Authors:
G.S. Harinee, K.P. Naachimuthu

Addresses:
Department of Psychology, The Standard Fireworks Rajaratnam College for Women, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India. Department of Psychology (Govt. Aided), PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. harineesurendran@gmail.com, kpnaachimuthu@psgcas.ac.in

Abstract:

Music and songs have long been integral to Tamil culture, particularly in the realm of cinema. Tamil film song lyrics, a significant component of mass communication and entertainment in the twentieth century, have captivated audiences with their narratives and melodies. Among the eminent lyricists in Tamil cinema history, Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram (13 April 1930 – 8 October 1959), known as "Makkal Kavingnar", stands out as an iconic figure. His profound impact on global Tamil communities through his cinematic compositions is widely acknowledged. Kalyanasundaram's lyrics not only entertained but also conveyed powerful social messages, encompassing diverse facets of human life. This paper is considered to be the first to explore Poet Kalyanasundaram (“Siruvar Seerthirutham, Arasiyal Aram, Naatu Nalam”) in English, although several articles have been written in the Tamil language. Employing hermeneutics as a qualitative research methodology, the study conducts a comprehensive content analysis of his songs, revealing thematic insights relevant to personal development and cultural enrichment.

Keywords: Qualitative Research; Content Analysis; Verbal Communication; Folk Tradition; Art Forms; Entertainment; Cultural Enrichment; Evolution of Language.

Received on: 30/12/2023, Revised on: 29/03/2024, Accepted on: 05/05/2024, Published on: 03/06/2024

DOI: 10.69888/FTSSSL.2024.000223

FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Social Sciences Letters , 2024 Vol. 2 No. 2, Pages: 94-109

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