- Lyricist
- K. P. Kamatchisundaram
- Singer
- T. S. Bagavathi
- Music director
- R. Sudharsanam
- Movie name
- Naam Iruvar – 1947 Film
- Movie release year
- 1947
- Lyrics added on
- 4 May 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses the eager anticipation and joy of a woman waiting to meet her beloved on a pleasant, spring-like evening. She sings about how the merging of two loving hearts makes the entire world feel sweet and harmonious, bringing an unmatched sense of happiness and pride.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (Rhyme)
“Maravaamal nanae selvenae / Inbamae thaan kaanbaenae”
The repetitive end-rhymes using the elongated suffix '-enae' in words like 'selvenae', 'kaanbaenae', 'peruvenae', and 'mazhighvenae' create a melodious flow.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Kaadhal ondrae kaadhal ondrae”
The deliberate repetition of 'Kaadhal ondrae' underscores love as the single most vital element of human existence.
Metaphor
“Kaadhal ondrae thaan jeevathaaram”
Describing love as 'jeevathaaram' (the sustenance/foundation of life) metaphorically highlights its indispensability.
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Trivia
'Naam Iruvar' (1947), produced and directed by A. V. Meiyappan under AVM Productions, was a landmark Tamil film released around the time of India's independence, famous for incorporating nationalist themes along with melodious tracks.
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