- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Idhu Engal Rajyam
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Jan 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song depicts a intimate and playful dialogue where a husband lovingly entices his shy young bride. He describes his affection by expressing his desire to adorn her with jewelry and flowers, while gently coaxing her out of her innocence and hesitation into romantic companionship. Lyricist Pulamaipithan gracefully captures the subtle romance and youthful shyness through vivid imagery of traditional ornaments, romantic gestures, and tender questioning.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Alliththandu kaalgalukku kolusu pootturaen / Anthimalli poochcharaththai thalaikku sootturaen”
Rhyming of the second character across adjacent lines, such as 'Alliththandu' and 'Anthimalli'.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Alliththandu kaalgalukku kolusu pootturaen”
Comparing the bride's soft and slender legs directly to tender lily stems ('Alliththandu kaalgal').
Anaphora (Repetition for emphasis)
“Thanga kolusu thaalam adikka”
Repetition of the opening refrain 'Thanga kolusu thaalam adikka' to establish rhythmic musicality.
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Trivia
Written by the renowned poet and lyricist Pulamaipithan, the song uses classical imagery like 'Alliththandu' (lily stems) and 'Anthimalli' (evening jasmine) to evoke traditional Tamil sensibilities of romance within a film score context.
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