Aanadhu Aachu Ponadhu
From Manjal Mahimai · 1959
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- Jikki, S. C. Krishnan
- Music director
- Master Venu
- Details
- Manjal Mahimai1959
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aanandhu achu ponadhu pochu anjaamal vaa | It is all over, what is gone is gone, come without fear |
| Ini allal undhan vaazhvilae minjaadhamma | Henceforth, sorrow will no longer remain in your life, dear lady |
| Ini allal undhan vaazhvilae minjaadhamma | Henceforth, sorrow will no longer remain in your life, dear lady |
| Female | |
| Aaruthal kaana therudhal sollum anbullamae | O loving heart that speaks words of clarity to find comfort! |
| Maravaadhu indha nandriiyai en ullamae | My heart will never forget this gratitude |
| Maravaadhu indha nandriiyai en ullamae | My heart will never forget this gratitude |
| Male | |
| Vaanam poiyaamalae kodi vaazhumaa | Can millions survive if the heavens fail to pour rain? |
| Male | |
| Aanandhu achu ponadhu pochu anjaamal vaa | It is all over, what is gone is gone, come without fear |
| Ini allal undhan vaazhvilae minjaadhamma | Henceforth, sorrow will no longer remain in your life, dear lady |
| Ini allal undhan vaazhvilae minjaadhamma | Henceforth, sorrow will no longer remain in your life, dear lady |
| Female | |
| Naanum nandraai adhai ariven aiyaa | I too know that very well, sir |
| Male | |
| Paaraai nee andha poonjolaiyai | Look at that beautiful flower garden |
| Adhai padhukkakka pottirukum pudhu veliyai | Look at the new fence built to protect it |
| Paaraai nee andha poonjolaiyai | Look at that beautiful flower garden |
| Seeraai ennaalum adhu pola vazhavae | To live prosperously forever like that garden |
| Ingu thevaiyamma pennukku pon thaaliyae | A golden thaali is needed for a woman here, dear lady |
| Male | |
| Aanandhu achu ponadhu pochu anjaamal vaa | It is all over, what is gone is gone, come without fear |
| Ini allal undhan vaazhvilae minjaadhamma | Henceforth, sorrow will no longer remain in your life, dear lady |
| Ini allal undhan vaazhvilae minjaadhamma | Henceforth, sorrow will no longer remain in your life, dear lady |
| Female | |
| Paadhai maaramalae nee sellaiyaa | Walk on without straying from your path, sir |
| Ora paarvai paarkka neramidha nee sollaiyaa | Is this the right time to cast side glances? Tell me, sir |
| Paadhai maaramalae nee sellaiyaa | Walk on without straying from your path, sir |
| Paasam undavadhu thannaal aiyaa | Affection springs forth naturally on its own, sir |
| Adhai paattu paadi kettu vaanga mudiyaadhaiyaa | It cannot be begged for or obtained by singing songs, sir |
| Aaruthal kaana therudhal sollum anbullamae | O loving heart that speaks words of clarity to find comfort! |
| Maravaadhu indha nandriiyai en ullamae | My heart will never forget this gratitude |
| Maravaadhu indha nandriiyai en ullamae | My heart will never forget this gratitude |
ஆனது ஆச்சு போனது போச்சு அஞ்சாமல் வா
இனி அல்லல் உந்தன் வாழ்விலே மிஞ்சாதம்மா
இனி அல்லல் உந்தன் வாழ்விலே மிஞ்சாதம்மா
It is all over, what is gone is gone, come without fear
Henceforth, sorrow will no longer remain in your life, dear lady
Henceforth, sorrow will no longer remain in your life, dear lady
ஆறுதல் காண தேறுதல் சொல்லும் அன்புள்ளமே
மறவாது இந்த நன்றியை என் உள்ளமே....
மறவாது இந்த நன்றியை என் உள்ளமே....
O loving heart that speaks words of clarity to find comfort!
My heart will never forget this gratitude
My heart will never forget this gratitude
வானம் பெய்யாமலே குடி வாழுமா
பெண்ணின் வாழ்வும் அதுபோலத்தான் நீ கேளம்மா
வானம் பெய்யாமலே குடி வாழுமா
ஆணின் அன்பெனும் மழை இல்லாமலே
பெண்கள் யாரும் இங்கு வாழ முடியாதம்மா
Can millions survive if the heavens fail to pour rain?
ஆனது ஆச்சு போனது போச்சு அஞ்சாமல் வா
இனி அல்லல் உந்தன் வாழ்விலே மிஞ்சாதம்மா
இனி அல்லல் உந்தன் வாழ்விலே மிஞ்சாதம்மா
It is all over, what is gone is gone, come without fear
Henceforth, sorrow will no longer remain in your life, dear lady
Henceforth, sorrow will no longer remain in your life, dear lady
நானும் நன்றாய் அதை அறிவேனய்யா
உங்கள் நாடகமும் என்னிடத்தில் பலிக்காதய்யா
நானும் நன்றாய் அதை அறிவேனய்யா
மானம் நிதானம் உள்ள பெண் நானய்யா
ஏமாளி என்று என்னை எண்ண வேண்டாமய்யா
I too know that very well, sir
ஆறுதல் காண தேறுதல் சொல்லும் அன்புள்ளமே
மறவாது இந்த நன்றியை என் உள்ளமே....
