- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- K. S. Chithra, Mano, Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Dharmathin Thalaivan
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Jun 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Vellimani Kinnaththila from the 1988 Tamil film Dharmathin Thalaivan is a playful and affectionate romantic duet between two lovers. Using sensual and natural imagery—such as silver bowls, fragrant sandalwood paste, fruits, milk and honey, and the soothing breeze of Courtallam—the song captures the joy of intimacy and mutual affection. The characters engage in lighthearted teasing where the female lead playfully chides her partner's innocence while expressing her deep attraction, and the male lead expresses his deep emotional commitment and desire for a life together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Adiyae raasaathi sirikaadhadi / Anbae en nenja parikaadhadi”
Rhyming endings in consecutive lines ('sirikaadhadi' and 'parikaadhadi').
Uvamai & Urubagam (Metaphor / Imagery)
“Paalum thaenum ippodhudhaan / Onnaaga cherndhadhu indru”
Comparing the union of lovers to the sweet blending of milk and honey.
Personification
“Kutraala kaattrum sangeedham paadum”
Attributing the human action of singing music to the breeze of Courtallam.
Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Nalla nalla sandhanamdhaan”
Repetition of words like 'Nalla nalla' and 'Paarthu paarthu' for rhythmic emphasis.
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