- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Kulamagal Radhai
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Oct 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song depicts a lover playfully comforting and pleading with his beloved Radha to shed her anger and shyness. He questions what wrong he could have possibly committed that would make her distance herself from him, emphasizing that they are destined to marry and share an inseparable bond. He reminds her that despite lacking formal blood ties, their hearts have already fused into one through deep emotional resonance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Refrain
“Raadhae unakku kobam aagaadhadi…”
The line 'Raadhae unakku kobam aagaadhadi' repeats across stanzas as the core theme and comforting anchor of the song.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Chinnan chirumiyo odaadhae”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'ch' across 'Chinnan' and 'chirumiyo'.
Rhetorical Question
“Innum nee veru naan vaero”
The speaker asks 'Innum nee veru naan vaero' (Are you and I still separate?) to emphasize their spiritual unity rather than seeking an answer.
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Trivia
Kulamagal Radhai (1963) features Sivaji Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi in lead roles. The film's musical score was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with memorable lyrics written by A. Maruthakasi.
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