- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Vijay Anand
- Movie name
- Naan Adimai Illai
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 20 May 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Pona Poguthu' is a playful, sensual romantic duet from the 1986 Tamil film 'Naan Adimai Illai'. The lyrics depict a playful exchange between lovers, filled with banter, seductive teasing, and passionate romance. The female lead playfully challenges and teases her partner, while the male lead responds with enthusiasm and affection, highlighting the irresistible nature of youth and physical closeness. Poet Vaali uses rustic proverbs and vivid metaphors to craft an intimate, lighthearted track that conveys passion and intimacy while maintaining a catchy rhythmic flow.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Etukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Pona poguthu / Thaana kaninjathu”
The second letter 'na' rhymes across the opening lines 'Pona' and 'Thaana'.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Pudavai parakuthu pudichukka / Veena poguthu eduthukka”
Rhyming end words 'parakuthu' and 'kaninjathu', as well as 'pudichukka' and 'eduthukka'.
Metaphor (Uruvagham)
“Paanai thoranthathu / Poonai pugunthuruchu”
The opening of the pot and entering of the cat ('Paanai thoranthathu / Poonai pugunthuruchu') serves as a classic folk metaphor for intimacy and temptation.
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Trivia
'Naan Adimai Illai' (1986), directed by Dwarakish, was a notable film starring Rajinikanth and Sridevi. It marked Sridevi's last main-lead Tamil film before her shift predominantly to Hindi cinema for many years. The film's musical score was composed by Vijay Anand.
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