- Lyricist
- Kuyilan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Jeevan
- Movie name
- Aavathellam Pennale
- Movie release year
- 1965
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Jun 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This festive song captures the lively mood of a traditional Tamil wedding celebration. The lyrics playfully depict the anticipation of marriage, praising the bride who is likened to a charming parrot perfectly suited to the groom's heart and expectations. The song calls upon guests and the entire town to join the joyous feast and enjoy the vibrant rituals, blending teasing banter with grand cultural celebration.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Singaara kili pola pendaatti”
Uses 'pola' (like) to compare the lovely bride to a decorated parrot ('Singaara kili pola').
Rhyme / Alliteration (Etukai / Monai)
“Verenna vendum vaarunga / Vedikkai ellam paarunga”
Matches the initial and ending rhythmic sounds between 'vaanrunga' and 'paarunga' for musicality.
Metaphor / Imagery (Uruvam)
“Maapillai manam pola kannaatti”
Compares the bride's agreeable personality to a mirror ('kannaatti') reflecting the groom's thoughts.
Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Vandhaachu vandhaachu maapillaiyae”
Repeats 'vandhaachu' to build rhythm and emphasize the groom's grand arrival.
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Trivia
This song is featured in the 1965 Tamil movie 'Aavathellam Pennale', composed by music director Jeevan with lyrics penned by the popular poet Kuyilan. Sung by legendary playback singer P. Susheela along with chorus voices, it remains a charming representation of mid-60s Tamil wedding song compositions.
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