- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Pasamalar
- Movie release year
- 1961
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Feb 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song depicts the psychological dualism and coy shyness of a newly married or deeply enamored woman. Lyricist Kannadasan beautifully captures how her mind desires intimacy and emotional expression, yet her bashful nature restrains her actions, creating a subtle disconnect between her thought and deed. The lyrics highlight her innocence, her subtle gaze that speaks volumes, and the overwhelming sweetness of calling her beloved 'Aththaan'.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moni (Initial Alliteration)
“Mayangugiraal oru maadhu…”
Matching initial sounds across words in a line, such as 'Mayangugiraal' and 'Maadhu' establishing a melodious rhythm.
Rhyme / Internal Assonance (Iyaibu)
“Thunivillaiyaa bayam vidavillaiyaa”
The repetitive rhyming endings of '-villaiyaa' ('Tharavillaiyaa', 'Thunivillaiyaa', 'Vidavillaiyaa') emphasize questioning and internal hesitation.
Rhetorical Question (Vinaa Alangaaram)
“Endraal nenjam urugaadhaa”
Asking 'Endraal nenjam urugaadhaa' (Would not the heart melt?) to poetically assert the emotional impact of affectionate words.
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Trivia
Featured in the iconic 1961 Tamil film 'Pasamalar', this track was composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, written by Kannadasan, and sung by P. Susheela. It remains one of Tamil cinema's most famous portrayals of female bashfulness ('Naanam') in romantic relationships.
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