- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singers
- P. Jayachandran, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri
- Movie release year
- 1977
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Nov 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Poonthendralae is a romantic song where two lovers address the gentle southern breeze, treating it as a messenger of good fortune and togetherness. They celebrate the dawn of a auspicious time in their relationship, expressing how their intimacy and familiarity have matured into true love. Through evocative imagery comparing skin to milk and golden stages, and body fragrance to spring flowers, the couple exchanges affectionate expressions of endearment, dreaming of a joyful future together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvamai)
“Paalil neidha ila maeni”
'Paalil neidha ila maeni' compares youthful skin to fabric woven out of pure milk, symbolizing delicacy, innocence, and fairness.
Personification
“Poonthendralae”
Addressing the gentle breeze ('Poonthendralae') as a living messenger invited to sing and bring favorable times.
Anaphora / Repetition (Edukki)
“Ennenna uravugal / Ennenna pudhumaigal”
Repetition of interrogative enthusiasm 'Ennenna' (What kind of...) emphasizes overwhelming wonder and joy.
Emona / Rhyme (Monai)
“Paalil neidha ila maeni / Paruvam vilaiyaadum”
Alliteration of starting letters 'P' in 'Paalil' and 'Paruvam' creates rhythmic phonetic harmony.
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Trivia
Composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Panchu Arunachalam for the iconic 1977 film 'Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri' directed by SP. Muthuraman, this track features vocals by P. Jayachandran and Vani Jairam. The film marked a major turning point in Tamil cinema, establishing Rajinikanth in an early anti-hero turning heroic role opposite Sivakumar.
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