- Lyricist
- Pakkirisami
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela
- Music director
- S. Vedhachalam
- Movie name
- Veeranganai
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 11 May 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic Tamil romantic duet captures the enchanting beauty and emotional intensity between two lovers. The protagonist marvels at his beloved's blue eyes and jasmine-soft lips, describing her captivating glance as a bolt of lightning that leaves him spellbound. The lyrics express the joy of flying through sweet memories and dreams, while acknowledging life's uncertainties where happiness can sometimes feel like a fleeting dream. Despite the underlying fear of darkness or despair in life, the song resolves into a beautiful vow of mutual support and eternal unity. The lovers promise to complement each other like light and flame, assuring that their soulful bond will illuminate whatever shadows come their way.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Therithu minnal polae vandhu”
Compares the sudden, stunning effect of the lover's glance to a flash of lightning using 'polae' (like).
Uruvagamm (Metaphor)
“Sirikkum mullai idazhgal irandu”
Directly equates the smiling lips to jasmine blossoms ('mullai idazhgal') without using explicit comparative markers.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Aasai kanavil yeri parandhu / Amudha ninaivil ondri kalandhu / Aanandha geetham paadidum vandu”
Repetition of the initial vowel 'A' ('Aasai', 'Amudha', 'Aanandha') across consecutive lines to create a rhythmic melodic flow.
Uruvagamm (Metaphor / Complementary Imagery)
“Oliyaaga naan iruppen / Sudaraaga neeyirupaai”
Uses the interconnected metaphors of 'Sudar' (Flame) and 'Oli' (Light) to symbolize inseparable companionship.
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Trivia
'Neela vanna kangal irandu' from Veeranganai (1964) is a notable early Tamil track featuring K.J. Yesudas alongside P. Susheela, set to the music composed by S. Vedhachalam with lyrics penned by Pakkirisami.
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