- Lyricist
- M. K. Aathmanathan
- Singers
- S. C. Krishnan, K. Jamunarani
- Music director
- M. K. Aathmanathan
- Movie name
- Naalu Veli Nilam
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Sept 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from Naalu Veli Nilam (1959) is a playful, romantic duet between a young man and his beloved. The male lover expresses his enthusiasm, stating he ran all the way searching for her and eagerly asking for sweet words from her lips, while teasingly asking who asked her to spend her days waiting for him in solitude. The female lover responds by describing her patient anticipation as she kept watching the path for his arrival. She lovingly teases him back, asking who this sneaky bridegroom is that has stolen her heart and plays mischievous tricks in front of her eyes. Together, the song captures the charm of courtship and joyful reunion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Metaphor)
“Nalla saedhi sollu sengarumbhu vaayale”
'Sengarumbhu vaayale' compares the beloved's lips/speech to sweet red sugarcane, emphasizing sweetness.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Unnai thedi vandhen / Ingu odi vandhen”
The second letter harmony in 'thedi' and 'odi' enhances the rhythmic flow of the opening lines.
Monaai (Alliteration)
“En kaadhalarai kaana vazhi melae”
Repetition of the 'ka' sound in 'kaadhalarai kaana' creates a lyrical melody.
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Trivia
Naalu Veli Nilam (1959) was based on a stage play by Seva Stage, a popular theatre troupe founded by actor S. V. Sahasranamam. M. K. Aathmanathan served dual roles as both the lyricist and music composer for this track, sung exuberantly by S. C. Krishnan and K. Jamuna Rani.
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