- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. Janaki, P. B. Sreenivas
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Ganga Gowri
- Movie release year
- 1973
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Aug 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Andharangam Naan Ariven' is a classic romantic duet from the 1973 Tamil mythological movie Ganga Gowri, featuring music by M. S. Vishwanathan and lyrics by Kannadasan. Sung by P. B. Sreenivas and S. Janaki, the song captures a sweet and playful banter between lovers. The male protagonist admires the grace, beauty, and endearing moodiness of his beloved, while the female protagonist teasingly points out his clever tricks and declares her unwavering devotion and possessiveness over her beloved husband. The lyricist expertly weaves classic Tamil poetic traditions with romantic affection, invoking divine imagery like lotus blossoms, statues, and godly devotions to elevate the depth of their mutual love. The song remains a beloved duet celebrating intimate emotional bonding and gentle playful teasing between lovers.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)
“Mandharathil naan vizhundhen / Maadhavanin thozhgalilae”
The repetition of matching opening consonants across adjacent words and lines, such as 'Mandharathil' and 'Maadhavanin'.
Edugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Thedi vandha silaiyai kandu / Moodi konda kangal”
The second letter matching across consecutive lines, seen in 'Thedi' and 'Moodi'.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Thaamaraiyil kudi irukkum / Thanga malar devi”
Comparing the female beloved directly to a goddess dwelling inside a golden lotus flower ('Thanga malar devi').
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Trivia
Ganga Gowri (1973) was directed by B. R. Panthulu and featured Jaishankar alongside Jayalalithaa in leading roles. The soundtrack by M. S. Vishwanathan is acclaimed for blending traditional mythological motifs with melodic romantic compositions, with this duet being one of the standout tracks.
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