- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Ibrahim
- Movie name
- Vazhikatti
- Movie release year
- 1965
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Apr 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Ennulagam Ponnulagam' is an expression of boundless joy, optimism, and bliss. The protagonist perceives her reality as a golden paradise, feeling that her presence elevates the ordinary earthly realm into a divine, heavenly world. She describes her grace and beauty as something that fills the world with glory, transforming her surroundings into a wondrous place.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Ennulagam ponnulagam / Mannulagam vinnulagam”
The lines end with rhythmic matching sounds (-ulagam), creating a melodic, chanting rhythm.
Ethugai (Second Letter Assonance)
“Ennulagam / Mannulagam”
The second consonant 'n' (ன்) matches across the consecutive lines.
Hyperbole (Uruvagam / Impossibility Imagery)
“Nadupagalinilae nilavu varum / Paalaiyilum nadhi odi varum”
Poetic exaggeration used to depict supreme joy—imagining the moon appearing at noon and rivers running through dry deserts.
Metaphor
“idai nool ulavum”
The slender waist of the protagonist is metaphorically compared to a thin thread ('nool').
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Trivia
This song features music composed by Ibrahim, a lesser-known composer in 1960s Tamil cinema, paired with lyrics by legendary poet Kannadasan. P. Susheela's sweet rendition helped turn this rare track from 'Vazhikatti' (1965) into a memorable classic among vintage Tamil music enthusiasts.
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