- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Pudhea Paadhai
- Movie release year
- 1989
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Oct 2020
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This tender duet from Pudhea Paadhai portrays redemption, forgiveness, and unconditional marital affection. The male protagonist reflects on his past rough, sinful nature and credits his wife's virtue and love for transforming him from a ruthless 'Ravana' figure into a righteous 'Rama'. The wife playfully compares her grown husband to an innocent 'child with a mustache' and reaffirms her devotion to him, highlighting how their holy bond brought about a complete spiritual renaissance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Intha meesai vachcha kuzhanthaikku”
Describing a full-grown husband as 'meesai vachcha kuzhanthai' (a child with a mustache) to emphasize his inner innocence.
Alliteration & Contrast (Simile)
“Raavanan pol irunthaen / Nee raamanaa maththiputtae”
Contrasting 'Raavanan' (demon king) and 'Raamanan' (virtuous king) to mark a profound moral transformation.
Metaphor
“Intha kallaiyae kaniya vechcha kadavul neyammaa”
Comparing a hard-hearted man turned good to a stone turned into a sweet fruit ('kallaiyae kaniya vechcha').
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Trivia
Pudhea Paadhai (1989) was R. Parthiban's directorial debut in which he also starred opposite Seetha. The film's music was composed by Chandrabose, with lyrics penned by Vairamuthu. The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil and turned out to be a major turning point in Parthiban's career.
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