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Aanandham Aanandham Song Lyrics – Kudumbam

From Kudumbam · 1954

Lyricist
M. S. Balasubramaniyam
Singer
Jikki
Music director
Pendyala Nageswara Rao
Details
Kudumbam1954

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Anandham aanandhamJoy, pure joy
Anandham aanandhamJoy, pure joy
Aanandhame jeevidha paramaarthamJoy alone is the ultimate purpose of life
Anandham aanandhamJoy, pure joy
Female
Punnagai poothidum mogana raagamA charming melody where smiles blossom
Kokkilam paadidum vasantha ganamA spring song sung by the cuckoo
Punnagai poothidum mogana raagamA charming melody where smiles blossom
Kokkilam paadidum vasantha ganamA spring song sung by the cuckoo
Poongaavilae malliyin kandhamThe fragrance of jasmine in the flower garden
Poongaavilae malliyin kandhamThe fragrance of jasmine in the flower garden
Praemaiyil minnum maan vizhi andhamThe beauty of deer-like eyes shining with love
Female
Anandham aanandhamJoy, pure joy
Aanandhame jeevidha paramaarthamJoy alone is the ultimate purpose of life
Anandham aanandhamJoy, pure joy
Female
Thendral kaatrinilae..ae…In the gentle breeze...
Thendral kaatrinilae gagana vigaramSoaring high in the gentle breeze
Oonjalin veechilae madhura sanjaaramA sweet motion in the sway of the swing
Nadhi meedilae ..ae..Upon the river...
Nadhi meedilae payana ullasamThe delight of a journey upon the river
Iru manam kalanthidum pranaya vilasamThe playful expression of love as two hearts unite
Female
Anandham aanandhamJoy, pure joy
Aanandhame jeevidha paramaarthamJoy alone is the ultimate purpose of life
Anandham aanandhamJoy, pure joy
Female
Venmathi nilavinil pongum samuthiramThe sea overflowing under the bright moonlight
Kannodu kannadhu kalnthidum samayamThe moment when eyes meet and blend with eyes
Venmathi nilavinil pongum samuthiramThe sea overflowing under the bright moonlight
Kannodu kannadhu kalnthidum samayamThe moment when eyes meet and blend with eyes
Eedillaatha ivvaazhkaiyil yogamA unique blessing in this matchless life
Eedillaatha ivvaazhkaiyil yogamA unique blessing in this matchless life
Praema devadhaikkidhae veghu inbamThis brings immense delight to the goddess of love
Female
Anandham aanandhamJoy, pure joy
Aanandhame jeevidha paramaarthamJoy alone is the ultimate purpose of life
Anandham aanandhamJoy, pure joy

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Anandham Aanandham from the 1954 film Kudumbam is an uplifting philosophical and romantic track that celebrates joy as the ultimate goal of human existence. The song weaves natural imagery—such as spring cuckoo songs, jasmine gardens, river rides, gentle breezes, and moonlit ocean tides—with the profound delight of romantic union.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition

Anandham aanandham

The word 'Anandham' (joy/bliss) is repeatedly used at the beginning of the refrain to emphasize the central theme of happiness.

Metaphor

Punnagai poothidum mogana raagam

Smiles are metaphorically described as flowers blooming within a musical raaga ('Punnagai poothidum mogana raagam').

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Poongaavilae malliyin kandham ... Praemaiyil minnum maan vizhi andham

The line endings 'kandham' (fragrance) and 'andham' (beauty) create a rhythmic end rhyme.

Visual and Sensory Imagery

Venmathi nilavinil pongum samuthiram

Combines olfactory (jasmine fragrance), visual (moonlit overflowing sea, deer-like eyes), and auditory (cuckoo song) imagery to evoke bliss.

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Trivia

Composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao and rendered by the legendary Jikki, this song reflects the classic 1950s Tamil cinema style of blending Carnatic musical nuances with poetic lyrics written by M. S. Balasubramaniyam.

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