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Adi Munthanai Pandhada

From Sivappu Sooriyan · 1983

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, Vani Jairam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Sivappu Sooriyan
Movie release year
1983
Lyrics added on
16 May 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Adi mundhaanai pandhaada
Vandhaadum sindhaamani
Kaniyae en uthama pathiniyae
Ila mottaagi poovaagi kaayaana semmaangani
Kiliyae en andhari sundhariyae
Aa…
Aa…
Aa…
Adi mundhaanai pandhaada
Vandhaadum sindhaamani
Kaniyae en uthama pathiniyae
Ila mottaagi poovaagi kaayaana semmaangani
Kiliyae en andhari sundhariyae
Nee thaanae soora puli
Ada naan thaanae sodi kili
Poo pootha rosaa chedi
Idhai kaappaatha laesaa pudi
Kaavaeri neeraattamaa
Vaadi kasthoori maanaattamaa
Kaavaeri neeraattamaa
Vaadi kasthoori maanaattamaa
Aathoram kaathaada aanandha koothaada
Valai karam anaithida varalaamaa
Ada mundhaanai pandhaada
Vandhaalae sindhaamani
Medhuvaa nee thottadhum suttadhaiyaa
Idhu mottaagi poovaagi kaayaana semmaangani
Manasu kai pattadhum kettadhaiyaa
Nee soodum poo vaasanai
Adhu thaedaadho aan vaasanai
Naal thorum un yosanai
Manam seiyaadho aaraadhanai
Pottaanae boobaanam thaan
Naalum pollaadha naalaaga thaan
Tholodu thol saera paalodu thaen saera
Thudikkira thudippenna theiyaadhaa
Adi mundhaanai pandhaada
Vandhaadum sindhaamani
Kaniyae en uthama pathiniyae
Ila mottaagi poovaagi kaayaana semmaangani
Kiliyae en andhari sundhariyae
Paadaadha thaevaaram thaan
Iva vaadaadha poovaaram thaan
Raasaadhi raasaavum thaan
Vandhu yaeraadha pallaakku thaan
Naan thaandi nadu raathiri
Onna thaalaattum neelaambari
Kaadhoram naan pesa kannoram nee pesa
Mayakkamum kirakkamum theliyaadho
Ada mundhaanai pandhaada
Vandhaalae sindhaamani
Medhuvaa nee thottadhum suttadhaiyaa
Idhu mottaagi poovaagi kaayaana semmaangani
Manasu kai pattadhum kettadhaiyaa
Adi mundhaanai pandhaada
Vandhaadum sindhaamani
Kaniyae en uthama pathiniyae
Ila mottaagi poovaagi kaayaana semmaangani
Kiliyae en andhari sundhariyae
Hey, with your sari pallu bouncing like a ball,
You come dancing, my precious gem!
My sweet fruit, my virtuous beloved!
From a tender bud to a blossom, and now a ripe red mango,
My sweet parrot, my enchanting beauty!
Aa...
Aa...
Aa...
Hey, with your sari pallu bouncing like a ball,
You come dancing, my precious gem!
My sweet fruit, my virtuous beloved!
From a tender bud to a blossom, and now a ripe red mango,
My sweet parrot, my enchanting beauty!
You are indeed a valiant tiger,
And I am your lovely companion parrot!
A rose bush in full bloom—
Hold it gently to protect it!
Is it like a fresh bath in river Kaveri?
Come dancing like a musk deer!
Is it like a fresh bath in river Kaveri?
Come dancing like a musk deer!
As the riverside breeze blows and we dance in joy,
Can my bangled arms come and embrace you?
With my sari pallu bouncing like a ball,
Here comes your precious gem!
When you touched me gently, it set me ablaze!
From a tender bud to a blossom, and now a ripe red mango,
When your hands touched me, my heart lost control!
The sweet fragrance of the flowers in your hair,
Won't it yearn for a man's touch?
Thinking of you every single day,
Won't my heart worship you with love?
The god of love has shot his flower-arrow,
Turning every day into a golden one!
As shoulder rests on shoulder, like milk blending with honey,
Don't you feel how wildly my heart beats?
Hey, with your sari pallu bouncing like a ball,
You come dancing, my precious gem!
My sweet fruit, my virtuous beloved!
From a tender bud to a blossom, and now a ripe red mango,
My sweet parrot, my enchanting beauty!
She is a sacred hymn yet to be sung,
She is a fresh garland that never fades!
Even when a king of kings came by,
This palanquin remained unridden!
In the quiet of midnight, I am the one,
Who will sing you a lullaby in Neelambari (a soothing midnight raga)!
As I whisper in your ear and your eyes reply in silence,
Won't this sweet intoxication and longing find peace?
With my sari pallu bouncing like a ball,
Here comes your precious gem!
When you touched me gently, it set me ablaze!
From a tender bud to a blossom, and now a ripe red mango,
When your hands touched me, my heart lost control!
Hey, with your sari pallu bouncing like a ball,
You come dancing, my precious gem!
My sweet fruit, my virtuous beloved!
From a tender bud to a blossom, and now a ripe red mango,
My sweet parrot, my enchanting beauty!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic romantic duet from the film 'Sivappu Sooriyan' (1983) features playful, poetic banter between a married couple expressively admiring each other's charm and affection. The husband praises his wife's beauty comparing her to a budding flower that matured into a ripe fruit, a precious gem, and a gentle parrot. In response, the wife teasingly surrenders to his gentle touch, highlighting how his romantic gaze and physical presence ignite her desires. Filled with metaphorical romantic imagery—such as milk merging with honey, flower arrows of love, and sacred divine hymns—the lyrics by Vaali beautifully capture the innocence, intimacy, and joyful playful harmony of marital love set against nature's backdrop.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor & Simile (உவமை / உருவகம்)

“Ila mottaagi poovaagi kaayaana semmaangani”

Compares the beloved to 'Sindhaamani' (wishing gem), 'Kani' (fruit), and 'Semaangani' (red ripe fruit), symbolizing her sweetness and precious presence.

Monnai / Rhyme (மோனை)

“Tholodu thol saera paalodu thaen saera”

Initial letter rhyming in consecutive words across lines, such as 'Pottaanae' and 'Naalum' / 'Tholodu' and 'Thudikkira'.

Edhukai / Second Letter Rhyme (எதுகை)

“Paadaadha thaevaaram thaan / Iva vaadaadha poovaaram thaan”

Rhyming of the second character across lines, such as 'Ila' and 'Kiliyae' or 'Paadaadha' and 'Raasaadhi'.

Iyaibu / Internal and End Rhyme (இயைபு)

“Paadaadha thaevaaram thaan / Iva vaadaadha poovaaram thaan”

Matching end sounds in words like 'poovaagi' and 'kaayaana', as well as 'thaevaaram' and 'poovaaram'.

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Trivia

'Sivappu Sooriyan' (1983) is an action-drama starring Super Star Rajinikanth, Radha, and Saritha, directed by V. Srinivasan (Muktha Srinivasan). The music for the film was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, and Vaali penned the lyrics.

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