- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Therkathi Kallan
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Oct 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic track draws a classical metaphor between the divine love of Radha and Lord Krishna and the affection between the lead protagonists. The song portrays a heroine yearning for her beloved's touch and embrace, comparing their ideal union to milk mixing with honey and her body to a Yajna dedicated to Lord Kamadeva (Manmatha). The lyricist uses classical tropes of nature, music, and romantic discord (oodal) to express intimate longing.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Metaphor / Simile)
“Neeyum naanum paalodu thaenaai saera”
Comparing the intimate blending of lovers to 'paalodu thaenaai' (milk with honey).
Iyaibu (Rhyme)
“Minnal idai paagam / Kanni ival thegam / Mannanukku yogam / Manmathanin yaagam”
End-rhyming with 'paagam', 'thegam', 'yogam', and 'yaagam' across consecutive lines.
Metaphor
“Minnal idai paagam”
Comparing the heroine's slender waist to a lightning bolt ('Minnal idai').
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Trivia
Therkathi Kallan (1988) stars Vijayakanth and Radhika in lead roles. The film's musical score was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, featuring playback singing by S. Janaki and K. S. Chithra across various tracks, with lyrics penned by Gangai Amaran.
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