- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Annai Bhoomi 3D
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Oct 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Naethu Thaan Idhu Poothadhu is a celestial romantic duet celebrating the sudden blossoming of love and youthful passion. The lovers describe their enchantment using vivid imagery of the cosmos—a royal street in the sky, white heavenly elephants, dancing lightning goddesses, and beds made of silver clouds. As the song progresses, the narrative moves from celestial wonder to sweet romantic intimacy, framing their love as a festival dedicated to Kamadeva (the deity of desire). Lyricist Vaali weaves intricate wordplay and nature imagery to express the intense warmth and coolness of romantic longing.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vaanam ennum Raaja veedhiyil”
Compares the sky directly to a royal street (Raaja veedhi).
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Aadai kondadho / Aasai thandhadho”
Both lines end with the matching rhyming suffix '-dho'.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Vennilaavo pennilaavo”
Repetition of the initial 'V' and 'P' sound patterns combined with internal rhythmic harmony.
Personification
“Minnal dhevadhai Aadi vandhadhu / Mauna raagangal paadi vandhadhu”
Attributes human characteristics of dancing and singing silent melodies to lightning.
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Trivia
Annai Bhoomi 3D (1985), starring Vijayakanth and Radha, holds a special place in Tamil cinema history as one of the earliest 3D feature films produced in South India. The film's musical score was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics crafted by Vaali.
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