- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Kadalora Kavithaigal
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Sept 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Podi Nadaiyaa Poravarae' from the 1986 film Kadalora Kavithaigal is a lively and affectionate folk-style song where a young village woman playfully calls out to her lover who is walking ahead. She teases his pride and stern demeanor while openly declaring her deep romantic commitment to him. Through earthy metaphors and traditional imagery—such as draped saree veils, betel leaf offerings, woven coral jasmine garlands, and turmeric knotting—she reassures him that her heart belongs entirely to him. The song celebrates innocent teasing, rural romantic charm, and unwavering devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Podi nadaiyaa… poravarae… / Poruthirunga naanum vaaren”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Po' across consecutive words and lines ('Podi', 'poravarae', 'Poruthirunga').
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Siluthukkittaa siluthukkunga / Sirukkiya thaan poruthukkunga”
Rhyming of the second letter 'lu' and 'ru' / 'th' sound across words ('Siluthukkittaa' and 'Sirukkiya').
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Kuthatha paathaakkaa sondham illa / Kobatha paathaakkaa bandham illa”
Matching end rhymes using 'illa' at the end of consecutive lines.
Metaphor
“Oru manjala katti mechaa / Yengaeyum pogaadhu”
Using 'manjala katti' (tying turmeric) as a traditional metaphor for marital union securing her lover's affection permanently.
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Trivia
'Kadalora Kavithaigal' was directed by veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja and features a iconic soundtrack composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. The song highlights Gangai Amaran's mastery of authentic Tamil folk phrasing.
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