- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- K. J. Jesudass, K. S. Chitra
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Movie name
- Thaali Kattiya Raasa
- Movie release year
- 1992
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Mar 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Unnai Oru Kelvi Kettathu is a romantic duet expressing the unspoken love, deep longing, and sensory intimacy between two lovers anticipating their matrimonial union. Lyricist Vaali weaves vivid imagery from nature—such as dew-soaked leaves shimmering like pearls and southwest rain showers—to mirror the emotional warmth and romance felt by the couple. The dialogue between the lovers highlights how glances and silent gazes substitute for words, turning their romance into an artful performance set for marriage.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Male :Kangal Badhil kaditham pottathu marupozhuthu”
Comparing the silent romantic exchange of eyes to posting a letter in response.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Thalirgal muththai pol minna minna”
Directly comparing dew drops on tender leaves to shining pearls using 'pol'.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Female :Un kaigal poravai pola ennai moodaththaan”
Comparing the lover's embracing arms to a warm blanket shielding against cold drizzle using 'pola'.
Rhyme / Internal Rhyming (Iyaibu)
“Female :Nee kadai virikka naan thadai virikka”
Rhythmic repetition of matching end-sounds 'virikka' creating musicality.
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Trivia
The music for this track was composed by S. A. Rajkumar for the 1992 film 'Thaali Kattiya Raasa', starring Murali and Kanaka. The song is well-remembered for Vaali's classic poetic metaphors blended seamlessly into a melody sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra.
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