- Lyricist
- Kabilan
- Singers
- Chinmayi Sripada, C. Sathya, Yazin Nizar
- Music director
- C. Sathya
- Movie name
- Raangi
- Movie release year
- 2020
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Nov 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Paniththuli from the movie Raangi is a soulful reflection on emotional connection, longing, and boundary-transcending affection. The song captures the thoughts of a woman who shares a deep bond with someone across a vast geographical and situational distance. Despite never meeting face to face and knowing the practical impossibilities of their situation due to age and life paths, she finds solace in their conversations.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Paniththuli vizhuvadhaal Anaiyaadhu dheebam”
Comparing a fragile yet enduring relationship to a lamp that remains lit despite dewdrops falling on it.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kaanaadha pen kaadhal Kanneeril karaiyadhae”
Repetition of the 'K' consonant sound across words in the line for rhythmic harmony.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Naan thooruven / Naan kooruven”
Matching of the second consonant sound 'oo' in consecutive lines (Thooruven / Kooruven).
Did you know?
Trivia
The song is integral to the plot of Raangi (starring Trisha), where the protagonist interacts with a young foreign fighter over social media. The lyrics by Kabilan capture the unique emotional state of caring deeply for someone whom one has never met in person.
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