- Lyricist
- V. Lakshmanan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, P. B. Sreenivas
- Music director
- T. Chalapathi Rao
- Movie name
- Nalvaravu
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Jun 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a charming, playful romantic duet between lovers. The male protagonist gently teases his beloved, asking why she appears angry and upset, comparing her reddened eyes to lotus flowers and her smile to a sparkling festive decorative arch (thoranam). He coaxes her to leave her anger behind, sing, dance, and shower him with love. In turn, the female protagonist lovingly scolds him, addressing him as a 'painter'. She questions his tardiness and asks why he made her wait despite setting a time. She metaphorically compares his fleeting affection to a desert mirage that appears and disappears, challenging him to truly capture and understand a woman's heart in his art.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Un kann irandum thaamarai pol”
Compares the beloved's eyes directly to red lotus flowers using 'pol' (like).
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Idhazh minnukindra pal varisai Thoranam engae”
Metaphorically equates a row of sparkling white teeth seen between the lips to a decorative festive garland or festoon (thoranam).
Metaphor / Imagery
“Kaanal neeril thondri maari Kalaivadhu thaan yen aiyaaa”
Uses the image of a mirage (kaanal neer) to represent transient, illusory feelings that appear only to vanish.
Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai)
“Paasam vaithu aasaiyodu Paarvai thannai veesammma”
Repetition of consonant sounds 'P' across adjacent words ('Paasam', 'Paarvai').
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Trivia
Nalvaravu (1964) featured music by the veteran composer T. Chalapathi Rao, who was well-known for his compositions across both Tamil and Telugu cinema. The duet showcases the classic singing partnership of P. B. Sreenivas and P. Susheela, written by lyricist V. Lakshmanan.
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