- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Anandha Kanneer
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Apr 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic song captures the intimate and playful affection between two lovers expressing their deep yearning for each other. Set against evocative imagery of nature—such as twilight shadows, merging skies, and rustling garden breeze—the lyrics evoke a serene and passionate atmosphere. The woman playfully marvels at her lover's touch while succumbing to the joy of their romantic connection. The recurring motif of the milk cup and the king's artistic touch serves as a tender metaphor for growing intimacy, sweet anticipation, and mutual devotion. The lovers rejoice in their shared bliss, comparing their playful togetherness to nature's infinite dance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (First Letter Alliteration)
“Ninaithaal nee vara vendum / Ninaivae aasaiyai thoondum”
The starting letter 'Ni' (நி) is repeated across consecutive lines to establish rhythm.
Uvamai (Simile)
“Kili koottam polae kalandhaal enna”
Compares the lovers merging together to a flock of parrots coming together.
Uvamai (Simile)
“Thaazhai madal ena virindhadhu”
Compares the opening of lips to the blossoming of a fragrant screwpine petal ('thaazhai').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“En poo maeni un kaiyil poraadumo”
Metaphorically compares the tender physical body of the heroine to a soft flower ('poo maeni').
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Vaanam kadaludan kalakkudhu / Naanam karaigalil nadamida”
The second consonant 'na' (ன) is repeated across alternate lines creating harmony.
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Trivia
The film 'Anandha Kanneer' (1986) is a prominent Tamil family drama directed by K. Vijayan and written by Visu, starring Sivaji Ganesan, Lakshmi, Visu, Rajeev, and Nalini. The soundtrack of the film was composed by the veteran duo Shankar-Ganesh, with legendary lyricist Vaali penning the romantic lyrics for this track.
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