- Lyricist
- Kalaipuli S. Thanu
- Singer
- S. P. Sailaja
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Nallavan (1988)
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Jun 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a seductive and playful track from the movie Nallavan (1988), composed by Chandrabose and rendered by S. P. Sailaja. The heroine playfully teases her partner, calling out his hypocrisy of hiding his true romantic desires behind a stern or reserved demeanor ('ullaththil ondru veliyil ondru'). Set against a chilly night, she expresses her longing, inviting him to shed his hesitation and share romantic intimacy with her.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Contrast / Anthesis (Muran)
“Ullaththil ondru veliyil ondru”
Contrasting 'ullaththil' (in the heart/inside) with 'veliyil' (outside) to highlight the persona's inner feelings vs. outer disguise.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Edhukai & Monaai)
“Thanthathikku vekkamthaan meththaikku thukkamthaan”
Repetition of consonant sounds like 'Thanthathikku', 'meththaikku', and 'Thiththikkum' creates a rhythmic, musical flow.
Pun / Double Entendre (Sleidai)
“Kanni enthan kannaalae... Kanni vachchaa un melae”
The word 'Kanni' plays on multiple meanings: maiden ('kanni'), eyes of a maiden ('kanni enthan kannaalae'), and laying a trap ('kanni vachchaa').
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Soll manmathaa sol”
Addressing the lover as 'Manmathaa' (the god of love/Cupid) metaphorically elevates his romantic allure.
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Trivia
The song is penned by film producer-director Kalaipuli S. Thanu, who occasionally wrote lyrics for films produced by him or featuring hit soundtracks in the late 1980s. The soundtrack composed by Chandrabose was known for incorporating energetic chorus hooks and catchy rhythm patterns characteristic of late 80s Tamil cinema.
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