- Lyricist
- Boomi Balakadas
- Singer
- K. V. Janaki
- Music director
- C. R. Subbaraman
- Movie name
- Kanniyin Kadhali
- Movie release year
- 1949
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Dec 2025
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
Naane ennathaan seiguven is a emotional song of sorrow and distress from the 1949 movie Kanniyin Kadhali. The protagonist expresses her helplessness and sorrow over the tragic fate that has befallen her beloved. She extols his virtues, comparing him to Kamadeva (the god of love) and referring to him as poetry personified, born purely for the sake of art. Despite his noble character, jealousy from others has brought him terrible punishment. Overwhelmed by grief, she questions whether her suffering is driven by cruel fate, past karma, or divine intention. The song highlights deep romantic devotion juxtaposed with tragic powerlessness in the face of misfortune.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Arumai maaran pondrae”
Comparing the beauty and virtue of her lover directly to 'Maaran' (Kamadeva/Cupid) using the comparative word 'pondrae'.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Kavidhai en enbaen”
Elevating the lover's essence by describing him as poetry ('Kavidhai') personified.
Ethukai and Monai (Alliteration & Rhyme)
“Vidhi enbaenoo vinai enbaenoo”
Use of matching initial consonants ('Vidhi' / 'Vinai') creating rhythmic despair.
Rhetorical Question
“Kadavul sitham idhamoo”
Expressing grief by questioning if the misery is pleasing to God's will.
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Trivia
Kanniyin Kadhali (1949) holds historical significance in Tamil cinema as an adaptation of William Shakespeare's famous play 'Twelfth Night'. The film marked the acting debut of veteran actor S. S. Rajendran (SSR) and featured music composed by the prolific C. R. Subbaraman.
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