- Lyricist
- M. K. Aathmanathan
- Singers
- R. Jayaraman, S. Janaki
- Music director
- M. K. Aathmanathan
- Movie name
- Naalu Veli Nilam
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Aug 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic duet expresses the blissful romance between two lovers situated near a scenic waterfall. The lyrics evoke peaceful nature imagery, comparing the lovers to affectionate parrots and describing the evening breeze that awakens tender yearning. Upon beholding each other, their restlessness turns into tranquility, marked by blushing cheeks that mimic twilight skies and enchanting, fish-shaped eyes that entrance the heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Konjum paruva kiligal”
Compares young lovers in their romantic phase to cooing young parrots.
Simile (உவமை)
“Pon vannam kattum vaanam polae”
Uses 'polae' (like/as) to compare the blush on the beloved's cheeks to the golden twilight sky.
Traditional Eye Metaphor (கெண்டை விழி)
“Oli minnum kendai vizhigal vandhu”
Compares sparkling, swift eyes to 'Kendai' (carp fish), a traditional Tamil poetic motif for captivating eyes.
Iyaibu (இயைபு - End Rhyme)
“Inba kavithai paaduthu / Anbu kadhiagal pesudhu”
Frequent use of suffix '-dhu' at the end of lines ('paaduthu', 'pesudhu', 'theduthu', 'kaanudhu', 'sivakkudhu', 'mayakkudhu') creating a rhythmic, musical flow.
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Trivia
Naalu Veli Nilam (1959) was adapted from a popular stage play by Seva Stage drama troupe, founded by veteran actor S. V. Sahasranamam. M. K. Aathmanathan served dual roles for this track as both lyricist and composer, capturing a classical melodic grace paired with S. Janaki's early career vocals.
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