- Lyricist
- Na. Kamarasan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Vellai Pura Ondru
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Mar 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Thaenooruthae is a highly sensual and poetic romantic track from the 1984 Tamil film Anbulla Rajinikanth, composed by Ilaiyaraaja and written by Na. Kamarasan. Sung with evocative expression by S. Janaki, the song captures a woman's intense romantic longing, physical warmth, and passionate devotion toward her lover. Using lush imagery of flowers, bees, stream waters, and nocturnal bliss, the lyrics paint an enchanting portrait of intimate surrender and youthful romance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Naanae pudhu roja neeyae thodu raja”
The speaker compares herself to a fresh rose ('Naanae pudhu roja') awaiting her lover's touch.
Ethirai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Thaenooruthae aasaiyo meeruthae / Thegamthaanae poraaduthey”
The second letters 'ee' in 'Thaenooruthae' and 'eg' / 'ee' structure in Tamil couplets create rhythmic harmony.
Sensual Imagery
“Viralae padiththathu paadam vizhi moodum vaipogam”
Vivid descriptions of touch, closed eyes in ecstasy, and physical closeness evoke intimacy and tender passion.
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Trivia
Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja for the film Anbulla Rajinikanth (1984), 'Thaenooruthae' stands out for S. Janaki's delicate vocals and Na. Kamarasan's rich lyrical metaphors, making it one of the classic intimate melodies of 1980s Tamil cinema.
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