- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan (S. Vedhachalam
- Movie name
- Chitrangi
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Jun 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic Tamil song portrays a young woman eagerly anticipating her wedding at the crack of dawn. As the morning unfolds gracefully, she comforts her restless heart, assuring herself that her beloved will soon arrive to marry her. She envisions the wedding stage, the guests admiring them, and playfully ponders how she will interact with and address her future husband once they are wed.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Poludhu pularndhadhu poo polae / Boomi veluthathu maa polae”
Compares the breaking of dawn to a opening flower ('poo polae') and the brightening earth to white flour ('maa polae').
Simile (Uvamai)
“Adhil maadhulam kani pol sirikattumaa”
Compares a coy smile revealing bright red lips and teeth to a split-open pomegranate ('maadhulam kani pol').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“En alagai parugida avar iruppar”
Describes taking in a beloved's appearance through eyes as 'drinking beauty' ('alagai parugida') and 'swallowing in a glance' ('paarvaiyil vilungattuma').
Rhyme & Rhythm (Edhugai / Monai)
“Poludhu pularndhadhu poo polae”
Strong initial consonant alliteration (Poludhu / Boomi, Aadai / En) creating a gentle, lyrical flow suited for bridal anticipation.
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Trivia
Composed by K. V. Mahadevan for 'Chitrangi' (1964), this song features lyrics by Kannadasan and vocals by P. Susheela. It is revered in Tamil film music as a timeless depiction of traditional bridal shyness and sweet romantic daydreaming.
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