- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, Jikki
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Sarangathara
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Jan 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic romantic duet from Sarangathara (1958) celebrates the expression of deep love through silent gazes and soulful companionship. The lovers describe their emotional bond as a kingdom earned through fortune and a living painting created by their eyes. They marvel at how their mutual devotion makes all of nature seem beautiful and blissful.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Kangalaal kaadhal kaaviyam seihu”
Compares love to a living painting and an epic poem created by gazes, as well as describing happiness as an overflowing ocean.
Simile (Upamai)
“Thingalai kanda allipol”
Compares the heart blossoming upon hearing sweet words to a night-blooming lily (alli) opening upon seeing the moon.
Simile (Upamai)
“Male :Andril pol piriyaamale naam”
Compares the devoted couple to 'Andril' birds, mythical Tamil literary symbols of inseparable lover pairs.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Kangalaal kaadhal kaaviyam”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across words in the opening line.
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Trivia
Sarangathara (1958) directed by T. R. Ramanna starred Sivaji Ganesan and P. Bhanumathi in the lead roles. The film featured music composed by legendary G. Ramanathan, with lyrics written by A. Maruthakasi. The Andril bird referenced in the final lines is a classic motif in Sangam Tamil poetry symbolizing eternal togetherness, as the birds were believed to die if separated from their mate.
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