- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Vanangamudi – 1957 Film
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Mar 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic duet from the 1957 Tamil film Vanangamudi expresses tender passion, playful teasing, and deep affection between two lovers. The male singer addresses his beloved as a glowing moon hiding behind clouds and a sharp arrow shot from deer-like eyes, comparing their sweet union to honey blended with sugar syrup. The female singer affectionately cautions her lover not to sing or dance too openly in the garden grove, fearing that outsiders might intrude upon or test their tender love. Together, the song paints a rich picture of secret rendezvous, poetic beauty, and classic romantic devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Mohana punnagai seidhidum nilavae”
Compares the beloved's radiant face to the glowing moon ('nilavae') and her captivating gaze to a sharp arrow ('kanaiyae').
Ethirukaai / Monai (Initial Alliteration & Rhyme)
“Thiyagamum yoghamum serndhadhunaalae”
Use of matching initial consonants 'Thiyagamum' and 'Thendral' across successive thoughts to create a rhythmic flow.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)
“Maaranum maraindhaan unnaalae…”
Exaggerates the beauty of her eyes by stating that even Kamadeva (Maaran), the god of love, hid in envy/defeat.
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Trivia
Vanangamudi (1957) was a major hit starring Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri, directed by P. Pullaiah. The music score composed by maestro G. Ramanathan remains celebrated for blending classical Carnatic nuances with rich orchestration, featuring vocal dynamics by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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