- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Anadhai Anandhan
- Movie release year
- 1970
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Dec 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Ulagam Pollaathaa Ulagam' explores themes of feminine allure, social perception, and female empowerment. The protagonist comments on the paradoxical nature of the world and romantic allure, suggesting that mystery and partial revelation create a deeper sense of pleasure and fascination than absolute clarity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Antithesis / Oxymoron (Metaphorical Paradox)
“Maraththil illaatha kanigal / Kaniyil illaatha suvaigal”
Contradictory imagery comparing abstract emotions to physical objects ('Fruits not found on trees, tastes not found in fruits').
Anaphora / Rhyme (Monorhyme & Progression)
“Yaezhai pennaaga piranthaen... Puratchi pennaaga uyarnthaen”
Repetition of ending structures across sequential lines describing the evolution of the female protagonist.
Emonai (Second-letter Alliteration)
“Evarum thodaatha paruvam / Vivaram sollaamal puriyum”
Tamil poetic device where the second letters of consecutive lines share harmony (e.g., 'Evarum' / 'Vivaram').
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Trivia
Composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Kannadasan for the 1970 movie 'Anadhai Anandhan', this song features legendary playback singer P. Susheela delivering a sensual yet reflective performance, showcasing Kannadasan's signature philosophical wordplay embedded within commercial dance numbers.
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