Chithirai Nilavu Cover Art

Chithirai Nilavu Lyrics

From the movie Vandicholai Chinraasu

Chithirai Nilavu Song Lyrics is the track from Vandicholai Chinraasu Tamil Film – 1994, Starring Sathyaraj, Sukanya, Sivaranjani, Anandaraj, Goundamani, S. S. Chandran, Hariraj, Delhi Ganesh, Vijay Krishnaraj, Thalapathi Dinesh. This song was sung by ஜெயச்சந்திரன் மற்றும் மின்மினி. The music was composed by A. R. Rahman. Lyrics works penned by Pulamaipithan.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

AR
Music DirectorA. R. Rahman
P
LyricistPulamaipithan

Singers

ஜம
Singerஜெயச்சந்திரன் மற்றும் மின்மினி

Star Cast

Chithirai nilavu selayil Vandhathu munnae
Un selaiyin punniyam Naan pera vendum pennae

Andha mannukkul engae Neer undu
Adhu verukku theriyum Indha pennukkul engae
Edhu vundu Adhu selaikku theriyum

Chithirai nilavu selayil Vandhathu munnae
Un selaiyin punniyam Naan pera vendum pennae

Andha mannukkul engae Neer undu
Adhu verukku theriyum Indha pennukkul engae
Edhu vundu Adhu selaikku theriyum

Vanna vanna vaanavil ondru Vaanil vandhaal oorukku theriyum
Kanni ponnu nenjukullae Kaadhal vandhaal yaarukku theriyum

Megangalil ethanai thuliyo Minnal pennae yaarukku theriyum
Mogam konda pen yaar endru Mutham tharum saamikku theriyum

Nilaa ethu vinmeen ethu Neril nirkkum allikku theriyum
Naanam ethu oodal ethu Naalum kanda pullikku theriyum

Chithirai nilavu selayil Vandhathu munnae
Un selaiyin punniyam Naan pera vendum pennae

Andha mannukkul engae Neer undu
Adhu verukku theriyum Indha pennukkul engae
Edhu vundu Adhu selaikku theriyum

Marangalil ethanai pazhamo Pazham unnum paravaigal ariyum
Pazhangalil ethanai maramo Ooril ingae yaarukku theriyum

Endha urai than urai endru Ullae sellum vaalukku theriyum
Endha idai than idai endru Etti thodum aalukku theriyum

Nilaavilae kaatrae illai Ithu ethanai perukku theriyum
Kaadhal vandhaal kannae illai Kaadhal konda yaarukkum theriyum

{Chithirai nilavu selayil Vandhathu munnae
Un selaiyin punniyam Naan pera vendum pennae

Andha mannukkul engae Neer undu
Adhu verukku theriyum Indha pennukkul engae
Edhu vundu Adhu selaikku theriyum} (2)

Song Meaning & Analysis

The song "Chithirai Nilavu" is a romantic plea from a lover to his beloved, expressing deep admiration and desire. The central metaphor compares the girl's arrival to the beautiful Chithirai (April-May) moon, veiled in a saree. The singer yearns for the "blessings" of her saree, a poetic way of expressing a longing for intimacy and closeness. The lyrics cleverly use analogies from nature and everyday life to convey the hidden depths of love and desire, suggesting that while some truths are obvious (rainbows, water for roots), the secrets of a maiden's heart or the true nature of love are known only to those intimately connected or experiencing it.

The song explores themes of hidden desires, the mystery of a woman's heart, and the all-consuming nature of love. It uses vivid imagery, such as the lily knowing the moon and stars, or the bindi knowing shyness and quarrels, to illustrate how true understanding comes from proximity and deep connection. The repeated chorus emphasizes the profound impact of the beloved's presence and the singer's yearning to unravel her inner world, symbolized by the saree. The lyrics culminate in the idea that love makes one blind to the world, a truth known only to those who have experienced it, reinforcing the exclusive and personal nature of true affection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Chithirai Nilavu?

Chithirai Nilavu is sung by ஜெயச்சந்திரன் மற்றும் மின்மினி.

Which movie is Chithirai Nilavu from?

The song Chithirai Nilavu is featured in the movie Vandicholai Chinraasu.

Who wrote the lyrics for Chithirai Nilavu?

The lyrics for Chithirai Nilavu were written by Pulamaipithan with music composed by A. R. Rahman.

Is English translation available for Chithirai Nilavu lyrics?

Yes! Chithirai Nilavu lyrics from Vandicholai Chinraasu include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Chithirai Nilavu lyrics?

The song "Chithirai Nilavu" is a romantic plea from a lover to his beloved, expressing deep admiration and desire. The central metaphor compares the girl's arrival to the beautiful Chithirai (April-May) moon, veiled in a saree. The singer yearns for the "blessings" of her saree, a poetic way of expressing a longing for intimacy and closeness. The lyrics cleverly use analogies from nature and everyday life to convey the hidden depths of love and desire, suggesting that while some truths are obvious (rainbows, water for roots), the secrets of a maiden's heart or the true nature of love are known only to those intimately connected or experiencing it. The song explores themes of hidden desires, the mystery of a woman's heart, and the all-consuming nature of love. It uses vivid imagery, such as the lily knowing the moon and stars, or the bindi knowing shyness and quarrels, to illustrate how true understanding comes from proximity and deep connection. The repeated chorus emphasizes the profound impact of the beloved's presence and the singer's yearning to unravel her inner world, symbolized by the saree. The lyrics culminate in the idea that love makes one blind to the world, a truth known only to those who have experienced it, reinforcing the exclusive and personal nature of true affection.

Song Details

Song NameChithirai Nilavu
Singersஜெயச்சந்திரன் மற்றும் மின்மினி
LyricistPulamaipithan
LanguageTamil

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