- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Ratha Thilagam
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Apr 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
In 'Vaadai Kaaththammaa' from the film Ratha Thilagam (1963), the heroine addresses the cool northern wind (Vaadai Kaatru) as a intimate companion and gentle tormentor. She playfully questions why the breeze tantalizes a young woman's heart day in and day out, comparing its touch to that of an affectionate lover who dances upon stream waters and brushes past her garments. The lyrics evoke the tender longing of youth, romantic anticipation, and sensory beauty through vivid nature imagery.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification (Uruvagam / Manidhamakkudhal)
“Vaadai kaaththammaa”
The northern wind is personified as a woman/friend ('Kaaththammaa') and a lover who talks, dances on stream water, and touches garments.
Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagam)
“En rojaa idhazhai lesa thadavi”
'Rojaa idhazh' metaphors the heroine's lips to soft rose petals.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai & Edhugai)
“Aadai thottu aadavar pola”
Rhythmic repetition of 'Aadai thottu aadavar pola / Aadugindraai' creates acoustic harmony standard in Tamil lyrical poetry.
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Trivia
'Ratha Thilagam' (1963) stars Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri, set against the backdrop of the 1962 Sino-Indian War. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics written by Kannadasan, portraying deeply evocative romantic themes alongside patriotic narratives.
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