- Lyricist
- Thellur Dharmarajan
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- R. Parthasarathy
- Movie name
- Kalyana Mandapam
- Movie release year
- 1965
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Jan 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a romantic and playful expression of a young maiden's intense desire and eagerness to be united with her lover. Forgetting her own self in love, she rushes to him, offering her youth, beauty, and devotion. Throughout the song, she highlights her youthful charms—her sweet fruit-like cheeks, lightning-slender waist, and passion—while playfully questioning why he continues to hesitate and delay their romantic union.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagam)
“Minnalil idaiyai vaiththu”
Compares youth to honey ('Paruvaththin madhu') and a waist to lightning ('Minnalil idai') to evoke vivid sensory imagery of youthful beauty.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kannaththil kaniyai vaiththu / Ennaththil aasai vaiththu”
Rhyming of the second letter ('nna') across lines such as 'Kannaththil' and 'Ennaththil' or 'Unnaiththaan' and 'Kanni', creating rhythmic musicality.
Monai (Initial Letter Alliteration)
“Ilamaiyai yaenthi vanthaen / Inbaththil neenthi vanthaen”
Matching initial vowel/consonant sounds across lines like 'Ilamaiyai' and 'Inbaththil'.
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Trivia
Written by lyricist Thellur Dharmarajan for the 1965 film Kalyana Mandapam, this track showcases classical 1960s Tamil cinema dance song tropes, blending rhythmic lyrical structures with sensual romantic metaphors.
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