- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Thendrale Ennai Thodu
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Nov 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Thendral Vandhu Ennai Thodum is an iconic romantic duet from the film Thendrale Ennai Thodu (1985). The song captures the intense intimacy and tender feelings shared between two lovers during a cool, drizzly night. The lovers converse with nature, asking the day to depart, the night to prepare a comfortable bed, and the moon to sprinkle rosewater before taking rest, creating a serene and sensual setting for their love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Pagalae poi vidu / Iravae paai kodu / Nilavae panneerai thoovi oiyvedu”
Elements of nature like breeze, day, night, and moon are personified as living companions who kiss, rest, and set the romantic mood.
Metaphor
“Dhegamengum minsaaram paaindhadheno anbae”
The sudden surge of romantic passion across the body is metaphorically described as electricity ('minsaaram').
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Pagalae poi vidu / Iravae paai kodu / Nilavae...”
Use of end rhymes with similar suffix sounds (Pagalae, Iravae, Nilavae) creating a smooth poetic rhythm.
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Trivia
Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and written by Vaali for the 1985 film directed by C. V. Sridhar, this song features masterclass vocals by K. J. Yesudas and S. Janaki. It remains one of Tamil cinema's most timeless monsoon-themed romantic tracks.
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