Movie Summary: Uthiri Pookkal (1979) is a Tamil drama film directed by Mahendran, based on a short story by Puthumaipithan, revolving around a wealthy, lonely widower (Vijayan) who develops a tender, paternal bond with his orphaned servant girl (Ashwini), and the emotional devastation that unfolds when society misreads their relationship.

Song Credits:

Singers: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki (and chorus)

Musical Style: A melodious, folk-inflected melody with a lullaby-like quality, characteristic of Ilaiyaraaja’s late-1970s style — simple, emotive, and steeped in Tamil folk sensibilities with soft orchestration.

Raga Details: The song is built primarily on the raga Shivaranjani, evoking pathos, tenderness, and quiet longing.

Key Artists Involved:

Music: Ilaiyaraaja

Awards & Recognition: While Uthiri Pookkal won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil and is considered a landmark in Tamil cinema, no specific award is documented for this individual song.

Scene Context: The song plays as a gentle, affectionate moment between the lonely widower and the young servant girl; it conveys his growing fatherly love and her innocent comfort in his care, set against a melancholy, rural atmosphere before the film’s tragic turn.