A Study of the Representation of Nature in the Film Songs of Poet Pa. Vijay
Year: 2026
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Tamil literature serves as a fundamental source of Tamil cultural identity and reflects the social life, values, emotions, and experiences of society. As literature has evolved over time, its forms and modes of expression have also undergone significant transformations. In this context, film songs have emerged as an important and influential form of contemporary literary expression. Poet Pa. Vijay has established a distinctive position in Tamil film songwriting through his creative imagination, innovative expressions, and effective portrayal of human emotions and social realities. His songs not only entertain the listeners but also communicate ideas, emotions, knowledge, and aesthetic sensibilities. Nature occupies a significant place in Pa. Vijay’s poetic imagination. Natural elements often function as sources of inspiration and as powerful poetic devices through which human emotions, experiences, relationships, and life situations are represented. The changing tastes and sensibilities of contemporary society have also influenced the themes and modes of expression in modern film songs. In this context, Pa. Vijay has incorporated various elements of nature such as flowers, rain, sky, moon, sun, wind, sea, mountains, birds, and landscapes in his film songs. These natural images enrich the aesthetic quality of his lyrics and establish meaningful connections between nature and human emotions. The present study analyses the representation, significance, and aesthetic dimensions of various natural elements found in Pa. Vijay’s Tamil film songs and examines how nature functions as a poetic medium for expressing contemporary human experiences.
Author: Dr.P., SENTHILNATHAN
Language: Tamil
Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7213630974