- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chandrabose, Chorus
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Viduthalai
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 6 May 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Neelakuyilgal Rendu is a romantic duet from the 1986 Tamil film Viduthalai, penned by lyricist Vaali. The song uses the central metaphor of two blue cuckoos wandering and singing together in the evening to portray two lovers immersed in intense romance, joy, and anticipation. Set against bright skies and serene mornings, the couple expresses their mutual attraction and longing for intimate togetherness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Neelakuyilgal rendu”
The lovers are poetically symbolized as 'Neelakuyilgal' (blue cuckoos) wandering together full of desires.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Manjal veyil vaanam pola Kannum sirikka”
Comparing the heroine's smiling eyes to a golden sunset sky ('Manjal veyil vaanam pola').
Second Letter Rhyme (Edhukai)
“Nettriravu thoongum pothu / Naan anaikka vanthaal”
Matching second consonants in adjacent lines ('Nettriravu' and 'Naan').
Alliteration (Monaikku / Antonym Pairings)
“Maalai mayakkam kaalai varaikkum”
Rhythmic contrast of time periods between evening ('Maalai') and morning ('Kaalai').
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Trivia
Viduthalai (1986) is a high-budget Tamil action film directed by K. Vijayan, starring Sivaji Ganesan, Rajinikanth, and Vishnuvardhan. It was an official remake of Feroz Khan's hit 1980 Hindi film Qurbani. The music for Viduthalai was composed by Chandrabose, featuring memorable playback tracks rendered by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki.
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