- Lyricist
- M. K. Aathmanathan
- Singers
- A. L. Ragavan, A. P. Komala
- Music director
- T. A. Kalyanam
- Movie name
- Malliyam Mangalam
- Movie release year
- 1961
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Feb 2024
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This song is a joyful, romantic expression describing the breathtaking grace and beauty of a beloved woman, comparing her to a living, smiling painting. Her movements, sweet nectar-like speech, and expressive eyes stir deep emotions, making her appear like a wild peacock dancing with effortless elegance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvagam)
“Mullai varisai theriya”
Compares teeth to a row of jasmine flowers ('Mullai varisai') and speech to sweet nectar ('Amudha mozhi').
Simile (Uvamai)
“Male :Kaanamayil polae vandhu thaanaaga aadudhu”
Compares the woman's graceful movement and dance to a wild peacock ('Kaanamayil polae').
Personification / Imagery
“Oviyam sirikkudhu ullam thannai mayakkudhu”
Attributes human expressions of smiling and singing to eyes and art ('Oviyam sirikkudhu', 'Kaaviya kangal rendum kadhalisai paaduthu').
Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Alli alli veesudhu”
The word 'Alli' is repeated back-to-back to emphasize the act of generously pouring out joy.
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Trivia
Malliyam Mangalam (1961) is a classic Tamil film featuring music composed by T. A. Kalyanam. This track showcases the sweet, romantic duet style typical of A. L. Ragavan and A. P. Komala in early 1960s Tamil cinema.
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