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Aanantham Puthu Aanantham

From Thangamalai Ragasiyam · 1957

Lyricist
Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
Singers
Jikki, K. Rani, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi
Music director
T. G. Lingappa
Details
Thangamalai Ragasiyam1957

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Anandham pudhu anandhamJoy, a new joy
Anandham pudhu anandhamJoy, a new joy
Arasa kumariyin malar mugha meedhilUpon the flower-like face of the princess
Arasa kumariyin malar mugha meedhilUpon the flower-like face of the princess
Anandham pudhu anandhamJoy, a new joy
Managkavar nesam puviyaalum raajanThe king who rules the world with heart-captivating love
Manamaalai sooda vandhaar indraeHas come today to wear the wedding garland
Chorus :Manamaalai sooda vandhaarChorus: Has come to wear the wedding garland
Female :AdhanaalFemale: Therefore
Chorus :Anandham pudhu anandhamChorus: Joy, a new joy
Female
Aanavam pesi namaiyaalum raaniThe queen who rules us with arrogance
Chorus :Haa…aaa..aa…Chorus: Haa...aaa..aa...
Female :Aanavam pesi namaiyaalum raaniFemale: The queen who rules us with arrogance
Aaruyir naadhan azhagin munnaeBefore the beauty of her beloved lord
Aaruyir naadhan azhagin munnaeBefore the beauty of her beloved lord
AdimaiyaagiduvaalWill become a humble servant
Chorus
AaamaaamYes, indeed
AdimaiyaagiduvaalWill become a humble servant
Female
Ezhilmighu maaran edhir vandha podhumEven if the exquisitely handsome Cupid comes face to face
Hoo oo oo hoo ooHoo oo oo hoo oo
Ezhilmighu maaran edhir vandha podhumEven if the exquisitely handsome Cupid comes face to face
Vizhiyalae vendriduvenI will conquer him with my eyes
En azhagai kaanum bodhaiyinaalaeWith the intoxication of beholding my beauty
Chorus :Haaa..aa.aa…aaa..Chorus: Haaa..aa.aa...aaa..
Female
En azhagai kaanum bodhaiyinaalaeWith the intoxication of beholding my beauty
Suzhandraada seidhiduvenI will make him spin and dance
Enaalum suzhandraada seidhiduvenI will forever make him spin and dance
Chorus
AamaaamYes, indeed
Anandham pudhu anandhamJoy, a new joy
Anandham pudhu anandhamJoy, a new joy
Arasa kumariyin malar mugha meedhilUpon the flower-like face of the princess
Arasa kumariyin malar mugha meedhilUpon the flower-like face of the princess
Anandham pudhu anandhamJoy, a new joy

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic song expresses joyful anticipation and affectionate teasing surrounding the princess's impending wedding. The companions sing about how the princess, despite her pride and vanity, will surrender her heart when faced with the irresistible beauty and charm of her beloved king. In response, the princess playfully boasts that her own charm and captivating gaze could mesmerize even Kamadeva (Cupid) himself, causing him to swoon and dance around her forever.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Metaphor / Simile)

Arasa kumariyin malar mugha meedhil

Compares the princess's face to a delicate flower ('malar mugha').

Anaphora / Repetition

Anandham pudhu anandham

Repetition of the refrain 'Anandham pudhu anandham' establishes a joyful rhythm and celebratory tone.

Mythological Allusion

Ezhilmighu maaran edhir vandha podhum

Refers to 'Maaran' (Kamadeva, the Hindu god of love and ideal male beauty) to emphasize supreme handsome appearance.

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Trivia

Composed by T. G. Lingappa for the 1957 hit film 'Thangamalai Ragasiyam' starring Sivaji Ganesan and Jamuna, this track features a female group harmony rendered by singers Jikki, K. Rani, and Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi.

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