- Lyricist
- Kuyilan
- Singers
- A. M. Rajah, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Pendyala Nageswara Rao
- Movie name
- Veettukku Vandha Varalakshmi
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Feb 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This uplifting duet conveys a transformation from sorrow to joy, using the vivid imagery of tears turning into sweet rosewater. The lovers express that love's eternal music fills their hearts like a timeless song, welcoming a beautiful maiden and rejoicing in the blessings of the present moment as a truly auspicious day.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Kaneerum maraindhadhumae Pannerae aagum”
Describing tears disappearing and turning into rosewater ('Pannerae aagum') metaphorically represents grief being replaced by fragrance and happiness.
Refrain / Anaphora
“Innaalae nannaalandroo”
The rhythmic repetition of 'Innaalae nannaalandroo' serves as a joyful chorus line reinforcing the theme of celebrating a wonderful day.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Rhythm)
“Ennaalum kaadhal isai”
Phonetic harmony in 'Ennaalum kaadhal isai' creates an inherently musical rhythm suited to the line's subject matter about music.
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Trivia
'Veettukku Vandha Varalakshmi' (1958) featured a timeless soundtrack composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. The song showcases the legendary duet pair A. M. Rajah and P. Susheela, who delivered numerous romantic hits together during the golden age of Tamil cinema.
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