- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Nenjirukkum Varai (1967 Film)
- Movie release year
- 1967
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Nov 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Ninaithaal Podhum Paaduven' from the 1967 film 'Nenjirukkum Varai' is a deeply emotional, romantic, and comforting expression of devotion. The protagonist offers her music and dance as a soothing balm for her partner's sorrow. She vows to convert his tearful eyes into joyful ones through the rhythmic jingling of her anklets, highlighting how love can heal deep emotional pain.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Ninaithaal podhum paaduven / Anaithaal kaiyil aaduven”
The second consonant sound 'nai' ('ன') rhymes across consecutive lines.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“paaduven / aaduven / maatruven”
The line endings share the matching verbal suffix '-ven'.
Uvamai Ani (Simile)
“Paalin niram pola uruvaana penmai”
Womanhood is explicitly compared to the pure white color of milk using the comparative word 'pola' (like).
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Paalin niram pola uruvaana penmai / Paniyil vilaiyaadum kanivaana menmai”
The initial 'Pa' sound recurs in 'Paalin' and 'Paniyil'.
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Trivia
Although listed with unknown details in the provided context, 'Ninaithaal Podhum Paaduven' was composed by the legendary M. S. Viswanathan and sung by P. Susheela. Directed by C. V. Sridhar, 'Nenjirukkum Varai' starred Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya. Kannadasan's lyrical brilliance shines through in combining romantic devotion with philosophical acceptance.
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