- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Anbukku Naan Adimai
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Nov 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Kathodu Poovurasa' is a classic romantic duet from the 1980 film 'Anbukku Naan Adimai'. The song uses vivid imagery drawn from nature—such as the breeze gently caressing a flower, a bee hovering over blossoms, and irrigation water nourishing the fields—to symbolize the intimate physical and emotional connection between two lovers. Through metaphors like the rare Kurinji flower of Kodaikanal and a flowing river of honey, the song evokes youthful romance, beauty, and intense desire. The back-and-forth lyrical play between the male and female voices underscores their deep mutual adoration and sense of oneness with each other and nature.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile and Metaphor (Uvamai / Uvameyam)
“Poovaa kaathaa urasa”
Compares the subtle touch and affection between lovers to the physical closeness of the wind brushing against a flower ('Poovaa kaathaa urasa').
Rhyme and Alliteration (Edhugai and Monai)
“Kathodu poovurasa / Poovodu vandurasa”
The repetition of 'urasa' at the end of consecutive lines creates a rhythmic, melodic flow standard in Tamil lyricism ('poovurasa' / 'vandurasa').
Metaphor (Uvameyam)
“Naan yaaru thaenaaru”
The speaker metaphorically equates herself to 'thaenaaru' (a river of honey), representing sweetness, abundance, and warmth.
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Trivia
'Anbukku Naan Adimai' (1980) stars Rajinikanth and Rati Agnihotri, directed by R. Thyagarajan. The song was composed by maestro Ilaiyaraaja with iconic lyrics written by Vaali, sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela.
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