- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- T. V. Rathinam
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Koondukkili
- Movie release year
- 1954
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Sept 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song from Koondukkili (1954) is a prayer and a hopeful anthem celebrating light, wisdom, peace, and human prosperity. It invokes divine light to dispel both external darkness and the darkness of ignorance in the mind. The song envisions a society free from hunger, disease, and hostility, where love and education prevail, allowing people to live joyful lives.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emonai (First-letter Alliteration)
“Maanilatthin irul neenga / Mana irulum neengidavae”
Repetition of the 'M' sound across adjacent lines ('Maanilatthin' and 'Mana irulum').
Uvamaani (Metaphor/Simile)
“Sivandha rojaavae unaippol”
Comparing a cheerful human face to a blossoming red rose ('Sivandha rojaavae unaippol').
Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Aanandhamaai vaazha venumae”
Repeated use of the refrain 'Aanandhamaai vaazha venumae' to reinforce the central theme of joyful living.
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Trivia
Koondukkili (1954) is historically significant as the only film in Tamil cinema history to feature both legendary actors M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Sivaji Ganesan starring together. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.
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