- Lyricist
- Kanakasurabhi
- Singer
- M. L. Vasanthakumari
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Vairamalai
- Movie release year
- 1954
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Dec 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic devotional composition from Vairamalai (1954) praises the divine charm, grace, and endearing pranks of Lord Krishna. The lyricist depicts Krishna as the lotus-eyed Lord whose transcendent smile hypnotizes the entire cosmos and whose gentle playfulness brings joy to every living creature. The verses vividly portray Krishna's sweet innocence in chatting with calves, his notorious love for stolen butter, and his captivating allure that wins over the hearts of maidens, concluding that the world's title for him as a heart-thief is entirely true.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Punnagaiyaal maaya valai veesiyae”
The phrase compares Krishna's enchanting smile to a magical net ('maaya valai') cast to capture hearts.
Initial Alliteration (Monaistyle)
“Sendhaamarai kannanae ... Sindhai magizhum siru kurumbaale”
Repetition of the initial 'S' sound across words ('Sendhaamarai', 'Sindhai', 'Siru') creates a melodic rhythmic flow.
Consonance / Anuprasa
“Kandrudan kadhai paesi uravaaduvaai / Kadainthidum vennaiyai / Kalavaaduvaai kanna”
Repetition of the hard 'Ka' sound ('Kandrudan', 'Kadainthidum', 'Kalavaaduvaai', 'Kanna') reinforces the playful cadence.
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Trivia
Rendered by Carnatic music legend M. L. Vasanthakumari (MLV), this song is a celebrated example of classical ragas adapted for early Tamil cinema under the iconic Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy duo, capturing the essence of Madhura Bhakti.
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