Podaiya Oru Kaduthasi Cover Art

Podaiya Oru Kaduthasi Lyrics

From the movie Theru Vilakku

Podaiya Oru Kaduthasi Song Lyrics is the track from Theru Vilakku Tamil Film – 1980. This song was sung by எஸ். ஜானகி மற்றும் இளையராஜா. The music was composed by Ilayaraja. Lyrics works penned by Gangai Amaran.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

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Music DirectorIlayaraja
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LyricistGangai Amaran

Singers

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Singerஎஸ். ஜானகி மற்றும் இளையராஜா

Star Cast

Not Specified

Podaiyaa oru kadudhaasi Elam ponnoda nelamaya yosi
Pala raathiri aachu thookamum pochu Nedunaal thavichaachu

Ennamaa em magaraasi Nee ennoda nelamaya yosi
Haei vaedikkai edhukku velainga irukku Venaam vilaiyaattu

Podaiyaa oru kadudhaasi Elam ponnoda nelamaya yosi

Paakum varaiyila yekkam theriyala Pasiyae edukkalaiyae
Kaiyum odala kaalum odalaa Kannum thoongalaiyae

Poopotta ponnaana thaeru Boomiyilae onnaattum yaaru
Pudhusaa irukkudhu poova sirikkudhu Adiyae un azhagu

Podaiyaa oru kadudhaasi Elam ponnoda nelamaya yosi

Kaathum anaikkudhu poovum sirikkudhu Paarthaen unna nenachi
Manasum thudikkudhu mayakkam porakkudhu Idhu thaan siru vayasu

Aathoram sevvalli poovu Adhukkullae singaara vandu
Edhaiyo theduthu edhukko oduthu Inikkum elam manasu

Ennamaa em magaraasi Haan
Nee ennoda nelamaya yosi Haei vaedikkai edhukku velainga irukku
Venaam vilaiyaattu

Ennamaa em magaraasi Haan
Nee ennoda nelamaya yosi

Song Meaning & Analysis

This song is a playful romantic duet between a young man and woman, expressing their budding love and longing for each other. The woman initiates the conversation, urging the man to acknowledge her feelings and send her a "letter" (a metaphor for his affection or commitment), describing her sleepless nights and loss of appetite due to her yearning. She portrays herself as deeply smitten and restless, highlighting the intense emotions of first love.

The man, while clearly reciprocating her feelings, tries to maintain a playful distance, teasing her about her impatience and suggesting there's "work to be done" rather than indulging in "games." However, his verses reveal his deep admiration for her beauty, comparing her to a golden chariot and a blooming flower, and acknowledging the sweet, restless nature of young love. The song beautifully captures the push-and-pull, the coy expressions, and the intense emotions of young lovers in a rural or traditional setting, using nature as a metaphor for their blossoming romance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Podaiya Oru Kaduthasi?

Podaiya Oru Kaduthasi is sung by எஸ். ஜானகி மற்றும் இளையராஜா.

Which movie is Podaiya Oru Kaduthasi from?

The song Podaiya Oru Kaduthasi is featured in the movie Theru Vilakku.

Who wrote the lyrics for Podaiya Oru Kaduthasi?

The lyrics for Podaiya Oru Kaduthasi were written by Gangai Amaran with music composed by Ilayaraja.

Is English translation available for Podaiya Oru Kaduthasi lyrics?

Yes! Podaiya Oru Kaduthasi lyrics from Theru Vilakku include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Podaiya Oru Kaduthasi lyrics?

This song is a playful romantic duet between a young man and woman, expressing their budding love and longing for each other. The woman initiates the conversation, urging the man to acknowledge her feelings and send her a "letter" (a metaphor for his affection or commitment), describing her sleepless nights and loss of appetite due to her yearning. She portrays herself as deeply smitten and restless, highlighting the intense emotions of first love. The man, while clearly reciprocating her feelings, tries to maintain a playful distance, teasing her about her impatience and suggesting there's "work to be done" rather than indulging in "games." However, his verses reveal his deep admiration for her beauty, comparing her to a golden chariot and a blooming flower, and acknowledging the sweet, restless nature of young love. The song beautifully captures the push-and-pull, the coy expressions, and the intense emotions of young lovers in a rural or traditional setting, using nature as a metaphor for their blossoming romance.

Song Details

Song NamePodaiya Oru Kaduthasi
Singersஎஸ். ஜானகி மற்றும் இளையராஜா
LyricistGangai Amaran
LanguageTamil

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