- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, T. K. Kala
- Music director
- V. Dakshinamurthy
- Movie name
- Nanda En Nila
- Movie release year
- 1977
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Dec 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses deep romantic enchantment, passion, and intimacy under the soft glow of moonlight. The lyrics vividly describe a world built on love, where a maiden blushes while dreaming, her beauty illuminated like the moon. The lovers share a poetic dialogue celebrating physical closeness, emotional bliss, and the warmth of togetherness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Oru kadhal saamrajiyam / Kanavennum mudisoodi”
Love is conceptualized as an entire 'kingdom' (saamrajiyam), and dreams are metaphorically described as a 'crown' (mudisoodi).
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Idaiyodu vilaiyaada / Idam thedi vanthaen / Idhazhodu thaen paaya”
The repetition of the initial vowel sound 'I' across consecutive lines (Idaiyodu, Idam, Idhazhodu) creates a melodious rhythm.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Thaniyaana kaniyodu thunaiyaaga vanthaen / Suvai thaedi imai moodi sugam gaana vanthaen”
The lines end with the rhyming word 'vanthaen', creating a lyrical cadence.
Oxymoron / Paradox (Muran)
“Thodumpothu sudugindra nadhi neeril aadu”
The imagery of river water ('nadhi neer') burning ('sudugindra') when touched creates a evocative poetic paradox representing passionate warmth.
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Trivia
The song is composed by legendary musician V. Dakshinamurthy for the 1977 film 'Nanda En Nila'. Dakshinamurthy, a maestro in both Malayalam and Tamil cinema, brought a rich classical touch to the score. Written by poet Pulamaipithan, the song features harmonious vocals by K. J. Yesudas and T. K. Kala.
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