- Lyricist
- Kaber Vasuki
- Singer
- S. P. B. Charan
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Movie name
- Putham Pudhu Kaalai
- Movie release year
- 2020
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Sept 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song celebrates a moment of newfound joy, love, and romantic confidence. The protagonist declares that an auspicious time has arrived, comparing himself to Manmathan (the Hindu god of love) and expressing his feelings through poetry and vibrant musical rhythms.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Manmathan naanthaanaa….”
Comparing the protagonist to 'Manmathan' (Cupid) to express intense romantic passion and charm.
Imagery
“Nenjilae ponmaanaa….”
The term 'Ponmaan' (golden deer) in the heart evokes a sense of beauty, grace, and precious affection.
Edukai (Second letter rhyming / Assonance)
“Nenjilae ponmaanaa… / Naavilae thillanaa tharaththaa”
Matching second consonants in 'Nenjilae' and 'Naavilae' creating a poetic rhythm.
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Trivia
This track features in the 2020 Amazon Prime Video anthology film 'Putham Pudhu Kaalai', where lyricist-musician Kaber Vasuki reinterpreted classic Tamil musical motifs into a modern indie-pop aesthetic.
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