- Lyricist
- P. Hanumandha Rao
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. G. Moorthy
- Movie name
- Illarame Nallaram
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Oct 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Aasai mozhi pesum ivar yaradi' from the 1958 Tamil movie 'Illarame Nallaram' is a expressive solo rendered by P. Susheela. The protagonist playfully questions her friend about a mysterious lover who enters undetected, making enchanting romantic gestures and whispering affectionate, elusive words. She reflects on how men effortlessly charm and beguile women in love. To justify her skepticism, she invokes classic mythological allegories: Radha endlessly awaiting Krishna without sleep, and Valli falling under Lord Murugan's spell when he visited her in disguises. Through these poetic references, she cautions against the fickle, deceptive nature of men while secretly rejoicing in the romantic thrill of his attention.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Maravaamal kannan / Urangaamal raadha”
Repetition of the second consonant sound 'ra' across successive lines ('Maravaamal' and 'Urangaamal').
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Aasai mozhi pesum ivar yaradi / Aarum ariyamalae vandhu”
Matching opening vowel sounds ('Aa') across lines to create rhythmic flow.
Mythological Allusion (Purana Uvamai)
“Urangaamal raadha uruginaaladi / Pala vesham thaangi Vadivelan vandhaan”
Referencing the legend of Radha longing for Krishna and Valli lured by Vadivelan's guises as an allegory for romantic trickery.
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Trivia
'Illarame Nallaram' (1958) features music composed by K. G. Moorthy with lyrics written by P. Hanumandha Rao. Sung gracefully by P. Susheela, this song is notable for blending traditional Carnatic melodic nuances with classical mythological storytelling.
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