- Lyricist
- Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
- Singers
- P. Susheela, Jikki
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Uthama Puthiran – 1958 Film
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic duet from Uthama Puthiran celebrates the serene enchantment of the golden hour at twilight and the sweet awakening of young love. The lovers marvel at how the setting sun bathes the entire landscape in a warm golden glow, turning the earth into a magical realm. They observe nature—cuckoos singing in pairs on mango trees, flowering creepers dancing in the gentle breeze, and honeybees seeking nectar—and draw parallels to their own blossoming romantic feelings. Overwhelmed by a wave of inexplicable joy, they shed their shyness and embrace the beauty and happiness around them.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Kaaranamillaamal alai polae / Nenjilae inbam meerudhae”
Compares the sudden overflow of joy in the heart to the rising waves of the ocean using 'polae'.
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Sennira vaanam ponnoli thannai / Sindhuvadhaalae minnidum solai”
The second consonant 'n' (ன/ந்) rhymes across lines, creating a rhythmic harmony in Tamil poetry.
Visual Imagery
“Mannulagellaam ponnulagaaga Maaridum vaelai maalaiyil leelai”
Paints a vivid picture of the red twilight sky transforming the earth into a glistening golden grove.
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Trivia
Composed by G. Ramanathan and written by Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam, this iconic song from Uthama Puthiran (1958) features Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. The song is sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela and remains one of the finest classical duet compositions depicting nature and romance in early Tamil cinema.
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