- Lyricist
- Geethapriyan
- Singers
- Vani Jairam, T. K. Kala
- Music director
- Kunnakudi Vaithiyanathan
- Movie name
- Mel Naattu Marumagal
- Movie release year
- 1975
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Nov 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This festive song from 'Mel Naattu Marumagal' (1975) celebrates the renewal of marriage vows during Sasthi Apthapoorthi (a couple's 60th wedding anniversary). The lyrics bestow heartfelt blessings for health, prosperity, and extreme longevity. It playfully notes that while sixty chronological years have passed, the couple's youthful love and spirit remain as lively as when they were twenty, encouraging them to embrace the joy of grandchildren and fond memories.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Pallaandu pallaandu vaazhiyavae”
The word 'Pallaandu' is repeated multiple times to forcefully wish for eternal life and long age.
Emoni / Ethukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Aandugal arupathai kadanthaal enna”
The second consonant sounds rhyme across lines ('Aandugal' / 'Aasaigal').
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Palakodi nooraayiram nanmaiyellaam adainthu”
Initial consonant sounds are matched within the phrase 'Palakodi' and 'Pallaandu'.
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Trivia
'Mel Naattu Marumagal' (1975) features music composed by classical violin maestro Kunnakudi Vaithiyanathan. The film starred Sivakumar and Kamal Haasan alongside Jayasudha and French actress Laury, dealing with modern cultural exchanges and traditional family values.
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