- Lyricist
- Kalidasan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Thudhu Po Chellakiliye
- Movie release year
- 1991
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Apr 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Yeno Ennai Azhaikalaanai' from the movie 'Thudhu Po Chellakiliye' (1991) is a playful, folk-infused duet between two lovers expressing their affection and magnetic attraction. The male protagonist affectionately addresses his beloved as a gentle deer ('madamaane'), morning dew, and a precious gold nugget, playfully accusing her of casting a magical spell that won over his young heart. In response, the female protagonist describes her bashful joy and tender devotion, explaining how she saved all her sweetness and fragrance exclusively for him, like sweet nectar within sugarcane reserved for an ant. Set to upbeat folk rhythms by Deva and sung with charm by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra, the duet captures the innocent, celebratory essence of rural Tamil romance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai Ani)
“Vidikaalai pani pola / Vantha enthan thangakattti”
Compares the beloved's gentle and refreshing arrival to the soft early morning dew ('vidikaalai pani pola').
Metaphor (Uruvakam Ani)
“Azhaikalaanai Azhagu madamaane”
Directly addresses the beloved as a 'beautiful gentle deer' ('azhagu madamaane') to symbolize grace and innocence.
Ethugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Velli kolusu katti / Thulli nadakkum kutti”
The second letter 'lli' in 'Velli' and 'Thulli' rhymes across consecutive lines.
Monai (Initial sound alliteration)
“Kaadhal ragasiyathai / Kaadhil uraipatharkku thaane..”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Kaa' in 'Kaadhal' and 'Kaadhil'.
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Trivia
'Thudhu Po Chellakiliye' (1991) features music composed by Deva with lyrics written by Kalidasan. Sung by legendary playback singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra, this track is a classic example of Deva's early 1990s rural folk-pop style characterized by rhythmic percussion and native Tamil metaphors.
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