- Lyricist
- Udumalai Narayanakavi
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, Jikki
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Karpukkarasi
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Nov 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Idhayavaanilae Udhayamaanathae from the 1957 Tamil film Karpukkarasi is a classic romantic duet expressing profound emotional awakening and profound joy. The song depicts the experience of love as a bright new dawn rising in the expansive sky of one's heart, opening doors to an unchartered world of happiness. The lovers celebrate finding true affection, equating their relationship to drinking divine sweet nectar and meeting their personal deity who promises never to abandon them. Written by Udumalai Narayanakavi and set to music by G. Ramanathan, the lyrics convey an optimistic vision of the future where all righteous desires come to pass through virtuous company and true devotion. The vocal rendition by T. M. Soundararajan and Jikki adds a layer of classical elegance and deep romantic fulfillment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagathani (Metaphor)
“Idhayavaanilae udhayamaanathae”
Idhayavaanilae (Heart-sky) metaphorically compares the inner mind/heart to an expansive sky where love dawns like the sun.
Uruvagathani (Metaphor)
“Aananthamenum theaenamutham unnugindraenae”
Aananthamenum theaenamutham compares supreme joy directly to sweet divine nectar (honey-ambrosia).
Anaphora / Repetition
“Ellaam inimelae aagum manam polae”
Repetition of the line 'Ellaam inimaelae aagum manam polae' reinforces supreme optimism and emotional conviction.
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Trivia
Karpukkarasi (1957) featured Gemini Ganesan and Savitri in lead roles. Composed by maestro G. Ramanathan, this song remains an enduring classic of mid-20th century Tamil film music, celebrated for its Carnatic classical grounding and poetic depth.
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