- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Adharmam
- Movie release year
- 1994
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Nov 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a romantic duets expressing deep affection, devotion, and the joy of matrimony. The lovers exchange poetic endearments, comparing each other to precious pearls and pupils of their eyes. They celebrate the tradition of wedlock—referencing the Tamil month of Aavani when auspicious wedding rituals like looking at the Arundhati star take place.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Muthu mani muthu mani / Chinnanjiru kannu mani”
Matching second consonants across consecutive lines, such as 'Muthu' and 'Chinnanjiru' or 'Dhaavani' and 'Arundhadhi'.
Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagaimai)
“Maanum undu / Kendai meenum undu / Rendum konda / Kannil vandum undu”
Comparing the lover's eyes to a deer (maan), carp fish (kendai meen), and a beetle (vandhu) to describe their mesmerizing beauty.
Repetition / Monai (Initial Alliteration & Repetition)
“Idhu dhinamum dhinamum”
Repetition of words like 'dhinamum dhinamum' and 'olai olai' creates rhythmic emphasis and lyrical musicality.
Cultural Imagery
“Arundhadhi paarkkum aavani maadham”
Reference to viewing the Arundhati star during the wedding month of Aavani, symbolizing eternal marital fidelity.
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Trivia
The song is composed by Ilaiyaraaja for the 1994 Tamil film 'Adharmam' starring Vijayakanth and Gautami. Lyricist Vaali incorporates traditional marriage metaphors like 'Arundhadhi paarkkum' to ground the modern duet in deep cultural context.
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