- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Raman Thediya Seethai -1972
- Movie release year
- 1972
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Mar 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic duet, 'Nallathu Kannae / Nallathu Kannaa' from 'Raman Thediya Seethai' (1972), captures the intimate joy and fulfillment of newly wedded lovers. The couple expresses gratitude for their dreams coming true as the lamp of love lights up their life together. Through poetic imagery of nature—clouds moving like a wedding procession, birds gathering in the morning dew—they articulate their deep passion, longing, and affectionate bonding.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emonai (First-letter Alliteration)
“Kanavu kaninthathu nandri unakku / Uravil ezhunthathu anbu vilakku”
Matching initial consonant sounds in consecutive lines, such as 'Kanavu' and 'Uravil' / 'Kaalodu' and 'Oorkolam'.
Edhukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Thedum uravugal iravai ninaiththu / Vaadum nilai kandaen”
Matching second consonants across lines, e.g., 'Nallathu' and 'Kanavu' (l and n rhythm) / 'Kaalodu' and 'Mappillai'.
Uruvagamb (Metaphor)
“Uravil ezhunthathu anbu vilakku”
Comparing love to a lit lamp ('anbu vilakku') and the fulfillment of desire to a ripe fruit ('kanavu kaninthathu').
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Trivia
'Raman Thediya Seethai' (1972) starred M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Jayalalithaa in lead roles. The film's music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan. This song remains one of the iconic romantic duets sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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