- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, K. S. Chitra
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Veerapandiyan
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 27 May 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a romantic rural duet between two lovers engaging in playful banter. The male lead expresses his deep desire and adoration, referring to the heroine as a 'chittukkuruvi' (sparrow) and 'ponmaan' (golden deer). The female lead playfully keeps boundaries regarding societal norms ('thaali') while reaffirming her devotion to him once their union is formal.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Chittukkuruvi…..thottuth thazhuvi”
Comparing the heroine to a 'Chittukkuruvi' (sparrow) and 'Thottaachinungi' (touch-me-not plant) to highlight her agility, beauty, and shyness.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Muththam kodukka piththam pidikka”
Matching second consonants across lines ('thottuth' and 'muththam') to build rhythmic flow.
Tamil Proverbial Metaphor (Pazhamozhi)
“Naan pudichchathu puliyangombu”
'Puliyangombu' (tamarind branch) is a classic Tamil idiom meaning holding onto something sturdy, strong, and unshakeable.
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Trivia
Written by Vairamuthu for the 1987 film 'Veerapandiyan', the song makes effective use of traditional Tamil idioms like 'puliyangombu' and nature-based metaphors to portray rural romance.
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