- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. N. Surendar, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Kudumbam (1984)
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Mar 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic melody 'Neelagiri Poove' from the 1984 movie Kudumbam expresses the sweet romantic anticipation between two lovers looking forward to their marriage and togetherness. The couple addresses each other with affectionate terms, comparing each other to flowers of Nilgiri, honey, and fish of the river Vaigai. They eagerly look forward to setting up the auspicious date for marriage in the month of Panguni and enjoying intimacy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Metaphor/Simile)
“Neelagiri poove nenjilulla thaene”
Comparing the beloved to a flower of Nilgiri ('Neelagiri poove') and sweet honey stored in the heart ('nenjilulla thaene').
Personification (Tharkurippaetru Ani)
“Muththukkili paaduthae mullai kodi naanuthae”
Attributing human traits such as blushing in shyness to a jasmine vine ('mullai kodi naanuthae').
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Malligaiyai thoovi paai podavaa / Mannan madi melae kann moodavaa”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'M' in 'Malligaiyai' and 'Mannan'.
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Trivia
'Neelagiri Poove' was composed by Gangai Amaran for the movie 'Kudumbam' starring Vijayakanth and Sujatha. The track was rendered beautifully by singer S. N. Surendar alongside S. Janaki and remains one of the notable romantic duets written by lyricist Vaali in the 1980s.
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