- Lyricist
- Krithika Nelson
- Singers
- Deepthi Suresh, Deepak
- Music director
- Gopi Sundar
- Movie name
- Nitham Oru Vaanam
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Nov 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This festive song celebrates the joy and warmth of a traditional South Indian wedding. It highlights the delightful contrast of a once-grumpy individual being filled with laughter and happiness as love takes center stage. The lyrics vividly describe wedding rituals—such as flour art (kolam), silk clothing, sacred chants, and auspicious turmeric-rice blessings—intertwined with playful teasing from friends and affectionate wishes from family, beautifully capturing the union of two hearts, stories, and families.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Vinmeengal vairangalaai”
Compares stars descending to diamonds glistening at a wedding celebration.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Sidu moonji ondril indru / Sirippugal pookkudhae”
Metaphorically describes joy blooming like flowers on an otherwise sullen or serious face.
Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Iru manam serudhae / Iru kadhai serudhae / Iru veedugal serudhae…”
Repetition of the phrase 'Iru' (Two) at the start of consecutive lines creates a rhythmic build-up celebrating unity.
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Trivia
'Nitham Oru Vaanam' (released simultaneously in Telugu as 'Aakasham') stars Ashok Selvan in a multi-character arc. Lyricist Krithika Nelson penned this cheerful song to capture the essence of traditional Tamil wedding rituals while weaving in character dynamics.
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