- Lyricist
- Kalidasan
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Arunachalam
- Movie release year
- 1997
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Jan 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This tender song from Arunachalam (1997) conveys the deep emotional bond between an elder brother and his younger sister during her marriage transition. The brother reassures his sister that she always has a protector in him while gently appealing to her new in-laws to show patience, understanding, and parental affection towards her as she steps into her permanent home.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Second-Letter Rhyme (Etukai)
“Pirandha idam pennin sudhandhiram… / Pugundha idam thaanae nirandharam”
Rhyming of the second letter across lines (Pirandha / Pugundha) creates a rhythmic parallel between birth home and marital home.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Thalai magalae kalangaadhae / Thalaivan undu varundhaadhae”
Repetition of the initial 'Th' sound adds melodic flow to the opening comfort.
Metaphor
“Poo maalai kondaalum manam innum pillai”
Comparing a newlywed woman's innocent heart to that of a child (Pillai) to evoke empathy from the in-laws.
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Trivia
The song is composed by Deva for the Rajinikanth starrer 'Arunachalam' (1997), featuring lyrics written by Kalidasan that emphasize familial ties and emotional solemnity during a traditional South Indian wedding ceremony.
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