- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Bhanumathi
- Music director
- S. Vedhachalam
- Movie name
- Sarasa B.A.
- Movie release year
- 1965
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Feb 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Manadhil manadhai vaitha pinnaal is a introspective song where the speaker questions her beloved about his unexpressed silence after giving his heart to her. She urges him not to hide his emotions or keep half of his thoughts to himself when they share a deep emotional bond. The song explores the unspoken nature of love and the hesitation that often prevents deep feelings from turning into spoken words. Using poetic imagery, the lyricist compares the human heart to a tender banyan leaf—vulnerable, hidden from external view, and overflowing with thousands of unspoken desires. The protagonist questions why one should dwell on gloom or confusion when a bright light of truth and affection is right in front of them, advocating for complete emotional openness between lovers.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaikal (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Manadhil manadhai vaitha pinnaal / Maunam kolvadhum yaeno”
Repetition of the 'Ma' sound across words creates a smooth rhythmic flow in the refrain.
Upamai (Simile)
“Aalanthalir pol ullam irukkum”
The speaker explicitly compares the hidden, delicate nature of the human heart to a tender banyan leaf (Aalanthalir pol).
Muran (Contrast)
“Olimayamaana deepam irundhum / Iravin sindhanai yaeno”
Contrasts the brightness of a lamp ('Olimayamaana deepam') with darkness/melancholy ('Iravin sindhanai') to highlight irrational worry in love.
Anaphora / Rhetorical Questioning
“Maunam kolvadhum yaeno / Maraithu nirpadhum yaeno”
Repeated use of 'yaeno' (why?) at line ends emphasizes the protagonist's yearning and perplexity regarding her lover's silence.
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Trivia
This song from Sarasa B.A. (1965) features the powerful and expressive vocals of legendary artist P. Bhanumathi, who also acted as the lead. Composed by S. Vedhachalam with lyrics by Kaviarasu Kannadasan, the song is renowned for its classical melody and the poetic usage of 'Aalanthalir' (tender banyan leaf) as a metaphor for a delicate human heart.
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