- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Vannakili
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Oct 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses playful romantic affection and teasing. The singer uses metaphorical imagery, addressing her lover as a 'male parrot' (aan kili) attracted to a 'rare fruit' (arungani). She gently highlights how his inner desires are visibly reflected in his eyes and questions his bashful or evasive behavior when she draws near. The overall tone is playful, teasing, and filled with romantic warmth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaif (Initial Assonance / Alliteration)
“Aasai irukkuthu manasinilae / Adhu azhagaai theriyudhu kangalilae”
Repetition of the initial vowel 'A' (Aasai / Adhu, Arungani / Aanandham, Adithathu / Unai) across consecutive lines to create melodic rhythm.
Uvamaani / Metaphor
“Arungani ondru azhaipadhai kandu / Aanandham kollum aan kiliyae”
Comparing the beloved woman to a rare fruit (Arungani) and the lover to a parrot (Aan kili) drawn to consume it.
Esubai / Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Aruginil vandhaal parapadhaen / Nee attam katti sirippadhaen”
Use of matching end-rhymes like 'parapadhaen', 'sirippadhaen', 'mazhuppuvadhaen' to generate rhythmic cadence.
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Trivia
Vannakili (1959) featured timeless folk-infused melodies composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyrics written by legendary lyricist A. Maruthakasi captured rural folklore aesthetics effectively, and P. Susheela's rendition became one of the quintessential early hits in her long career.
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