- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- Jikki, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Pathumatha Bantham
- Movie release year
- 1974
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Apr 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Poomalai Ondru Poovo Irandu from the 1974 film Pathumatha Bantham is a heartfelt duet highlighting the emotional depth and selfless companionship between two women. Metaphorically comparing two flowers bound in a single garland to their interconnected lives, the song touches upon themes of affection, sacrifice, and unconditional support. One friend promises to secure happiness and a bright future for the other, reaffirming that their hearts are inseparable despite societal complexities. Written by Kannadasan and set to music by Shankar-Ganesh, the song shines with deep emotional clarity through the voices of P. Susheela and Jikki.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Poomalai ondru poovo irandu”
Compares two women sharing a single life context to two flowers bound together in one garland.
Simile (Uvamaani)
“Paal pol ullam”
Compares a pure and innocent heart to milk using the comparative word 'pol'.
Alliteration (Monaai)
“En peru malligai en thozhi mullaiyo”
Repetition of the 'm' sound across Malligai and Mullai.
Mythological Allusion
“Deivaanai valliya baamava radhaiya”
References divine pairs (Deivayanai-Valli for Murugan, Bhama-Radha for Krishna) to highlight complex relationships shared with a single love figure.
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Trivia
Pathumatha Bantham (1974) was directed by P. Bhanumathi and featured Jayalalithaa alongside Sivakumar. The song stands out as a rare duet between veteran playback legends P. Susheela and Jikki under Shankar-Ganesh's musical composition, with classic metaphorical lyrics by Kannadasan.
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