- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- R. Rajalakshmi
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Paavai Vilakku
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Sept 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song playfully captures the coy romantic feelings of a young woman toward her beloved husband or suitor. She feels an overwhelming sense of bashfulness and joy just by hearing his sweet words and being in his presence, even if she tries not to look directly at him. She teasingly notes that the jasmine vines he lovingly planted have now bloomed, and their sweet-scented blossoms adorn her own hair braid. She finds humor in how he put in the hard work of planting, yet she is the one enjoying the fragrant reward, filling her with uncontrollable laughter and playful shyness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Avar sarkkarai paechai”
The phrase 'sarkkarai paechu' compares flattering, loving words directly to sugar, emphasizing their overwhelming sweetness.
Personification / Direct Address
“Mullai kodigale”
The speaker directly addresses the jasmine vines ('Mullai kodigale') as if they are conscious companions who witness her love.
Etukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Vetkamaai irukkudhu / Pakkathilae aththaanai”
The second consonant 't' ('tk') rhymes between 'Vetkamaai' and 'Pakkathilae', creating rhythm across stanzas.
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Trivia
The song is composed by K. V. Mahadevan for the 1960 Tamil film 'Paavai Vilakku', starring Sivaji Ganesan and Sowcar Janaki. It features a rare solo rendered by classic playback singer R. Rajalakshmi with lyrics written by A. Maruthakasi.
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