- Lyricist
- Kalaipuli S. Thanu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Kalaipuli S. Thanu
- Movie name
- Pudhu Padagan
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Sept 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Pudhu Padagan' (1990) is a playful, romantic duet between a man and his betrothed as they anticipate their upcoming wedding. The hero playfully teases the heroine, pointing out that they are alone and asking why she feels shy. He expresses his passionate desire for her, describing how the cool wind causes his heat to rise and complimenting her beauty.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Aththa petha muthucharam”
The hero refers to his cousin/bride as 'muthucharam' (pearl garland), metaphorically elevating her beauty and value.
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Akkam pakkam yaarum illae / Vekkamenna vadi pullae”
The second letter 'k' rhymes in 'Akkam' and 'Vekkamenna' across consecutive lines.
Moonaal / Alliteration (Initial consonant rhyme)
“Thaali yerum naalum nerunguthu / Thanthanathaan thalamum ketkudhu / Thalli thalli povadhu gnyaamillae”
Repetition of the 'Th' sound at the beginning of consecutive lines ('Thaali', 'Thanthanathaan', 'Thalli').
Extended Metaphor (Food Analogy)
“Aakka poruthutinga ... Aarum varai konjam porunga”
The heroine uses cooking as a metaphor for intimacy, asking him to wait for the cooked food to cool down before consuming it (asking for patience until marriage).
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Trivia
'Pudhu Padagan' (1990) was written, directed, and produced by prominent Tamil film producer Kalaipuli S. Thanu, who also penned the lyrics for the song tracks. Thanu is widely recognized for producing blockbuster hits across multiple decades in Tamil cinema.
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