- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- M. S. Rajeswari
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Manamulla Marutharam
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Feb 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Thoondiyil meenum vizhunthirukku uses the metaphor of catching a fish on a hook to celebrate acquiring a desirable companion or achieving a stroke of good luck. The singer expresses immense gratitude to God, viewing this fortunate occurrence as a divine blessing that brings great joy and contentment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Thoondiyil meenum vizhunthirukku”
The subject is metaphorically described as a unique fish ('Puthu raga meenu') caught on a hook.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Pathungi irunthae paaichal kaattum / Pakkuvamaaga vilaiyaadum”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Pa' creates rhythmic musicality.
Personification
“Kadhai pala sollum kannaalae”
Attributing human traits like shyness ('Vetkam') and telling stories through eyes ('Kadhai pala sollum kannaalae') to the metaphorical fish.
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Trivia
Composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi for the 1958 film Manamulla Marutharam, this playful track features the distinct vocal delivery of veteran singer M. S. Rajeswari, famous for her bright and youthful rendition.
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