- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Movie name
- Kattila Thottila
- Movie release year
- 1973
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Oct 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song from 'Kattila Thottila' expresses a deep, benevolent prayer for happiness and stability within a family. The singer offers auspicious wishes, encouraging everyone to let go of past bitterness and move forward into a harmonious future. Using references to Lord Shiva (Sokkanathar) and Goddess Meenakshi (Pandiyan Thirumagal), as well as comparing family unity to Mutthamizh (the three divisions of the Tamil language), the song highlights marital affection, forgiveness, and the sustaining power of unconditional love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Naan nallavar illaram nalamura vendukiraen”
Repetition of the 'Na' sound at the beginning of words in 'Naan nallavar illaram nalamura', producing a smooth phonetic rhythm.
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Nadanthavai nadanthavaiyaagattum / Ini nadappavai nallavaiyaagattum”
The second consonant sound 'da' matches across lines ('Nadanthavai' / 'nadappavai'), creating a balanced flow.
Upamai (Simile)
“Moovarum moondru tamil polae endrum”
The trio of family members is compared to 'Moondru Tamil' (Iyal, Isai, Nadagam), signifying completeness and intrinsic harmony.
Urvagam (Metaphor)
“Neengal vaarththidum anbu neeraalae”
Love is depicted as nourishing water ('anbu neer') that enables life and prosperity to bloom.
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Trivia
The line 'Nadanthavai nadanthavaiyaagattum, ini nadappavai nallavaiyaagattum' written by lyricist Vaali became an iconic Tamil maxim widely quoted in popular culture, everyday discourse, and political speeches to advocate letting go of past conflicts for a better tomorrow.
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