- Lyricist
- Poovai Senguttavan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Gowri Kalyanam
- Movie release year
- 1966
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Jul 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful duet captures a turning point between lovers who have reconciled after a prolonged period of childhood rivalry and disagreements. The male lead welcomes his beloved, reflecting on how childish anger matured into deep romantic affection over time. The female lead surrenders her stubbornness, acknowledging that peace and love have finally replaced their conflicts.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Varanum varanum maharani”
Words like 'Varanum varanum' and 'Saranam saranam' are repeated continuously to show eagerness, devotion, and dramatic effect.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Kalaana nenjam kaniyaanadhu”
Compares a hard, unyielding heart to stone ('Kalaana nenjam') that softens into a sweet fruit ('kaniyaanadhu') through love.
Ethirhai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Palliyil kobam undaanadhu / Paruvathil adhu pennanadhu”
The second consonant 'lla' and 'ru' in consecutive lines show traditional Tamil verse rhyming patterns.
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Trivia
Gowri Kalyanam (1966) features music composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics written by Poovai Senguttavan. The song is notable for its westernized rhythmic vocal scatting ('pambara pappa') blended with traditional Tamil poetic meter.
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