- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- P. Susheela, T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- R. Parthasarathy
- Movie name
- Kalyana Mandapam
- Movie release year
- 1965
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Jan 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Naan Unnai Thodalaam from the 1965 film Kalyana Mandapam is a romantic track capturing a playful and intimate dialogue between two lovers. The male lead eagerly expresses his desire to get closer to his beloved, comparing her grace and sweetness to tender coconut water and framing their romance under the luminous Chithirai full moon. The female lead gently tempers his impatience, teasingly asking whether such haste is required when their love is destined to blossom naturally over time, comparing her innocence to a flower untouched by kisses and a moon unclouded by skies.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Sevvila neerai kudikkattumaa / Megam thodaatha nilavallavo / Muththam idaatha malarallavowellness/love metaphors blossom naturally over time, comparing her innocence to a flower untouched by kisses and a moon unclouded by skies.”
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Chiththirai nilavil niththirai maranthae”
The second consonant 'th' matches between 'Chiththirai' and 'niththirai', enhancing rhythmic symmetry.
Monai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)
“Muththam idaatha malarallavo / Megam thodaatha nilavallavo”
Initial consonant 'M' sound is repeated in 'Muththam' and 'Megam'.
Rhetorical Question
“Antha thendral vanthu thodalaamaa”
The speaker asks a rhetorical question to playfully question the intrusion of the wind, highlighting exclusive romantic affection.
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Trivia
Kalyana Mandapam (1965) features music composed by R. Parthasarathy with lyrics penned by the veteran poet Vaali. The film stars C.L. Anandan and Devika in prominent roles.
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