- Lyricist
- Udumalai Narayanakavi
- Singers
- Susheela, Ghantasala
- Music director
- S. Rajeswara Rao
- Movie name
- Pattaliyin Vetri
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Dec 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a romantic duet from the movie Pattaliyin Vetri (1960) that beautifully blends romantic passion with devotional terminology. The lovers express their commitment to eternal togetherness, celebrating their union born out of pure love. They view each other as the ultimate source of happiness, elevating their partner to the divine realm.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagak Ani)
“Manamaagiya koyilil vaiththae”
The mind/heart is metaphorically described as a temple ('Manamaagiya koyil') where the beloved is enshrined.
Metaphor (Uruvagak Ani)
“Inaiyillaatha ezhil maanae”
The beloved lady is directly called a 'beautiful doe' (ezhil maan) to highlight her grace and gentleness.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Ninaivinilae unathor pakthi / Nesamathae nijamaam mukthi”
The lines end with rhyming words 'pakthi' (devotion) and 'mukthi' (liberation), adding rhythmic cadence.
Monai (First Letter Alliteration)
“Inbalogam neethaanae / Inaiyillaatha ezhil maanae / Igaththin bakyam adainthaenae”
The initial vowel sound 'I' is repeated at the start of consecutive lines, creating poetic harmony.
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Trivia
'Pattaliyin Vetri' (1960) featured music by the legendary master of melody, S. Rajeswara Rao. The lyrics were penned by Udumalai Narayana Kavi, a celebrated Tamil poet renowned for using classical literary devices and philosophical motifs even in romantic cinema songs. The duet is sung by two giants of South Indian playback singing, Ghantasala and P. Susheela.
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