- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- A. M. Rajah, P. Susheela
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Vanangamudi – 1957 Film
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Apr 2025
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
Vaazhvinile Vaazhvinile is a timeless romantic duet from the 1957 Tamil film Vanangamudi, composed by G. Ramanathan and penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. The lovers express their deep affection and ponder whether such an enchanting, joyful day will ever grace their lives again, comparing their bliss to a spring season accompanied by a gentle cool breeze. The song captures the delicate emotions of longing and ecstasy between the lead characters portrayed on screen by Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Vaanamuthe un ninaivaal”
The lyrics use terms like 'Vaanamuthe' (heavenly nectar) and 'Theanamuthe' (honeyed nectar) as sweet romantic metaphors for the beloved.
Alliteration / Monai (Initial Rhyme)
“Vaahvinile Vaazhvinile / Vasasnthamudan thendralume”
Repetition of the 'Va' initial sound across consecutive lines ('Vaazhvinile', 'Varuma', 'Vasanthamudan', 'Vaazhnthidum').
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Vaazhvinile vaazhvinile / Innaal inivaruma”
Restating the core emotional refrain 'Vaazhvinile Vaazhvinile Innaal ini varuma' to emphasize longing and uncertainty.
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Trivia
This romantic melody is one of the early memorable duets sung together by A. M. Rajah and P. Susheela under G. Ramanathan's musical direction. The film Vanangamudi was a major hit in 1957 starring Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri.
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