- Lyricist
- Poovai Senguttavan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- T. V. Raju
- Movie name
- Kanimuthu Paappa
- Movie release year
- 1972
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Oct 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses a woman's deep love and commitment towards her beloved, drawing a divine parallel to Radha's unconditional love for Lord Krishna. She fondly anticipates a bright marital life filled with blissful dreams, where her home will be treated with the sanctity of a temple. The lyricist beautifully captures the imagery of nature—like the spring breeze bringing tidings of happiness—blessing her upcoming union and joyful family life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Mythological Allusion
“Raathaiyin nenjamae kannanukku sondhamae”
Compares human love and devotion to the eternal, divine love story of Radha and Krishna.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vasandha kaala thaeril vandhu / Vaazhthu koorum thendralae”
Personifies the spring season as riding a chariot to deliver blessings through the gentle breeze.
Simile (Upamai)
“Kovilai polavae kudumbathai pottruven”
Explicitly compares the family home to a holy temple using the comparative marker 'polavae'.
Moonaal / Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Maalaiyitta mannanodu / Manam niraindhu vaazhuven”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'M' across adjacent lines (Maalaiyitta / Manam).
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Trivia
The song features in the 1972 movie 'Kanimuthu Paappa' starring Jaishankar and Lakshmi. The music was composed by T. V. Raju, a legendary music director in Telugu and Tamil cinema, known for his classical compositions. Rendered by legendary playback singer P. Susheela, this song remains a popular choice for wedding functions and classical dance recitals.
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