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Oru Nila Ula

From Ponnu Pakka Poren · 1989

Lyricist
Mu. Metha
Singer
Mano
Music director
K. Bhagyaraj
Movie name
Ponnu Pakka Poren
Movie release year
1989
Lyrics added on
13 Jan 2026

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Oru nila ula varudhu
Adhan nizhal enaisududhu
Oru nila ula varudhu
Adhan nizhal enaisududhu
Manadhinile kaadhal thudikkiradhu
Maraithuthaan penmi nadikkiradhu
Idho idho oru radham bavani vara
Oru nila ula varudhu
Adhan nizhal enaisududhu
Nee kai veesum podhu
Poongaathaaga sirikkira
Iru kannaala nenjai
Yen veroda parikkira
Adada kaaman kovil thirakkudhu
Aanaal andhi kannai maraikkudhu
Vanji vanji adi vanjikkaadhe
Thanjam thanjam enai thandikkadhae
Poo medaiyil adhil orr pudhaiyalena
Oru nila ula varudhu
Adhan nizhal enaisududhu
Oru nila ula varudhu
Adhan nizhal enaisududhu
Ho manadhinile kaadhal thudikkiradhu
Maraithuthaan penmi nadikkiradhu
Idho idho oru radham bavani vara
Oru nila ula varudhu
Adhan nizhal enaisududhu….huuuu
Adi mathaappu maeni
Veen kithaappu yedhukkadi
Indha machaanukkaaga un
Neratha odhukkadi
Iravil naalum enakkoru nerukkadi
Varavaa thedi naanum adikkadi
Sittae sittae konjam kitta vaadi
Mottae mottae ennai kattikkodi
Maelaadai mugil than nazhuvi vizha
Oru nila ula varudhu
Adhan nizhal enaisududhu
Oru nila ula varudhu
Adhan nizhal enaisududhu
Manadhinile kaadhal thudikkiradhu
Maraithuthaan penmi nadikkiradhu
Idho idho oru radham bavani vara
Oru nila ula varudhu
Adhan nizhal enaisududhu
A moon is strolling by,
And its shadow is burning me.
A moon is strolling by,
And its shadow is burning me.
Love is beating in the heart,
Yet she puts on an act, hiding it inside.
Look, here comes a chariot in procession,
A moon is strolling by,
And its shadow is burning me.
As you swing your arms and walk,
You smile like a gentle breeze.
With your two eyes,
Why do you uproot my heart from its depths?
Ah, the temple of Kama (god of love) opens,
Yet the evening twilight blinds my eyes.
Oh beautiful girl, do not torment me,
I surrender to you, do not punish me.
Like a hidden treasure upon a bed of flowers,
A moon is strolling by,
And its shadow is burning me.
A moon is strolling by,
And its shadow is burning me.
Oh, love is beating in the heart,
Yet she puts on an act, hiding it inside.
Look, here comes a chariot in procession,
A moon is strolling by,
And its shadow is burning me... oooh...
Hey girl with a body glowing like a sparkler,
Why put on all these useless airs?
For this sweetheart of yours,
Set aside a little time!
Every night brings a struggle for me,
Should I come looking for you often?
Little bird, little bird, come a bit closer,
Sweet blossom, wrap your arms around me!
As the cloud of your veil slips away,
A moon is strolling by,
And its shadow is burning me.
A moon is strolling by,
And its shadow is burning me.
Love is beating in the heart,
Yet she puts on an act, hiding it inside.
Look, here comes a chariot in procession,
A moon is strolling by,
And its shadow is burning me.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

"Oru Nila Ula Varudhu" is a playful, romantic track from the 1989 film *Ponnu Pakka Poren*. Sung from the lover's perspective, the song poetically compares the heroine to a stroll-taking moon whose beauty and presence paradoxically ignite passion (burning heat) inside him rather than cool relief. The protagonist teasingly remarks how she tries to conceal her deep affection under a facade of coy female modesty. Throughout the stanzas, the lover playfully woos her, asking her to drop her bashfulness and pride, spend time with him, and embrace his love. The song blends sensual imagery—such as clouds slipping like garments and laughter sounding like gentle breezes—with lighthearted courtship typical of late-1980s Tamil commercial cinema.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Oru nila ula varudhu”

The woman is directly compared to the moon taking a walk, emphasizing her radiance and grace.

Oxymoron / Paradox

“Adhan nizhal enaisududhu”

The shadow of the cool moon burning him is a poetic paradox expressing how her cool presence inflames his passion.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“Vanji vanji adi vanjikkaadhe / Thanjam thanjam enai thandikkadhae”

The lines end with rhyming phonetic structures ('vanjikkaadhe' and 'thandikkadhae').

Simile

“Poo medaiyil adhil orr pudhaiyalena”

Her beauty/presence is compared to a hidden treasure ('pudhaiyal') buried under a bed of flowers using 'ena'.

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyming)

“Sittae sittae konjam kitta vaadi / Mottae mottae ennai kattikkodi”

The second consonant 'tt' (ட்) rhymes between 'Sittae' and 'Mottae'.

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Trivia

K. Bhagyaraj, primarily known as an iconic director, screenplay writer, and actor, also scored the music for *Ponnu Pakka Poren* (1989). The lyrics were penned by the famed Tamil poet Mu. Metha, known for bringing modern poetry (Pudhu Kavithai) aesthetics into film songwriting. Playback singer Mano delivered many hit numbers during this era, capturing the energetic and expressive tone requested by Bhagyaraj's signature comedic-romantic style.

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