- Lyricist
- R. V. Udhaya Kumar
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Chinna Gounder
- Movie release year
- 1992
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Jun 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This iconic song expresses profound love and adoration for a noble leader, extolling his generosity and virtue. His vast heart is likened to the boundless sky, while his gentle, flawless nature is compared to a pure dewdrop. The lyrics highlight the divine and sacred marital bond linking heaven and earth, tied together through his revered name.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamaai)
“Andha vaanathapola”
Compares the vastness of the protagonist's heart to the infinite sky ('vaanathapola').
Simile (Uvamaai)
“Pani thuliyapola”
Compares the gentleness and purity of his character to a dewdrop ('pani thuliyapola').
Rhyme / Assonance (Eyaibu)
“Andha vinnukkum mannukkum”
Uses rhyming word endings ('vinnukkum' and 'mannukkum') to emphasize the link between heaven and earth.
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Trivia
Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and written by director R.V. Udhayakumar for the 1992 village drama 'Chinna Gounder', this song became a timeless classic in Tamil cinema, celebrated for its rural melody and emotional depth.
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