- Lyricist
- M. Karunanidhi
- Singers
- S. Janaki, T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- R. Sudharsanam
- Movie name
- Poompuhar
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Jan 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic duet captures a intimate conversation between two lovers reminiscing about the milestone moments of their romance. Through a series of tender questions and fond answers, they recall the moment they first saw each other, their first touch, the spark in their meeting eyes, and their first kiss. The lover asks if the proximity brought mere pleasure, to which the beloved replies that it felt like experiencing heaven itself. The lyricism moves from curiosity to deep emotional unity, portraying love as a gentle winter breeze and a source of boundless happiness. Written by M. Karunanidhi for the epic historical film 'Poompuhar', the song elevates romantic dialogue into poetic expressions of devotion and togetherness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Vinaa-Vidai (Question and Answer Format)
“Ennai mudhan mudhalaaga paartha podhu / Enna ninaithaai / Naan unnai ninaithaen”
The entire structure of the song is built as a dialogue of poetic questions and loving answers between the hero and heroine.
Simile (Uwamai Ani)
“Kulir kaala kaatru polae / Kuzhaindhu vandhavalae”
The heroine's gentle arrival and loving nature are explicitly compared to a refreshing cool winter breeze using 'polae' (like).
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Thoonga vandhavarae / Viraindhu vandhavarae”
Lines end with similar sounding rhythmic suffixes ('vandhavarae'), creating a melodious lyrical cadence.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kannum kannum kalandha podhu / Kaandham kavarndhadhaa”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across words creates melodic harmony in the line.
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Trivia
'Poompuhar' (1964) is a cinematic adaptation of the ancient Tamil epic 'Silappathikaram'. The script and lyrics were written by M. Karunanidhi, who later served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The music for the film was composed by R. Sudarsanam, and this classic duet was performed by the legendary playback singers T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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