- Lyricist
- R. Krishnamurthy
- Singer
- C. S. Jayaraman
- Music director
- T. R. Pappa
- Movie name
- Kuravanji
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Sept 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song follows the classical Sangam Tamil poetic tradition of 'Nila Thoodhu' (sending the moon as a messenger of love). The hero addresses the moon, who silently witnessed the intimate moments he shared with his beloved in a flower-filled garden before she parted from him. He recalls how she promised never to forget him while swinging on a floral vine.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Apostrophe / Personification
“Nee sollavidil Yaar solluvaar nilavae”
Addressing the moon directly as a conscious witness and potential messenger of love.
Edukki (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Paadi paranthitta... / Aadi nadamitta...”
Rhyming of second consonant sounds across consecutive lines ('di' sound in Paadi and Aadi).
Moni (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Paadi paranthitta padarvana kuyilum”
Repetition of initial 'p' sounds creating poetic rhythm.
Nature Imagery
“Poochoriyum solaithanaiyae naadi Poongodi meedhu oonjalaadum podhu”
Vivid depiction of romantic garden scenes featuring cuckoos, peacocks, parrots, and swinging vines.
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Trivia
The song is set in the classic 'Nila Thoodhu' format popular in ancient Sangam literature and Tamil opera dramas. Rendered by C. S. Jayaraman in his distinct expressive style, the music was composed by T. R. Pappa for the 1960 movie Kuravanji, which featured Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri.
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