- Lyricist
- Udumalai Narayanakavi
- Singers
- P. Susheela, Ghantasala
- Music director
- S. Rajeswara Rao
- Movie name
- Manjal Mahimai
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Apr 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Aagaya Veedhiyil from Manjal Mahimai (1959) is a classic romantic duet depicting two lovers metaphorically comparing their love journey to the moon and stars swinging joyously across the night sky. Despite dark clouds hiding their presence or potential troubles like lightning and thunder standing in their way, the couple reaffirms their eternal bond and determination to soar high together in bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Aagaya veedhiyil azhagaana vennilaa”
Compares the expanse of the sky to a street ('Aagaya veedhiyil') and clouds to a physical curtain ('megamennum thirai').
Personification
“Alangara tharagaiyodu asainthoonjal aadudhae”
Attributes human emotions and actions (swinging on a cradle, searching for bliss) to celestial bodies like the moon and stars.
Initial Rhyme (Monai)
“Aagaya veedhiyil azhagaana vennilaa”
Repetition of initial consonant/vowel sounds ('Aa') across lines to create rhythmic melody ('Aagaya', 'Alangara', 'Aanandham').
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Trivia
Manjal Mahimai (1959) is the Tamil remake of the Telugu superhit film Illarikam (1959), starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri. S. Rajeswara Rao composed the iconic soundtrack, retaining memorable melodies across both Telugu and Tamil versions.
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