- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Chatriyan
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Apr 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Poottukkal Pottaalum' is a heartwarming and joyful song from the 1990 Tamil film Chatriyan. Written by Vaali and composed by Ilaiyaraaja, the track captures the free-spirited nature of children and celebrates innocent joy. Through vivid metaphors comparing children to wind, birds, and blooming flowers, the lyrics convey that true spirit and creativity cannot be confined or restricted by strict boundaries.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Poottukkal pottaalum / Veettukkul nirkaadhu kaatru”
Compares the unrestricted freedom of children to wind that cannot be trapped inside a home by locks.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Paravai pola / Parandhu parandhu”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Pa' in consecutive words or lines creating musical harmony.
Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Parandhu parandhu / Marandhu marandhu”
Repeating words to emphasize continuous motion and spirit.
Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Paadaththai thallivaippom / Paattukkal allivaippom”
Matching secondary consonants between lines to give a poetic flow.
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Trivia
Chatriyan (1990), written and produced by Mani Ratnam and directed by K. Subash, features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. The track 'Poottukkal Pottaalum' was sung by S. Janaki and K. S. Chithra, serving as an iconic lighthearted melody amidst the film's gritty action-drama narrative.
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