- Lyricist
- Dhamayanthi
- Music director
- Sugavanam Vedshanker
- Movie name
- Ariyavan
- Movie release year
- 2023
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Dec 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Anarkali from the 2023 film Ariyavan is a tender romantic duet that captures the overwhelming emotion of falling deeply in love. The protagonists express how their love lifts them into a state of weightlessness—as if flying or floating through the breeze. Through affectionate imagery of gentle drizzles, late-night conversations, and comforting physical touch, the lovers convey how their world now revolves entirely around each other. The song highlights companionship alongside romance, portraying a bond where love brings comfort to deep-seated loneliness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monorhyme / Rhyme Scheme (Iyaibu)
“Naana parandhena / Kaattraai midhandenaa…”
The repetition of matching end-sounds in consecutive lines such as 'Naana parandhena' and 'Kaattraai midhandenaa' creates a smooth, flowing rhythm.
Wordplay / Sound Association (Mondhirai / Ethirukai)
“Thozhi nee / Thozhil sai nee…”
The play on similar-sounding words 'Thozhi' (female friend) and 'Thozhil' (on the shoulder) creates a pleasing auditory harmony while linking companionship to emotional lean.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaattraai midhandenaa…”
Floating on wind and flying represent the euphoric, lighthearted sensation caused by falling in love.
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Trivia
Ariyavan (2023) features music composed by Vedshanker and Sugavanam, with lyrics penned by Dhamayanthi. The track 'Anarkali' gained popularity for its soulful vocal rendition by Haricharan and Vandana Srinivasan.
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