- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- K. Jamunarani, A. L. Ragavan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Panchali
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 14 May 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Azhagu Vilaiyaada from the 1959 movie Panchali is a delightful romantic duet composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics penned by A. Maruthakasi. Set amidst a lush natural landscape, the lovers express their budding romance through metaphors drawn from nature, such as singing waterfalls, swaying creepers, and hungry parrots seeking sweet fruits. The song captures a playful, affectionate exchange where love overcomes hesitation and brings the pair into harmony with each other and the world around them.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Aruvi isaipaada azhaithidudhae”
The waterfall is personified as a musician singing tunes and extending an invitation to the lovers.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Nizhal pola kooadvae varum”
The attentive, watchful eyes of the lover are compared to a shadow that constantly stays close.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Maangani munane aankili jambam”
The heroine is metaphorically referred to as a sweet mango fruit ('Maangani') and the hero as a hungry parrot ('Aankili').
Rhyme and Assonance (Edugai / Monai)
“Azhagu vilaiyaada amaidhi uravaada”
Rhythmic rhyming of 'Azhagu', 'Amaidhi', and 'Aruvi' in the opening couplets creates a melodious flow.
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Trivia
Panchali (1959) features music by the legendary composer K. V. Mahadevan, affectionately known as 'Thiraiyisai Thilagam'. The song showcases classic mid-20th century Tamil cinema lyricism by A. Maruthakasi, who excelled at integrating nature imagery seamlessly into romantic narrative duets.
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