- Lyricist
- Pazhani Bharathi
- Singer
- Sadhana Sargam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Ramanaa
- Movie release year
- 2002
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Jan 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Vaanavillae' is a soulful and uplifting song from the 2002 Tamil movie Ramanaa. The song uses nature—the rainbow, cuckoos, parrots, rain, and breeze—as a metaphor for universal love, harmony, and equality. It emphasizes that natural forces do not discriminate based on caste, nation, or boundary, and suggests that humanity should live with the same selfless warmth and unity. The lyrics praise a compassionate soul whose presence brings joy and colors into people's lives, comparing them to a rainbow that brightens up overcast skies. Through poetic imagery of motherly breezes, singing bamboo forests, and sweet birdsong, the song delivers a gentle message about universal brotherhood and human kindness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Vaanavillae.. vaanavillae.. / Alli vantha vannangalai.. Engal nenjil nee thoovu..”
The arrival of a compassionate person is metaphorically described as a rainbow spreading vibrant colors into human hearts.
Rhetorical Questions (Vinath Thodar)
“Jaadhi enna kettu vittu / Thendral nammai thodumaa.. / Dhesam ethu.. paarthuvittu.. / Mannil malai varumaa..”
Poetic questions are used to highlight nature's non-discriminatory spirit regarding caste and borders.
Personification (Tharkurippetram)
“Adi thaai thendralae / Vanthu nee paadu”
The breeze is personified as a loving mother invited to sing a lullaby, and bamboo forests are portrayed as musicians.
Anaphora / Epanalepsis
“Vaanavillae.. vaanavillae..”
Repetition of the phrase 'Vaanavillae' at the start of lines to create rhythmic emphasis and emotional invocation.
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Trivia
'Vaanavillae' was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Pazhani Bharathi. It features harmonious vocal renditions by Hariharan and Sadhana Sargam. The song stands out in the action-thriller film 'Ramanaa' as a peaceful, emotionally resonant melody emphasizing human kindness and social unity.
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