- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Penne Nee Vazhga
- Movie release year
- 1967
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Nov 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic duet 'Polladha Pon Sirippu' from the 1967 film 'Penne Nee Vazhga' explores romantic banter between lovers using playful metaphors of flowers, gardens, and legal proceedings. The male protagonist teases his beloved about her irresistible smile and questions how such a beautiful 'rose' came to bloom, reminiscing how he remained unattached until meeting her. He humorously laments his predicament as an unresolved court case where God and a child are silent witnesses. In response, the female lover answers his question with a tender allegory about a lonely tree in her garden embraced by a loving creeper, explaining that their deep affection and union gave birth to the beautiful rose of their love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Mangaiyarai paarthathundhu / Manadhai koduthathillai”
The second consonant 'n' (ன/ண/ந்த) rhymes across successive lines, creating a rhythmic cadence in traditional Tamil poetry.
Monaai (Alliteration / First letter rhyming)
“Manakolam paarthathundu / Maapillaiyaai aanadhillai”
Repetition of the initial 'Ma' sound across words like Mangaiyarai, Manadhai, Malargalai, Maalaiyaai, Manakolam, and Maapillaiyaai.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Thani maram thavikka kandu / Thalirkodi thazhuviyadham”
The lover compares his beloved's beauty and birth of affection to a rose blooming in a garden, and their relationship to a creeper embracing a lonely tree.
Anaphora (Repetition for emphasis)
“Podhum podhum un sirippu”
The phrase 'Podhum podhum' (Enough, enough) is repeated to emphasize playful affection and banter.
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Trivia
Composed by the legendary K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics penned by Vaali, 'Polladha Pon Sirippu' remains a cherished duet sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela. Vaali's clever use of everyday metaphors like court cases and garden flora showcased his signature blend of accessible language and rich poetic imagery in 1960s Tamil cinema.
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