- Lyricist
- Ra. Pazhanisami
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- V. Dakshinamurthy
- Movie name
- Nandha En Nila
- Movie release year
- 1977
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Dec 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Nandha En Nila' is a romantic expression of deep love and admiration where the singer addresses his beloved, Nandha, calling her his moon. He beckons her to shed her shyness and embrace the joy of togetherness. Through poetic imagery, he praises her physical beauty, gentle speech, and grace, comparing her to divine nectar, a dancing flame, and a musical instrument.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai Ani (Simile)
“Arundhathi polae pirandhu vandhaaye”
Comparing the beloved's virtuous birth directly to the chaste star-goddess Arundhati using the comparison word 'polae'.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Pesukkindra veenai neeyae”
Directly metaphorizing the beloved as a speaking Veena (instrument) to describe her musical and pleasant voice.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Aayiram minnal orr oru uruvaagi”
Metaphorically comparing the beloved's beauty to a single entity formed from a thousand lightning bolts.
Monaith Thodai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Nandha nee en nila nila / Naayagan madiyil... / Naanam yaeno...”
Repetition of the initial letter 'Na' across consecutive lines (Nandha, Naayagan, Naanam).
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Trivia
Composed by legendary Malayalam maestro V. Dakshinamurthy, this song stands out as one of his few yet immensely popular original compositions in Tamil cinema, showcasing S. P. Balasubrahmanyam's classical vocal versatility.
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