- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- Thiruchi Loganathan, Jikki
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Manthiri Kumari
- Movie release year
- 1950
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Mar 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song 'Ulavum thendral kaatrinilae' from the 1950 film Manthiri Kumari depicts lovers enjoying a scenic boat ride while engaging in playful, poetic banter. As their boat gently rocks on the water, they marvel at how nature itself—the soft breeze, rhythmic waves, and tall mountains—seems to echo their romantic bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Thelindha nerai pondra thooya kaaadhal kondom naam”
The line directly compares their pure love ('thooya kaaadhal') to clear water ('thelindha neer') using the comparison word 'pondra'.
Personification (Uruvagaram)
“Alaigal vandhu modhiyae / Aadi undhan paatukendrae thaalam podudhae”
The ocean waves are personified as dancers setting a musical beat/rhythm ('thaalam podudhae') to accompany her song.
Metaphor
“Uyarndha malaiyum umadhu anbin uyarvai kattudhae”
The height of the mountain ('uyarndha malai') is used as a metaphor for the depth and greatness of love.
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Trivia
Manthiri Kumari (1950) was directed by American filmmaker Ellis R. Dungan and featured screenplays and dialogues written by M. Karunanidhi. This iconic duet features M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Madhuri Devi on screen, composed by G. Ramanathan and sung by Thiruchi Loganathan alongside Jikki.
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