- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Kudumba Thalaivan
- Movie release year
- 1962
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Oct 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Kudumba Thalaivan' uses rain as a vibrant metaphor for overwhelming love and emotional fulfillment. Just as rain continuously drenches the physical body, romance fills the heart and causes the soul to float in pure ecstasy. The imagery of the cool breeze and nightfall evokes intimate yearning and tender romantic passion. Beyond emotional bliss, the song carries a message of hope and progression, moving from a humble present ('nest') to a secure future ('home'). Through sweet repetition, lyricist Kannadasan paints love as an enduring sanctuary where happiness echoes eternally.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Reduplication)
“Manam niraindhu niraindhu”
The words 'niraindhu niraindhu' (filling up) and 'vazhindhu vazhindhu' (overflowing) are repeated for rhythmic momentum and emotional emphasis.
Refrain / Anaphora
“Mazhai pozhindhu kondae irukkum”
The repeated ending 'kondae irukkum' across multiple lines emphasizes continuous state and perpetual feeling.
Contrast / Parallelism
“Indru koottukkullae irukkum / Naalai veettukkullae irukkum”
Contrasts present circumstances ('Today inside a nest') with future aspirations ('Tomorrow inside a home').
Metaphor
“Engal koottukkural inba kottaikkullae”
'Inba kottai' (Fortress of joy) serves as a metaphor for a loving home and a fulfilled relationship.
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Trivia
Kudumba Thalaivan (1962) was directed by T. R. Ramanna and featured M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) alongside B. Saroja Devi. The film's musical score was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics authored by Poet Laureate Kannadasan.
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