- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. Janaki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Devendran
- Movie name
- Vedham Pudhithu
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Aug 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Sandhikka Thudithen Ponmaane' from the 1987 movie Vedham Pudhithu is a romantic duet capturing the deep longing, hesitation, and emotional turmoil of two lovers yearning to meet each other. The lyricist Vairamuthu uses vivid nature metaphors, such as rivers meeting and leaves rustling, to depict the maiden's fearful hesitation mixed with intense romantic desire.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Sandhikka thudithen ponmaanae”
Comparing the heroine to a 'ponmaan' (golden deer) to express her grace, beauty, and elusive nature.
Imagery & Metaphor
“Gangayai thedi Kaaviri nadandhu Kalakka varugindradho”
Comparing the two lovers to the rivers Ganga and Cauvery converging, symbolizing their deep unity across distance.
Oxymoron / Paradox
“Mounam kooda saththam podum”
Expressing that even absolute silence feels loud and overwhelming due to emotional intensity.
Monoreyme / Edhugai (Tamil Rhyming)
“Atchathil paadhi / Aasaiyil paadhi”
Repetition of second letter consonants across adjacent lines (e.g., Atchathil / Aasaiyil).
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Trivia
The music for 'Vedham Pudhithu' was composed by Devendran, who was introduced by acclaimed director Bharathiraja. This song remains one of Devendran's most famous classic compositions, featuring vocals by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki.
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