- Lyricist
- Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
- Singer
- Seerkazhi Govindarajan
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Gomathiyin Kaadhalan
- Movie release year
- 1955
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Jun 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
In this romantic composition from Gomathiyin Kaadhalan (1955), the protagonist playfully praises his beloved by comparing her face to the white moon (Vennilaa). He marvels at how this celestial moon has descended into his room through the window in broad daylight. He affectionately teases her for blushing and hiding her face when he gazes at her, and compares her dark, expressive eyes to two spinning beetles on her round, moon-like face.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vennilaavae”
Directly addressing the heroine as the 'Vennilaa' (white moon), equating her beauty to the radiant celestial moon.
Personification
“Neethaan vanthathaeno jannalukkul”
Attributing human mobility and intention to the moon, asking if it intentionally stepped through the window.
Visual Imagery / Metaphor
“Rendu vandugal suzhalvathaeno”
Comparing her two dark, twinkling eyes to two beetles ('vandugal') hovering on her round face.
Refrain / Epiphora
“Vennilaavae”
The repetition of 'Vennilaavae' at the end of stanza units provides rhythmic harmony and emphasis.
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Trivia
Gomathiyin Kaadhalan (1955) starred T. R. Ramachandran and Savitri. Composed by legendary music director G. Ramanathan and sung by Seerkazhi Govindarajan, this playful melody written by Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam remains a classic example of traditional Tamil lyricism employing nature imagery for romantic praise.
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