- Lyricist
- Poovai Senguttavan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Malargalile Aval Malligai
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 17 May 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic romantic duet uses poetic imagery drawn from nature—such as the Indus and Ganges rivers, mountain streams, and blossoming jasmine—to portray the profound intimacy between two lovers. Likening their relationship to the mythical closeness of Krishna and his beloved, the song explores how true companionship dissolves loneliness into pure joy. The overflowing passion is poetically depicted as a rushing river exceeding its own banks, celebrating love as an uncontainable and heavenly emotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Kannan varavum kanni uravum”
Repetition of the 'Ka' sound at the beginning of words in the line creates a musical rhythm.
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Gangai nadhikkenna thaagamo”
Comparing the overwhelming thirst for love to the majestic Ganges river.
Imagery (Kaatchi Inbam)
“Mottavizhntha mullai kattazhagin ellai”
Vivid natural imagery comparing the heroine's grace and physical beauty to a blooming jasmine flower.
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Trivia
Composed by Gangai Amaran, this melodic duet highlights the expressive vocal chemistry between veteran playback singers P. Susheela and P. Jayachandran, blending classical Indian river metaphors with romantic lyricism.
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