- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- P. Susheela, Ghantasala
- Music director
- P. Aadhinarayana Rao
- Movie name
- Manalane Mangaiyin Bakkiam
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Sept 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic romantic duet from 'Manalane Mangaiyin Bakkiam' (1957) portrays a serene exchange of love between two soulmates. Through lush visual metaphors involving the night moon, gentle breezes, lightning among clouds, and blooming lilies, the lovers express their deep emotional connection and admiration for each other. The female lover addresses her beloved as a moon and an epic poem spoken through eyes, while the male lover responds by equating their blossoming affection to a night lily filled with sweet nectar. Together, they celebrate the profound joy and transformation that true love brings into their lives.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Manadhai polae malarumae kumudhamae”
Compares the emotional blossoming of a loving heart to the blooming of a water lily (kumudham).
Uruvagamb (Metaphor)
“Kannal pesum kaaviyamae”
Describes silent, romantic glances as an epic poem ('kaaviyamae') that speaks through the eyes.
Personification
“Thendrale kaadhal kavi paadava”
Addresses the southern breeze ('thendral') as a conscious being invited to sing romantic poetry.
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Trivia
'Manalane Mangaiyin Bakkiam' (1957) was a huge musical hit composed by P. Aadhinarayana Rao. The song is the Tamil version of the iconic melody featured in its Telugu twin 'Suvarna Sundari' ('Haye Jia Repa' / 'Kuhu Kuhu Bole Koyalia' era), rendered exquisitely by Ghantasala and P. Susheela.
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