- Lyricist
- M. P. Sivan
- Singers
- A. M. Raja, Jikki
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Kumari
- Movie release year
- 1952
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Jan 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic duet from the 1952 Tamil film Kumari depicts the sweet anticipation and joy of lovers meeting. The heroine eagerly awaits her beloved in the dark of night, comparing his comforting presence to soothing moonlight. She expresses her dedication to living a life of true love, dancing and singing to captivate him, while the male lover expresses his admiration for her grace, beauty, and loving presence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Nilavoli pol”
The arrival of the lover in the dark is compared to gentle, illuminating moonlight ('Nilavoli pol').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaadhalin solai kaniyai”
Love is metaphorically referred to as a garden, and the beloved/fulfillment of love as its sweet fruit ('Kaadhalin solai kani').
Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai)
“Varum avaridam vaanjaiyaagavae / Vagaiyudan suvaiyodu pesuven / Virumbidum avar ennam polavae / Vilangu meikaadhal vaazhkkai naaduven”
Repetition of the 'Va' / 'Vi' starting sound across consecutive lines creating melodic harmony.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Odidum maaninam polae”
Glances or graceful agility compared to a running deer ('Odidum maaninam polae').
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Trivia
'Kumari' (1952) featured early musical compositions by K. V. Mahadevan, who later became one of South Indian cinema's most celebrated composers. The song brings together A. M. Raja and Jikki, one of the most beloved playback singing duos of the 1950s.
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