- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
- Movie name
- Kavi Raja Kalamegam
- Movie release year
- 1978
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Dec 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic duet from 'Kavi Raja Kalamegam' is a romantic expression of mutual devotion and admiration between lovers. The male singer praises his beloved's beauty, comparing her graceful form and honeyed speech to the soothing breeze from the Pothigai hills and the gentle glow of the moon. In turn, the female singer acknowledges her lover as the deity of her heart whose presence brings immense peace and contentment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Naan kanda paadal ellaam / Vaan konda thingal polum”
The second letter ' a' in 'Naan', 'Vaan', and 'Kaalangal' creates a rhythmic harmony across lines.
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Naan kanda paadal ellaam / Nangai unthan vaaimozhi”
Repetition of the initial letter 'N' across 'Naan' and 'Nangai'.
Uvamai (Simile)
“Vaan konda thingal polum”
The lady's sweet speech is compared to the beautiful moon in the sky ('thingal polum').
Metaphor (Rupakam)
“Aanantha maaligai thondrumae”
Describing the heart as a guiding path ('ullamae endrum en vazhi') and joy as a mansion ('aanantha maaligai').
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Trivia
Kavi Raja Kalamegam (1978) is a Tamil biographical musical film based on the life of the renowned 15th-century Tamil poet Kalamega Pulavar. The soundtrack features classical melodies composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu with lyricist Kannadasan's signature poetic depth.
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