- Lyricist
- Kambadasan
- Singer
- T. S. Bagavathi
- Music director
- S. V. Venkatraman
- Movie name
- Laila Majnu
- Movie release year
- 1950
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Dec 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the classic 1950 tragic romance film 'Laila Majnu' portrays the overwhelming joy and spiritual sanctuary found in true love. The heroine compares the sanctuary of her beloved's devotion to the holy city of Medina, symbolizing supreme purity and peace. She expresses boundless gratitude to the divine power that brought fulfillment to her romantic journey, describing how love manifests through tender glances, sweet laughter, and eternal peace inside the heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor (உவமை/உருவகம்)
“Aasai kadhalin madheenaa”
Comparing the ultimate refuge of love to 'Madheenaa' (the holy sanctuary of Medina) signifies sacred fulfillment.
Edhugai (Monne / Second-letter Rhyme)
“Arulae karunai vaanajothi / Anbe aandavarae”
The second consonant 'ru' (ரு) matches across consecutive lines ('Arulae' and 'Anbe' / 'Karunai'), enhancing the rhythmic flow.
Imagery / Visual Metaphor
“Kaniyithazhae punnagai veesum / Inba alaigal nenjinil aadum”
Describing sweet lips as fruit ('Kaniyithazh') and joy as ocean waves ('Inba alaigal') creates vivid sensory imagery.
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Trivia
The 1950 movie 'Laila Majnu' starring TR Mahalingam and MV Rajamma had music composed by S. V. Venkatraman. Lyricist Kambadasan crafted the lyrics using rich Islamic cultural motifs blended seamlessly with classical Tamil poetic aesthetics.
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