- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Uthama Puthiran – 1958 Film
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic song from the 1958 classic Tamil movie Uthama Puthiran expresses the deep devotion, joy, and mutual adoration between two lovers. They address each other with endearing epithets such as nectar, rare fruit, parrot, and lord, celebrating their spiritual and emotional union as the ultimate bliss, likening their oneness to bees drinking sweet nectar together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaaphora / Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Anbae amudhae arunganiyae”
Repetition of the initial 'A' sound in 'Anbae', 'amudhae', and 'arunganiyae' creates a melodic cadence.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Neeyae inbamum thandhaayae konjum kiliyae”
The lovers address each other as 'amudhu' (nectar), 'arungani' (rare fruit), and 'konjum kili' (prattling parrot), comparing their beloved to sweet natural elements.
Wordplay / Paronomasia (Sledai / Monai)
“Kannal mozhi paesi kannaal valai veesi”
The phrase plays on 'Kannal' (sweet like sugarcane) and 'Kannaal' (with the eyes), creating an elegant sound reflection and poetic depth.
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Trivia
'Anbae Amudhae Arunganiyae' is a celebrated romantic duet from the 1958 blockbuster film Uthama Puthiran, featuring Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. The song was composed by G. Ramanathan, written by A. Maruthakasi, and sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Leela.
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