- Lyricist
- V. Lakshmanan
- Singers
- P. Leela, N. L. Ganasaraswathi
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Amarakavi
- Movie release year
- 1952
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Aug 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song from Amarakavi (1952) expresses the exuberance, allure, and self-assurance of a young woman celebrating her beauty and youth. She sings of her smile like a blooming jasmine flower, her captivating glances, and her captivating dance that can entrance all three worlds. Comparing her eyes to sharp spears and her grace to a sky full of stars, she expresses how her charm easily commands attention and brings overflowing joy to those around her.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani (Simile)
“Mullai sirippilae”
Compares her smile to a jasmine flower ('Mullai sirippilae') to convey softness, purity, and beauty.
Uvamaani (Simile)
“Vandaaga naan parandhu paaduven”
Compares flying and singing freely to a honeybee ('Vandaaga naan parandhu paaduven').
Uvamaani (Simile)
“Aal mayakkum vael polae kangal”
Compares captivating eyes to sharp spears ('Vael polae kangal').
Metaphor (Uruvagand)
“Kaadhal kadal neechilae”
Describes love as an expansive sea ('Kaadhal kadal').
Edhukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Mullai sirippilae / Ellaam en kaiyilae”
Rhyming of second consonant 'll' in 'Mullai' and 'Ellaam'.
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Trivia
Amarakavi (1952) stars M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar and T. R. Rajakumari. The film's soundtrack was composed by the legendary G. Ramanathan, blending classical Carnatic music sensibilities with light theatrical melodies.
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