- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Thanga Padhumai
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses the emotional bliss and pleasant confusion of a woman stepping into a new phase of life through marriage and love. Astonished by feelings she has never experienced before, she describes her joy as being like a surging ocean that knows no obstacles, questioning whether her profound happiness is a dream or reality. She eagerly looks forward to a harmonious married life where two souls unite, taking joy in serving her beloved and losing herself in the depth of their affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Thangu thadaiyindri pongu kadal polae aanaenae”
Compares the boundless surge of emotional happiness to a free, swelling ocean ('pongu kadal polae').
Rhetorical Question (Vinaa Ani)
“Idhu kanavo… andri nanavo”
Expresses overwhelmed joy by asking her lover if this bliss is a dream or reality.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Iru manam ondrum thirumanathaalae / Iniyae illadha ill vaazhvilae”
Repetition of initial vowel sounds ('Iru' / 'Ini') across successive lines to create rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
Thanga Padhumai (1959) is a celebrated Tamil historical drama film starring Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. The soundtrack was composed by the legendary music director duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, featuring evocative lyrics penned by A. Maruthakasi.
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