மறவாது இந்த நன்றியை என் உள்ளமே....
Look at that beautiful flower garden
Look at the new fence built to protect it
Look at that beautiful flower garden
To live prosperously forever like that garden
A golden thaali is needed for a woman here, dear lady
பாராய் நீ அந்த பூஞ்சோலையை
அதை பாதுகாக்க போட்டிருக்கும் புது வேலியை
பாராய் நீ அந்த பூஞ்சோலையை
சீராய் எந்நாளும் அது போல் வாழவே இங்கு
தேவையம்மா பெண்ணுக்கு பொன் தாலியே
It is all over, what is gone is gone, come without fear
Henceforth, sorrow will no longer remain in your life, dear lady
Henceforth, sorrow will no longer remain in your life, dear lady
ஆனது ஆச்சு போனது போச்சு அஞ்சாமல் வா
இனி அல்லல் உந்தன் வாழ்விலே மிஞ்சாதம்மா
இனி அல்லல் உந்தன் வாழ்விலே மிஞ்சாதம்மா
Walk on without straying from your path, sir
Is this the right time to cast side glances? Tell me, sir
Walk on without straying from your path, sir
Affection springs forth naturally on its own, sir
It cannot be begged for or obtained by singing songs, sir
O loving heart that speaks words of clarity to find comfort!
My heart will never forget this gratitude
My heart will never forget this gratitude
பாதை மாறாமலே நீ செல்லய்யா
ஓரப் பார்வை பார்க்க நேரமிதா நீ சொல்லய்யா
பாதை மாறாமலே நீ செல்லய்யா
பாசம் உண்டாவது தன்னாலய்யா அதை
பாட்டு பாடி கேட்டு வாங்க முடியாதய்யா
ஆறுதல் காண தேறுதல் சொல்லும் அன்புள்ளமே
மறவாது இந்த நன்றியை என் உள்ளமே....
மறவாது இந்த நன்றியை என் உள்ளமே....
Aanandhu achu ponadhu pochu anjaamal vaa
It is all over, what is gone is gone, come without fear
Ini allal undhan vaazhvilae minjaadhamma
Henceforth, sorrow will no longer remain in your life, dear lady
Ini allal undhan vaazhvilae minjaadhamma
Henceforth, sorrow will no longer remain in your life, dear lady
Aaruthal kaana therudhal sollum anbullamae
O loving heart that speaks words of clarity to find comfort!
Maravaadhu indha nandriiyai en ullamae
My heart will never forget this gratitude
Maravaadhu indha nandriiyai en ullamae
My heart will never forget this gratitude
Vaanam poiyaamalae kodi vaazhumaa
Can millions survive if the heavens fail to pour rain?
Aanandhu achu ponadhu pochu anjaamal vaa
It is all over, what is gone is gone, come without fear
Ini allal undhan vaazhvilae minjaadhamma
Henceforth, sorrow will no longer remain in your life, dear lady
Ini allal undhan vaazhvilae minjaadhamma
Henceforth, sorrow will no longer remain in your life, dear lady
Naanum nandraai adhai ariven aiyaa
I too know that very well, sir
Paaraai nee andha poonjolaiyai
Look at that beautiful flower garden
Adhai padhukkakka pottirukum pudhu veliyai
Look at the new fence built to protect it
Paaraai nee andha poonjolaiyai
Look at that beautiful flower garden
Seeraai ennaalum adhu pola vazhavae
To live prosperously forever like that garden
Ingu thevaiyamma pennukku pon thaaliyae
A golden thaali is needed for a woman here, dear lady
Aanandhu achu ponadhu pochu anjaamal vaa
It is all over, what is gone is gone, come without fear
Ini allal undhan vaazhvilae minjaadhamma
Henceforth, sorrow will no longer remain in your life, dear lady
Ini allal undhan vaazhvilae minjaadhamma
Henceforth, sorrow will no longer remain in your life, dear lady
Paadhai maaramalae nee sellaiyaa
Walk on without straying from your path, sir
Ora paarvai paarkka neramidha nee sollaiyaa
Is this the right time to cast side glances? Tell me, sir
Paadhai maaramalae nee sellaiyaa
Walk on without straying from your path, sir
Paasam undavadhu thannaal aiyaa
Affection springs forth naturally on its own, sir
Adhai paattu paadi kettu vaanga mudiyaadhaiyaa
It cannot be begged for or obtained by singing songs, sir
Aaruthal kaana therudhal sollum anbullamae
O loving heart that speaks words of clarity to find comfort!
Maravaadhu indha nandriiyai en ullamae
My heart will never forget this gratitude
Maravaadhu indha nandriiyai en ullamae
My heart will never forget this gratitude
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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