- Lyricist
- Mu. Metha
- Singer
- Hariharan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Kasi
- Movie release year
- 2001
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Jul 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Naan Kaanum Ulagangal expresses the profound inner vision and emotional world of a visually impaired singer (played by Vikram in the movie Kasi). Rather than lamenting his lack of physical sight, the protagonist celebrates his heightened sensory perception, imagination, and deep spiritual connection with nature, music, and his audience. He perceives the fragrance of blooming flowers, the touch of cascading waterfalls, and the joy of nature through his heart and remaining senses.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification (Tharkurippettra Ani)
“Adhan punnagai manam arivaen”
Attributing a 'smile' to blooming flowers and addressing dewdrops and meadows as living companions.
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Vaanampaadi pol paadum”
Comparing the longing for a joyful, singing life to that of a free skylark.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Paattil vaazhum poonguyil naan”
Describing oneself as a songbird whose very existence is rooted inside music.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Kattukkadangaa ninaivil karpanai”
Repetition of consonant sounds ('ka') at the beginning of words for melodic rhythm.
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Trivia
Kasi (2001) is a remake of the Malayalam hit Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum. Vikram delivered a career-defining performance as the blind village singer, earning the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil. The soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, and this particular song was rendered by Hariharan with lyrics by Mu. Metha.
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