- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. B. Sreenivas
- Music directors
- M. S. Vishwanathan, T. K. Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Kaathiruntha Kangal
- Movie release year
- 1962
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Mar 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
In this classic song from Kaathiruntha Kangal (1962), written by Kannadasan, the singer poetically reflects upon the sudden change in a young woman's demeanor. Once lively, vibrant, and talkative like a parrot, she has now become quiet, reserved, and still, as if lost in sleep or deep shyness. The protagonist ponders through beautiful metaphors whether this change stems from her blossoming love, maternal influence, or a playful act to captivate his heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile / Metaphor)
“Thodarnthu pesum kili ondru”
Comparing the girl's continuous chatter to a parrot (pesum kili) and her smile to blooming jasmine (mullai pootha nagai).
Metaphor (Visual Imagery)
“Velil vaditha vizhi ondru”
Describing her face as crafted like silver (Velli vadiva mugam) and her eyes as sculpted spears (Velil vaditha vizhi).
Emona / Etukai (Assonance / Rhyme)
“Thulli thirintha penn ondru / Thuyil kondathen indru”
Repetition of sound patterns at line beginnings like 'Thulli' and 'Thuyil' or 'Velli' and 'Vetkam'.
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Trivia
Kaathiruntha Kangal (1962) was directed by T. Prakash Rao, starring Gemini Ganesan and Savitri in dual roles. The music for the film was composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.
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