paired with Kannadasan's signature romantic lyricism.
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