- Lyricist
- ‘Avinasi’ Mani
- Singers
- P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Rickshawkaran
- Movie release year
- 1971
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Mar 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song celebrates the intoxicating power, charm, and elegance of feminine beauty, pondering whether a woman's captivating smile is a spell or sheer enchantment that can bring even mighty rulers to their knees. It transitions into expressing complete spiritual and physical oneness between lovers, where two souls and bodies merge into one. The latter section poses philosophical questions using nature's gifts—like breeze, rain, and moonlight—to highlight that beauty and love are meant to be shared, while emphasizing the timeless dignity, modesty, and grace of womanhood.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Oru manthiramo / Illai thanthiramo”
Repetition of the second consonant sound 'n' across lines for rhythmic harmony.
Metaphor / Simile (Uvamai)
“Paal pondra pani paarvai”
Comparing a serene gaze to soft mist and milk ('Paal pondra pani paarvai').
Rhetorical Question
“Malaiyil thendral piranthathu / Oruvarukkaagavaa…”
Using poetic questions about nature (breeze, moon, rain) to illustrate universal purpose.
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Trivia
Rickshawkaran (1971) featured iconic music composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The film earned lead actor M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role as a compassionate rickshaw puller.
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