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Aanadhu Aachu Ponadhu

From Manjal Mahimai · 1959

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singers
Jikki, S. C. Krishnan
Music director
Master Venu
Movie name
Manjal Mahimai
Movie release year
1959
Lyrics added on
24 Apr 2022

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Aanandhu achu ponadhu pochu anjaamal vaa
Ini allal undhan vaazhvilae minjaadhamma
Ini allal undhan vaazhvilae minjaadhamma
Aaruthal kaana therudhal sollum anbullamae
Maravaadhu indha nandriiyai en ullamae
Maravaadhu indha nandriiyai en ullamae
Vaanam poiyaamalae kodi vaazhumaa
Aanandhu achu ponadhu pochu anjaamal vaa
Ini allal undhan vaazhvilae minjaadhamma
Ini allal undhan vaazhvilae minjaadhamma
Naanum nandraai adhai ariven aiyaa
Paaraai nee andha poonjolaiyai
Adhai padhukkakka pottirukum pudhu veliyai
Paaraai nee andha poonjolaiyai
Seeraai ennaalum adhu pola vazhavae
Ingu thevaiyamma pennukku pon thaaliyae
Aanandhu achu ponadhu pochu anjaamal vaa
Ini allal undhan vaazhvilae minjaadhamma
Ini allal undhan vaazhvilae minjaadhamma
Paadhai maaramalae nee sellaiyaa
Ora paarvai paarkka neramidha nee sollaiyaa
Paadhai maaramalae nee sellaiyaa
Paasam undavadhu thannaal aiyaa
Adhai paattu paadi kettu vaanga mudiyaadhaiyaa
Aaruthal kaana therudhal sollum anbullamae
Maravaadhu indha nandriiyai en ullamae
Maravaadhu indha nandriiyai en ullamae
What is done is done, and what is gone is gone; come without fear.
From now on, no sorrow will remain in your life.
From now on, no sorrow will remain in your life.
O loving heart that comforts me to ease my pain,
My heart will never forget this kindness.
My heart will never forget this kindness.
Can a creeper survive if the sky fails to shower rain?
What is done is done, and what is gone is gone; come without fear.
From now on, no sorrow will remain in your life.
From now on, no sorrow will remain in your life.
I know that very well too, sir.
Look at that flower garden,
And the new fence set up to protect it.
Look at that flower garden,
To live gracefully like that every day,
A woman here needs a golden thaali (sacred wedding knot).
What is done is done, and what is gone is gone; come without fear.
From now on, no sorrow will remain in your life.
From now on, no sorrow will remain in your life.
Just keep walking on your path without straying, sir.
Tell me, is this really the time to throw sideways glances?
Just keep walking on your path without straying, sir.
Love and affection grow naturally on their own, sir;
You cannot demand to have them by singing songs, sir!
O loving heart that comforts me to ease my pain,
My heart will never forget this kindness.
My heart will never forget this kindness.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This iconic song from Manjal Mahimai (1959) is a classic conversational duet full of emotional reassurance, philosophical wisdom, and playful banter. The male protagonist reassures the female lead to let go of past troubles and embrace a hopeful future free of sorrow. In turn, she expresses deep gratitude for his supportive words, acknowledging the necessity of protection and traditional values, symbolized by comparing a woman's honor to a fenced garden. As the dialogue progresses, the lyrical dynamic shifts into witty courtship. The female lead playfully reprimands the male character for stealing side glances and reminds him that genuine love cannot be forced or coaxed through songs—it must blossom naturally. Master Venu's lighthearted composition and A. Maruthakasi's poignant lyricism make this a memorable classic.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Aanandhu achu ponadhu pochu anjaamal vaa”

Repetition of initial vowel sounds ('Aa') in 'Aanandhu', 'Achu', 'Anjaamal' enhances rhythmic flow.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Adhai padhukkakka pottirukum pudhu veliyai”

The flower garden ('poonjolai') and protective fence ('pudhu veli') serve as a metaphor for a woman's life and the protection provided by marriage ('thaali').

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Paaraai nee andha poonjolaiyai / Seeraai ennaalum adhu pola vazhavae”

Matching second consonants ('raa') in 'Paaraai' and 'Seeraai' creates internal lyrical harmony.

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Trivia

'Manjal Mahimai' (1959) starred Gemini Ganesan, A. Nageswara Rao (ANR), and Savitri. The music was composed by Master Venu with lyrics by legendary poet A. Maruthakasi. The film was a bilingual effort closely linked to its Telugu counterpart 'Illarikam'.

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