- Lyricist
- Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
- Singers
- T. V. Rathinam, A. P. Komala
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Amuthavalli
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Aug 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This folk-infused track from Amuthavalli (1959) celebrates the rich, secluded lifestyle of tribal dwellers living in the lush Podigai mountains. Praising Lord Murugan (Kandha), the song highlights the deep bond between the mountain people and their natural sanctuary filled with teak, coconut, and punnai trees. The lyrics vividly describe the extraordinary courage and enchanting charm of a young tribal maiden, who fearlessly tames wild tigers, outsmarts nature, sends breezes as love letters to her groom, and captivates wild birds with her beauty and verse.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Mazhai megam pola koondham thanai kaatti”
Compares dark, lush hair directly to rain clouds using the explicit imagery 'pola'.
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Thaekku maram paakku maram engum / Thennai maram punnai maram engum”
Rhyming of the second letter 'k' across consecutive lines (Thaekku / Thennai).
Refrain / Chorus Repetition
“Thandhom thanaana kandhaiyaa / Un perai paadi vandhom singaara kandhaiyaa”
Rhythmic folk invocation to Lord Murugan acting as the musical anchor of the song.
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Trivia
Amuthavalli (1959) featured music composed by the iconic duo Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy. Lyricist Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram brought authentic Tamil folk cadence and tribal imagery into film lyrics, blending traditional rhythmic chants ('Singini singini') with profound praise of nature.
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