- Lyricist
- Aalangudi Somu
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Movie name
- Perum Pulli
- Movie release year
- 1991
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Oct 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a jubilant celebration of sudden prosperity, joy, and divine fortune. The protagonist describes the entry of wealth and luck into his life as the arrival of a divine golden maiden (Ponmagal / Thirumagal) who showers him with boundless affection, wealth, and sweet experiences.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Metaphor)
“Kanmalar konjam”
Compares eyes to flowers ('Kanmalar') and entrance to a honeyed flower stage ('Poo medai vaasal pongum thaenaaga').
Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai)
“Ponmagal vandhaal..”
Matching initial consonant sounds 'P' in consecutive lines ('Ponmagal', 'Porul', 'Poo').
Second Letter Rhyme (Etukai)
“Selvathin anaippil kidappen”
The second consonant 'l' rhymes across lines 'Selvathin' and 'Velvettin'.
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Trivia
Originally written by Alangudi Somu for the 1970 film Sorgam (composed by M.S. Viswanathan and sung by T.M. Soundararajan), 'Ponmagal Vandhaal' is one of Tamil cinema's most iconic tracks celebrating good luck and success. It was later famously remixed by A.R. Rahman for the 2007 movie Azhagiya Tamil Magan.
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