- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Sulamangalam Rajalakshmi
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Karnan
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Feb 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song represents a poignant farewell (Vidaipueravu) to a daughter leaving for her groom's family after marriage in the epic movie Karnan. Lyricist Kannadasan captures the deep affection and reassurance of parents, reminding her that her parental home and father's kingdom will always be open to her, and that transient anger among kin never tarnishes true love. The song encourages the bride to embrace her new journey with a smile, assuring her of a grand and loving welcome in her husband's home where poets and friends celebrate her arrival.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Poi vaa poi vaa poi vaa”
The repetition of 'Poi vaa' heightens the emotional resonance of bidding farewell to a daughter.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Thaai veedenbadhu than veedae”
The rhyming of 'than veedae' and 'nam naadae' creates a melodious and rhythmic harmony across the lines.
Moonaai (Alliteration)
“Mana naal mannan unai kandu”
Repetition of the 'Ma' sound ('Mana', 'mannan', 'madhi', 'mayangugiraanae') enhances the poetic cadence.
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Trivia
Composed by Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy for the 1964 magnum opus Karnan, this tear-jerking bridal send-off song features vocals by Sulamangalam Rajalakshmi and S. Janaki, becoming an enduring anthem for Tamil wedding farewell ceremonies.
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