- Lyricist
- Ravindran
- Singer
- Devan Ekambaram
- Music director
- Vijay Ebenezer
- Movie name
- Kandaen
- Movie release year
- 2011
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Jan 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant track 'Ninaivugal Thaanae' captures the bittersweet essence of yearning and nostalgia following love or separation. The protagonist reflects on how memories of his beloved serve as a double-edged sword—offering sweet comfort while simultaneously inflicting emotional pain. The lingering thoughts crawl through his heart endlessly, leaving him feeling lost in comparison to her vibrant, rainbow-like presence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Muran (Oxymoron)
“Sugamaakki sudugiradhae”
Combines two contrasting ideas—'Sugamaakki' (making comfortable/soothing) and 'sudugiradhae' (burning/hurting)—to show the dual nature of memories.
Ethugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Enai vaazhthudhae / Enai veezhthudhae”
The second letter 'zh' (ழ) rhymes across the two adjacent lines, creating a rhythmic cadence.
Metaphor
“Nee endhan vaanavil”
Directly compares the beloved to a rainbow ('vaanavil'), highlighting her colorful, beautiful, yet distant nature.
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Trivia
'Ninaivugal Thaanae' is a soulful melody from the 2011 Tamil romantic film 'Kandaen', starring Shanthnoo Bhagyaraj and Rashmi Gautham. The song's soundtrack was composed by Vijay Ebenezer, marking his debut in Tamil cinema.
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