- Lyricist
- K. M. Krishnan
- Singer
- Deepan Chakravarthy
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Nadamadum Silagal
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Jun 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Mugilukkullae Oru Nilaa' presents a romantic contrast between two 'moons' existing on the same night: the natural moon in the sky hidden behind clouds, and the protagonist's lover veiled in soft silk cloth. While the celestial moon belongs to everyone, wanes, and merely offers visual delight from afar, his beloved is an exclusive moon who lives in his home, flourishes daily, and brings sweetness and intimacy to his life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamanai/Uvameyam)
“Thugilukkullae oru nilaa”
Comparing the heroine veiled in cloth (Thugil) directly to the celestial moon veiled in clouds (Mugil).
Rhyme / Alliteration (Edhugai)
“Mugilukkullae oru nilaa / Thugilukkullae oru nilaa”
The second letter harmony between 'Mugilukkullae' and 'Thugilukkullae' creates a rhythmic Tamil poetic symmetry.
Antithesis / Contrast (Muran)
“Adhu anaivarukkum podhu nilaa / Idhu enakku mattum varum nilaa”
Contrasting the public celestial moon (vinnil vaazhum / anaivarukkum) with the personal human moon (veettil vaazhum / enakku mattum).
Repetition / Anaphora (Sollinbam)
“Idhu mangai nilaa en nilaa nilaa”
Repeated ending with the keyword 'nilaa' emphasizes the central theme of nocturnal radiance and beauty.
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Trivia
Composed by the legendary music director duo Shankar-Ganesh, this track features the soothing vocals of Deepan Chakravarthi. Deepan Chakravarthi, the son of famed playback singer 'Tiruchi' Loganathan, delivered several hit romantic solos during the late 1970s and 1980s.
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