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Moodupani Kulireduthu

From Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum · 1963

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum
Movie release year
1963
Lyrics added on
6 May 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Moodupani
Kulireduthu
Mullai
Malar theneduthu
Manadhil valar
Mogamadhai theerthidava
Inbam serthidava
{ Kaatradikum
Neramundu kaditham
Varum kaalamundu } (2)
Kaadhal
Ennum therdhalukor
Kaalamillai
Aaa haa
Female : Kaadhal
Ennum therdhalukor
Kaalamillai oru neramillai
Aaa haa haa
Moodupani
Kulireduthu mullai
Malar theneduthu
Manadhil valar
Mogamadhai theerthidava
Inbam serthidava
{ Therdhalilae
Thotravargal thirumba
Nindru jeyipadhundu } (2)
Kaadhalilae
Tholvi kandal jeyipadhillai
Endrum jeyipadhillai
Aaa haa haahaa
In the mist,
drawing in the chill,
from the jasmine
gathering flower nectar,
the desire growing in the heart,
shall I satisfy it?
Shall I bring you sweet joy?
{ There is a time when the wind blows,
and a season when
letters arrive } (2)
For the election
called love,
there is no fixed season!
Ah ha!
Female: For the election
called love,
there is no fixed season, no set time!
Ah ha ha!
In the mist,
drawing in the chill, and from jasmine
gathering flower nectar,
the desire growing in the heart,
shall I satisfy it?
Shall I bring you sweet joy?
{ Those who lose
in an election can stand again
and win } (2)
But in love,
if you face defeat, you never win,
you can never win again!
Ah ha haha!
Male
Female
Female
Female
Male
Male
Female
Male
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song presents a poetic and philosophical banter between lovers, playfully contrasting romantic emotions with political elections. The lyricist begins with sensual imagery of misty weather, cold winds, and jasmine nectar to set a romantic mood. As the dialogue unfolds, the song draws a sharp contrast: while political elections allow defeated candidates to run again and win, a defeat in love is final and irreversible. Love does not follow schedules like seasons or letters, and once lost, it cannot be reclaimed.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Metaphor / Simile)

“Kaadhal / Ennum therdhalukor”

Compares love to an election ('Kaadhal ennum therdhal'), drawing parallels between democratic timing and emotional unpredictability.

Ethirpaadhu (Contrast)

“Therdhalilae / Thotravargal thirumba / Nindru jeyipadhundu ... Kaadhalilae / Tholvi kandal jeyipadhillai”

Contrasts political elections, where one can lose and win later, with love, where defeat is permanent.

Moonaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Mullai / Malar theneduthu”

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'M' in 'Mullai' and 'Malar', creating a soft, melodic flow.

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Trivia

The film 'Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum' (1963) starred M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and B. Saroja Devi. The soundtrack was composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Kannadasan, who was renowned for slyly weaving political metaphors into romantic MGR song sequences.

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