- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Vaira Nenjam
- Movie release year
- 1975
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Jan 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic romantic track from the 1975 film Vaira Nenjam features a lover expressing his passionate admiration for his beloved. He compares her breathtaking allure to legendary figures of beauty across history and mythology, including Sita, Radha, and Cleopatra, marveling at how her presence captivates him from all sides. Lyricist Kannadasan employs vivid imagery, describing her sculpted posture, melodic charm, curved eyebrows, and mesmerizing gaze. Intoxicated by her grace, the protagonist playfully expresses his deep yearning to cherish and devotionally adore her if she grants her consent.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Naatiya silaiyin thoongal polae”
Compares her legs to sculpted pillars of a dance posture using the marker 'polae'.
Simile (Upamai)
“Raagamaalika paadal polae”
Compares her multifaceted beauty to a Ragamalika (medley of ragas) song.
Simile (Upamai)
“Thottakaararin arivaal polae”
Compares the sharp curve of her eyebrows to a gardener's curved sickle.
Allusion (Aanai / Ilaakkiya Kurippeedhu)
“Mithila seetha madhura raadha”
References iconic mythical and historical figures (Sita, Radha, Cleopatra, Mohini) to emphasize extraordinary beauty.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Edhugai / Monai)
“Thulludhu penmai killudhu ennai”
Uses matching internal rhyming and rhythmic wordplay ('Thulludhu penmai killudhu ennai').
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Trivia
The music for Vaira Nenjam (1975) was composed by the legendary maestro M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics written by the celebrated poet Kannadasan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Padmapriya in leading roles.
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