- Lyricist
- Pazhani Bharathi
- Singers
- K. S. Chithra, Anuradha Sriram
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Ninaithen Vandhai
- Movie release year
- 1998
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Jan 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and melodic song from 'Ninaithen Vandhai' features friends affectionately teasing the lead heroine about her newly blooming love. Using floral metaphors like 'Malligai' (Jasmine) and 'Thaamarai' (Lotus) to address her, they inquisitively pry into her romance, asking about her suitor's identity, qualities, and romantic gestures. They ask whether he is a charming rogue, a lover as passionate as Cupid, or a righteous gentleman like Lord Rama. The song captures the youthful banter, excitement, and blush of a young woman experiencing love, as her companions observe her visible shyness and changing demeanor, encouraging her to share every detail of her romance without holding back.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Apostrophe / Metaphor
“Malligayae malligayae”
Addressing the heroine metaphorically as flowers ('Malligayae', 'Thaamaraiyae') to emphasize her delicacy, purity, and beauty.
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Maalai idum mannavan yaar sollu.. sollu..”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('M' sounds in Maalai, Mannavan) creating rhythmic flow.
Contrast / Character Juxtaposition
“Ullankavar kalvanaa ... Sriraamanaa avan mugavari solladi”
Juxtaposing 'Kalvan' (thief) and 'Kurumbu' (mischief maker) with 'Sriraaman' (the ideal righteous hero) to highlight different facets of romantic allure.
Epizeuxis (Repetition)
“Kaadhalikum kaadhalan yaar sollu.. sollu..”
Immediate repetition of words like 'sollu.. sollu..' for musical cadence and playful urgency.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Ninaithen Vandhai' (1998) is a Tamil romantic comedy film starring Vijay, Rambha, and Devayani, with music composed by Deva. The film was a commercial success and was an official remake of the 1996 Telugu blockbuster 'Pelli Sandadi'.
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