- Lyricist
- Kuyilan
- Singers
- L. R. Eswari, P. Leela
- Music director
- Ghantasala
- Movie name
- Pandavar Vanavasam
- Movie release year
- 1961
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Jun 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses deep romantic longing and devotion, using classical imagery to praise the lover's charm and elegance. The female singer compares herself to a graceful peacock waiting for her emperor and likens her form to a beautifully sculpted ivory statue with honey-sweet lips. The lyrics celebrate artistic refinement, poetical perfection, and a rare, precious bond of love that stands unmatched on the stage of art and beauty.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Metaphor/Simile)
“Indha thandha silaiyoda vilaiyaadum”
Comparing the female form to a 'thandha silai' (ivory statue) to signify purity, beauty, and sculpted grace.
Uvamai (Metaphor)
“Mayil aanen maharajanae vaa”
Describing herself as 'Mayil aanen' (became a peacock) to convey joy, grace, and romantic anticipation.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Kalaithaettilae kavingar paatile”
Repetition of the phrase 'Kalaithaettilae kavingar paatile' for poetic rhythm and emphasis on artistic excellence.
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Trivia
Pandavar Vanavasam (1961) featured iconic music composed by legendary musician Ghantasala. Lyricist Kuyilan employed classical Tamil literary tropes in this song, such as describing a woman's waist as so slender that it is almost invisible ('Idaiyai kaanenendroo').
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