- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Anbu Thangai
- Movie release year
- 1974
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Apr 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses tender love, anticipation, and reverence for a cherished loved one (traditionally a sister or child in Tamil cinema context). The singer imagines her arrival at the threshold, comparing her pure grace to an unpainted portrait and a garland of jasmine. The song highlights the power of unspoken affection—a bond so deep that even without words or prior glances, the emotional warmth remains profound and joyful.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Varaiyaatha oviyam pol”
Compares the person's natural grace to an unpainted portrait ('Varaiyaatha oviyam pol').
Simile (Upamai)
“Mullai saram pola”
Compares the delicate, sweet presence to a string of jasmine flowers ('Mullai saram pola').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Muththaaga nee siriththu”
Compares a bright, precious smile directly to pearls ('Muththaaga nee siriththu').
Rhyme and Assonance (Edhugai / Iyaibu)
“Munnaalum kaanaamal / Kannaalum pesamal”
Uses parallel rhyming structures ('Munnaalum kaanaamal / Kannaalum pesamal') to enhance the melodic rhythm and emotional weight.
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Trivia
Anbu Thangai (1974) was directed by S. P. Muthuraman and starred Muthuraman, Jayalalithaa, and Suruli Rajan. The soundtrack composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Kannadasan is well-regarded for its gentle emotional tone centered on familial bonds.
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