- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- Jency Anthony, Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Echchil Iravugal
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Sept 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Poothu Nikkudhu Kaadu from Echchil Iravugal (1982) is a vibrant pastoral folk-style duet rich in nature metaphors. Using imagery such as a blooming forest, a watching goat, clouds floating near the moon, and rivers merging, the lovers convey their blossoming romance and youthful passion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Poothu nikkudhu kaadu / Paathu nikkudhu aadu”
The second letters of 'Poothu' and 'Paathu' match ('th'), creating a rhythmic internal rhyme.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Poothu nikkudhu kaadu / Paathu nikkudhu aadu”
The lines end with matching rhyming words 'kaadu' and 'aadu'.
Personification / Metaphor
“Adho andha megam nilavoda sarasam”
The cloud and moon are personified as lovers engaging in playful flirting ('sarasam').
Parallelism / Imagery
“Aaru kalakuthu angae thaan / Aasai kalakuthu ingae thaan”
Draws a parallel between the physical river merging into the sea and emotional desires merging between lovers.
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Trivia
Echchil Iravugal (1982) was directed by A. S. Pragasam. The lyrics were penned by Kannadasan, who masterfully blended rustic folk rhythms with poetic romantic metaphors.
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