- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Arun Mozhi, Lekha
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Kolangal
- Movie release year
- 1995
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Aug 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Therkkae veesum thendral from the movie Kolangal (1995) is a sensuous and poetic Tamil duet written by Vaali. The song portrays the romantic banter and deep passion between two lovers who use metaphors of nature, such as the southern breeze (thendral) and the northern wind (vaadai), to express their longing and intimate desires. Imagery of Lord Krishna, Radha, and the playing of the bamboo flute highlights the divine yet earthly quality of their romantic bond. The recurring refrains emphasize the playfulness and sweet demands exchanged between the couple as they embrace love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Mandram vandhu sonna sedhi enna”
The southern breeze (thendral) is treated as a messenger capable of bringing news and teaching lessons about intimacy.
Repetition / Adukkuthodar
“Sollu sollu”
The phrase 'Sollu sollu' is repeated consecutively for rhythmic emphasis and expressive urgency.
Metaphor
“Kaadhal raajangam”
Comparing the love observed in Radha's eyes to a grand kingdom ('Kaadhal raajangam').
Hyperbole
“Chandhiran sooriyanum indru Maari ennai vaattum”
Describing the moon and sun swapping places and tormenting the lover to highlight extreme yearning.
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Trivia
Kolangal (1995) was directed by I. V. Sasi and features music composed by Devendran. The lyrics were penned by veteran lyricist Vaali, who skillfully integrated classical mythology (Krishna and Radha) with modern romantic cinema tropes.
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