- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Kadhal Parisu
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Jul 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Puraakkalae' from the movie Kadhal Parisu (1987) is a romantic duet celebrating youthful love and passion. The speaker addresses doves as symbols of peace, beauty, and love, asking them to adorn golden garlands, swim in the moonlight, and join in celebrating the couple's intimate togetherness and joyous bond. Rich with classical Tamil poetic metaphors—comparing the beloved to a golden vine (porkodi), a pot of honey (porkudam), and fresh flowers—the song captures the euphoric bliss of romance, anticipation, and emotional union under the starry night sky. Lyricist Pulamaipithan blends traditional romantic tropes with vivid imagery to evoke an ethereal atmosphere of celebration.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor (உவமை)
“Poo manakka vandha porkodi”
Comparing the heroine to 'porkodi' (golden vine) and 'porkudam' (golden pot of honey) to highlight her grace and sweetness.
Personification (உருவகப்படுத்துதல்)
“Puraakkalae puraakkalae Pon maalai soodungal”
Addressing doves (Puraakkalae) and asking them to wear garlands, seek happiness, and sing wishes.
Egedai / Rhyme & Alliteration (எதுகை / மோனை)
“Nilaavil neendhungal / Sandhosham thaedungal”
Use of matching initial and secondary sounds across lines (e.g., Nilaavil / Sandhosham / Nal vaazhthu).
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Trivia
The song features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja for the 1987 romance film 'Kadhal Parisu', starring Kamal Haasan, Ambika, and Radha.
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