- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Ragasiya Police 115
- Movie release year
- 1968
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Apr 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Unnai Enni Ennai Marandhen is a poetic romantic song from the 1968 Tamil spy-thriller film Ragasiya Police 115. Penned by Kaviarasu Kannadasan, the song expresses the overwhelming feelings of a protagonist who is so deeply immersed in thoughts of her beloved that she loses her own sense of identity and time. She speaks of waiting, the indirect intimacy conveyed by the soft breeze, blushing moments between lovers, and the desire to meet amidst limited time and abundant memories.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Unnai enni ennai marandhen”
The repetition of the 'nn' consonant in the second letter of 'Unnai' and 'ennai' creates a melodic internal rhythm.
Antithesis (Contrast)
“Andru kaathiruthen / Indru kaana vandhen”
The poet contrasts 'Andru' (that day) and 'Indru' (today) to illustrate the journey from waiting to fulfillment.
Metaphor (Uruvagamaipudhal)
“Ponnira udalum semmani idhazhum”
The lover's lips are metaphorically compared to precious red rubies ('semmani idhazhum') and love to a sweet fruit ('Kaadhal kani').
Personification
“Andru unnai thotta thendral / Vandhu ennai thottatho…”
The southern breeze ('thendral') is personified as a messenger that touches the lover and subsequently touches the protagonist.
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Trivia
Ragasiya Police 115 stars M. G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, and this popular track features the vocals of P. Susheela. The film was a major commercial hit in 1968, known for its stylish presentation and timeless soundtrack.
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