- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Sivandha Mann
- Movie release year
- 1969
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Apr 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Sollavo sugamaana kadhai from the film Sivandha Mann (1969) is a sensual and evocative romantic song structured as a storyteller's narration. The lyrics weave a poetic account of intimacy, playful teasing, and deep romance between lovers, promising to take the listener to the very gates of heaven through its sensory imagery. Kannadasan highlights moments of tenderness—sprinkling jasmine blossoms, entangling hands, golden blushing cheeks, and endless kisses. The continuous rhythm of the words mirrors the playful back-and-forth between the lovers, capturing a sense of eternal joy and intoxication in love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Reduplication / Repetition)
“konja konja / anja anja / Pinnap pinna / Minna minna”
Repeated adjacent words used to emphasize continuous action, rhythm, and emotion.
Metaphor / Visudhdhi Imagery
“Aval kannangal ponnaaga Minna minna”
Comparing glowing blush on the cheeks to bright shining gold.
Ethai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Chinna raajaavai / Raajaaththi konja konja”
Rhyming of second consonants across lines (e.g., 'Sollavo' and 'Sollum', 'Chinna' and 'Andha').
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Trivia
Sivandha Mann (1969), directed by C. V. Sridhar with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan, was one of the earliest Tamil feature films to be shot extensively in foreign locations, including Europe. This track, sung by P. Susheela and L. R. Eswari, stands out for its alluring rhythm and seductive lyrical style crafted by Kannadasan.
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