- Lyricist
- V. Lakshmanan
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- T. Chalapathi Rao
- Movie name
- Nalvaravu
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Jun 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Pen Vaazha Vendum Endraal from the 1964 film Nalvaravu is a emotional song centered on a wife's deep devotion and ardent prayers for her husband's health and long life. Using vivid imagery, the song conveys that a woman's fulfillment and dignity in life are intrinsically linked to the presence and well-being of her husband, comparing their bond to the eye and its pupil.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Urvagam)
“Kann vaazha kann serndha Mani vaazha vendum”
Compares the husband to the pupil ('mani') of an eye ('kann'), highlighting how essential he is to her life's meaning.
Metaphor (Uvamanai)
“Poovana kodi naanum”
Compares herself to a delicate flowering vine ('poovana kodi') willing to give up everything for her partner.
Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Avar vaazha vendum avar vaazha vendum”
Repetition of 'Avar vaazha vendum' and 'Nee kaaka vendum' emphasizes intense emotional yearning and prayerful urgency.
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Trivia
Nalvaravu (1964) featured music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao with lyrics by V. Lakshmanan. This classical track is powerfully rendered by playback legend P. Leela, known for her emotive singing in vintage South Indian cinema.
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