- Lyricist
- Mayavanathan
- Singer
- K. Jamunarani
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Movie name
- Delhi To Madras
- Movie release year
- 1972
- Lyrics added on
- 28 May 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Thirumbi paarunga virintha poovunga is an alluring club and cabaret dance song from the 1972 Tamil film Delhi To Madras. The lyrics use rich metaphors drawn from nature—blossoming flowers, ripe fruits, honey, deer, peacocks, and climbing vines—as allegories for beauty, playfulness, and sensual romance. The song entices the listener to pause, look back, and indulge in a festive evening of dance and joy. Composed by V. Kumar with vibrant vocals by K. Jamunarani, the track relies heavily on rhythmic repetition of the suffix -undu (meaning 'there is' or 'available'), emphasizing a boundless abundance of pleasure, music, and romantic enchantment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme / Monorhyme)
“Kulaiyundu kaniyundu sulaiyundu”
The repetitive suffix '-undu' creates a bouncy end-rhyme rhythm across multiple lines.
Upamai (Simile)
“Maan pola mayil pola vilaiyaadavaa”
The heroine compares her playful movements to those of a timid deer ('maan pola') and a graceful peacock ('mayil pola').
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Thanga silaiyundu thaavum kodiyundu”
Describing the dancer as a golden statue ('thanga silai') and a trailing creeper ('thaavum kodi').
Anaphora / Internal Rhyme
“Mandraadi mandraadi jadhi podavaa”
Repetition of words like 'Mandraadi mandraadi' enhances the musicality and emotional emphasis of entreaty.
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Trivia
Delhi To Madras (1972), directed by I. N. Murthy, starred Jaishankar and R. S. Manohar. Music director V. Kumar was renowned for his stylish and modern compositions in the 1970s, and singer K. Jamunarani was a sought-after voice for high-energy dance and cabaret numbers during that era.
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