- Lyricist
- Suratha
- Singers
- A. M. Rajah, P. Leela
- Music directors
- M. S. Vishwanathan, M. S. Gnanamani, T. A. Kalyanam
- Movie name
- Genova
- Movie release year
- 1953
- Lyrics added on
- 25 May 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic duet from 'Genova' (1953) portrays a romantic conversation between two lovers under the moonlit sky. The male protagonist compares his beloved to a divine light, a fragrant rose, and a golden doll, gently coaxing her out of her quiet bashfulness so they can sing and rejoice together. The female lover playfully responds, acknowledging his loving advances while teasing him about his charm and magical words. Through metaphors of nature—waves leaping to the shore, golden beetles seeking flowers, and moonlight filling the night—the song captures the joy, playful bantering, and deep romantic connection between the pair.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile / Metaphor)
“Silaipola mounam neeyae”
Comparing the heroine's silence to a lifeless, still statue ('Silaipola mounam').
Uruvagamy (Metaphor)
“Kannukkul minnal kaattum / Deiva kadhal jothiyae”
Comparing love to a divine glowing light ('Deiva kadhal jothiyae') and eyes emitting sparks like lightning ('Kannukkul minnal').
Uruvagamy (Metaphor)
“Ponvandu poovai thedi vanthaal”
Describing the lover as a golden beetle ('Ponvandu') seeking the beloved flower ('Poovai').
Anuprasa (Alliteration)
“Ponvandu poovai thedi vanthaal”
Repetition of the soft 'p' sound in 'Ponvandu poovai'.
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Trivia
Genova (1953) marked the debut film of M. S. Viswanathan (as part of the music team with M. S. Gnanamani and T. A. Kalyanam) prior to his legendary duo partnership with T. K. Ramamoorthy. The film was a trilingual release starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and B. S. Saroja.
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