- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Abhay Jodhpurkar, Harini
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Kadal
- Movie release year
- 2012
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Sept 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Moongil Thottam is a deeply soothing romantic duet from the film Kadal. The song celebrates simple, unadorned love set against the picturesque backdrop of nature. The lovers wander together along a secluded path in a misty forest under the soft glow of a full moon, finding ultimate peace and satisfaction in one another's company.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaal (Initial Alliteration)
“Moongil thottam / Mooligai vaasam”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'M' across consecutive lines for poetic rhythm.
Etukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Mun kovam viduthu / Munthaanai eduthu”
Rhyming of the second consonant sound 'n' across consecutive lines.
Sensory Imagery (Olfactory & Visual)
“Mooligai vaasam / Pani vizhum kaadu”
Evokes rich natural imagery appealing to scent (herbal fragrance) and sight (dewy forest, moonlight).
Anaphora / Refrain
“Ithu pothum enakku / Ithu pothumae”
Repetition of the phrase 'Ithu pothum' emphasizes the theme of complete contentment in love.
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Trivia
Moongil Thottam was composed by A.R. Rahman for Mani Ratnam's 2013 film Kadal, featuring lyrics by Vairamuthu. It marked the prominent playback singing debut of Abhay Jodhpurkar alongside singer Harini, becoming an instant acoustic classic.
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