- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- K. Jamunarani, Chorus
- Music director
- S. Vedhachalam
- Movie name
- Chitrangi
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Jun 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This cheerful song from the film 'Chitrangi' (1964) celebrates feminine beauty and the playful anticipation of love. Through metaphorical descriptions such as the graceful swan-like stride ('anna nadai') and comparing women to peacocks and divine beauties ('azhagu deivam'), the song expresses romantic longing and invites a messenger to convey feelings of love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor & Simile
“Anna nadai chinna idai eppadi”
Comparing a woman's graceful walk to that of a swan ('Anna nadai') and her persona to a maiden peacock ('Kanni mayil').
Rhyme / Monotony & Rhythm (Edhugai / Monai)
“Anna nadai chinna idai eppadi”
Use of alliteration and rhythm ('Anna nadai / chinna idai') creates a melodic and poetic cadenced repetition suitable for chorus singing.
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Trivia
'Chitrangi' (1964) was a Tamil historical drama starring A. V. M. Rajan and Padmini. The music was composed by S. Vedhachalam, featuring upbeat light-classical folk fusion tracks written by legendary lyricist Vaali.
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