- Lyricist
- M. S. Balasubramaniyam
- Singer
- Chorus
- Music director
- Pendyala Nageswara Rao
- Movie name
- Kudumbam
- Movie release year
- 1954
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Mar 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This joyous chorus song from the 1954 film 'Kudumbam' celebrates a birthday and the arrival of happiness in a family. The lyrics shower affection on a young girl, describing her as a shining golden doll whose charm competes with the beauty of the moon emerging from the milky ocean. The singers call upon nature, including the sky-bound cuckoo, to join the celebration by singing sweet melodies. Everyone is invited to gather and bless the child so that her life remains prosperous, auspicious, and filled with everlasting delight.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor
“Minnidum swarna padhumaiyadi”
The child is metaphorically described as a 'swarna padhumai' (golden doll) to highlight her innocence, radiance, and precious nature.
Apostrophe / Personification
“Vaanil ulavum kokilamae neer”
Directly addressing the cuckoo bird in the sky ('kokilamae') and asking it to sing a song for the baby.
Anaphora / Repetition (Ettugai)
“Naalidhuvae nan naaalidhuvae”
The refrain 'Naalidhuvae nan naaalidhuvae / Kanmani pirandha naalidhuvae' repeats throughout the song to emphasize the joy of the birth anniversary.
Visual Imagery
“Vennoli veesidum paal kadalilae”
Vivid imagery comparing the maiden's birth to the brilliant moon bathing in the legendary ocean of milk ('paal kadal').
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Trivia
'Kudumbam' (1954) was a popular Tamil comedy-drama film directed by A. Kasilingam, starring T. R. Ramachandran and Savitri. The soundtrack composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao was well appreciated for its blend of traditional Carnatic-influenced melodies and catchy folk-style chorus arrangements suitable for family celebrations.
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