- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Poonthalir
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Jan 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Manadhil Enna Ninaivugalo' from the movie Poonthalir (1979) reflects on the inner thoughts, sweet secrets, and youthful aspirations that dwell within a person's heart. It beautifully describes how solitude breeds yearning, while love and togetherness bring peace and dissipate sorrow. The lyrics encourage leaving behind past sorrowful experiences to embark on a new path toward hope, compassion, and a broader world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Nadandhu mudindha kadhaiyai / Pudhiya vazhiyil pudhiya uravil”
Matching second consonant 'da' sound across consecutive lines: 'Nadandhu' and 'Pudhiya'.
Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Pudhiya vazhiyil pudhiya uravil / Pudhiya ulagilae”
Repetition of the word 'Pudhiya' (New) at the beginning of phrases to emphasize fresh beginnings.
Metaphor
“Amaidhi arumbumae / Karunaiyin kaigalil thaaimai malarum”
Comparing peace to a budding flower ('Amaidhi arumbumae') and motherhood blossoming in compassion ('Karunaiyin kaigalil thaaimai malarum').
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Trivia
Composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Panchu Arunachalam, this song is renowned for its serene humming and whistling interlude. Sung primarily by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki, 'Manadhil Enna Ninaivugalo' remains one of the iconic melodies of late 1970s Tamil cinema.
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