- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Sankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Sandhana Kaatru
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Oct 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This upbeat song from the movie Sandhana Kaatru (1990) celebrates traditional rural romance and charm. The protagonist admiringly describes a young woman dressed in a sparkling half-saree and silk skirt, who adorns her hair bun with round jasmine blossoms and walks gracefully like a grand temple chariot from Kumbakonam. Along with expressing his infatuation and how she captivates his heart and dreams, the hero asserts his own noble character as a brave yet peaceful man from Madurai who understands right from wrong and lives honorably.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Pattu paavadai katti palapalakkum thaavaniyil”
Repetition of the 'P' sound at the beginning of words creates a rhythmic and melodic flow.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Kutty kumbakonam thaerattum joraa”
Compares the majestic and beautiful walk of the young girl carrying a pot to a decorated temple chariot of Kumbakonam.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Chinna ponnu sirichaa / Ava kanna medhuva adichaaa”
End rhyme matching 'sirichaa' and 'adichaaa' to enhance poetic cadence.
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Trivia
Sandhana Kaatru (1990) stars Vijayakanth and Gautami. The soundtrack was composed by S. A. Rajkumar, featuring lyrics penned by the veteran lyricist Vaali.
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