- Lyricist
- Isaignani Ilayaraja
- Singer
- Arun Mozhi
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Veera
- Movie release year
- 1994
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Aug 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful folk-style track from the Tamil film Veera portrays a lighthearted romantic exchange. The protagonist affectionately addresses his beloved as a swan-bird bathing in the river, playfully questioning why she haunts his thoughts and admiring her rural charm, jewelry, and grace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Aaththula annakkili”
Compares the beloved woman to a delicate swan-bird ('annakkili') bathing in the river.
Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Poongaluththu yen aadudhu / Un pon udambu yen vaadudhu”
Line endings 'aadudhu' and 'vaadudhu' create a rhythmic, musical cadence typical of rural folk songs.
Visual Imagery (Uvamai)
“Un pon udambu yen vaadudhu”
Employs imagery of turmeric baths, swaying ear pendants, flower-like necks, and golden skin to depict romantic beauty.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1994 hit film Veera starring Rajinikanth and Meena, this song highlights Ilaiyaraaja's expertise in blending authentic rural Tamil folk tunes with catchy orchestral rhythms.
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