- Lyricist
- Pazhani Bharathi
- Singer
- Sujatha
- Music director
- S. P. Venkatesh
- Movie name
- Airport
- Movie release year
- 1993
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Mar 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Poovukkoru Vaasam Varum is a deeply emotional song celebrating family reunion and the restoration of joy after long separation and hardship. The protagonist uses nature imagery—a flower regaining its scent and a garden blooming again—to express how her life regains its sense of purpose and sanctity upon her husband's return. She attributes this joyful turnaround to answered prayers, viewing her past suffering as a trial scripted by fate.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Intha thottam meendum malarum”
Comparing the family's life to a garden ('thottam') blooming again after adversity.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Poovukkoru vaasam varum / Pottukkoru artham varum”
The second letters of 'Poovukkoru' and 'Pottukkoru' match in consonant structure, creating a rhythmic Tamil poetic symmetry.
Monai (Initial-letter Alliteration)
“Mannan veedu thedi varum inneram / Mandram thedi thendral varum”
Matching initial consonant sounds 'Ma' in 'Mannan' and 'Mandram'.
Refrain (Anaphora)
“Poovukkoru vaasam varum / Pottukkoru artham varum”
Repetition of the opening lines throughout the track to reinforce the central theme of regained hope.
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Trivia
Airport (1993) featured music composed by S. P. Venkatesh, prominent in Malayalam and Tamil cinema during the late 80s and 90s. Sung eloquently by Sujatha Radhakrishnan with lyrics by Pazhani Bharathi, this track stands out as an evocative melody centered on domestic bliss and marital devotion.
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