- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Bhanumathi
- Music director
- S. Vedhachalam
- Movie name
- Sarasa B.A.
- Movie release year
- 1965
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Mar 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song reflects the deep lamentation and tragic self-realization of a woman who was lured by the allure of public performance, glamour, and fame, only to find herself reduced to an object of entertainment for patrons. She reflects on the deceptive nature of the world, where people's eyes, hands, minds, and words are never in harmony. Through her grief, she mourns losing her moral compass and traditional values. She realizes too late that the superficial sparkle of youth and public applause is hollow compared to the sacred, lasting bond of a devoted relationship with a single life partner.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“ninaithenae / vilundhenae / arindhenae / aanenae / marandhenae”
The repetitive ending '-enai' / '-enae' across lines creates a rhythmic, sorrowful cadence emphasizing personal lamentation.
Antithesis / Wordplay
“Vedikkai ulgathai ninaithene / Ingae vedhanai ulagathil vilundhenae”
Juxtaposition of 'Vedikkai' (amusement/fun) and 'Vedhanai' (agony/pain) to highlight her tragic shift in perception.
Moonaal / Alliteration
“Kannondru naadum / Kaiyondru thaedum”
Repetition of the initial sound 'K' in consecutive opening phrases.
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Trivia
The song from the 1965 film 'Sarasa B.A.' was rendered by the legendary multi-talented actress and classical singer P. Bhanumathi herself. Kannadasan's lyrics powerfully encapsulate philosophical regret, a recurring hallmark of his songwriting.
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