- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Kudiyirundha Koyil
- Movie release year
- 1968
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Apr 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Thulluvatho Ilamai' from the 1968 Tamil classic Kudiyirundha Koyil is an iconic romantic duet celebrating youth, beauty, and intimate passion. The song expresses the exuberant energy of young lovers who seek each other's company, comparing love and romance to poetry, music, and nature's flow. Through playful banter and sensual imagery, the lovers exchange admiration for each other's charm, capturing the spirit of youthful freedom and romance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Paal aadai meni”
'Paal aadai meni' compares soft, radiant skin to the smooth cream layer on top of milk.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Vel aadum paarvai”
'Vel aadum paarvai' compares a sharp, piercing, romantic glance to a sharp spear (Vel).
Metaphor / Imagery
“Aanodu penmai Aaraagum pothu”
'Aanodu penmai Aaraagum pothu' metaphorically depicts the union of lovers as two streams merging smoothly into a single river.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Monaai & Edhukai)
“Thulluvatho ilamai / Theduvatho thanimai”
'Thulluvatho' and 'Theduvatho' use matching rhythmic cadences and assonance to establish the buoyant rhythm of youth.
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Trivia
Composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Vaali, 'Thulluvatho Ilamai' features the lively voices of T. M. Soundararajan and L. R. Eswari. Filmed on M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Jayalalithaa, it remains one of Tamil cinema's most celebrated upbeat dance numbers.
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