Adukku Malli Yeduthu Vanthu
From Aavarampoo · 1992
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Aavarampoo1992
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| ………………………………. | |
| Male | |
| Adukku malli eduthu vandhu | I brought layered jasmine flowers |
| Thoduthu vachen maala | And woven them into a garland |
| Manakkum oru mani kazhuthil | Around the fragrant, precious neck |
| Vizhunthathindha vela | It fell at this auspicious time |
| Female | |
| Adukku malli eduthu vandhu | I brought layered jasmine flowers |
| Thoduthu vachen maala | And woven them into a garland |
| Manakkum oru mani kazhuthil | Around the fragrant, precious neck |
| Vizhunthathindha vela | It fell at this auspicious time |
| Male | |
| Achchaaram appa thantha muthaaram | The pearl necklace given as an advance token by father |
| Female | |
| Adhai adaghu vaikaama | Without pledging it away |
| Kaathu vandhen inaalaa | I protected it until this day |
| Thalli vilagi nikaama | Without standing far away |
| Thalam thattu kannaalaa | Beat the rhythm, my dear handsome one |
| Male | |
| Adukku malli eduthu vandhu | I brought layered jasmine flowers |
| Thoduthu vachen maala | And woven them into a garland |
| Female | |
| Manakkum oru mani kazhuthil | Around the fragrant, precious neck |
| Vizhunthathindha vela | It fell at this auspicious time |
| Male | |
| Vetri maalai pottan aiyya | He placed a victory garland, oh sir |
| Kettikaara raasa | The clever kingly man |
| Muthu pola kandaan anghae | He saw there like a pearl |
| Mottu pola rosaa | A rose bud-like beauty |
| Female | |
| Sontham inghae vanthaal innu | When kin arrived here |
| Sonaan avan lesaa | Did he say it lightly? |
| Kaanaathatha kandaa appa | When seeing what was never seen before |
| Aanan aiyya paasaa | He became full of affection, oh sir |
| Male | |
| Ennaachu indha manam ponnaachu | What happened, this heart turned into gold |
| Ada eppodho rendum mattum onnaachu | Ah, at some point, the two merged into one |
| Female | |
| Ada vaiyya machaanae | Oh brother-in-law, step ahead |
| Yogham ippo vandhaachu | Good fortune has arrived now |
| Male | |
| Adukku malli eduthu vandhu | I brought layered jasmine flowers |
| Thoduthu vachen maala | And woven them into a garland |
| Female | |
| Manakkum oru mani kazhuthil | Around the fragrant, precious neck |
| Vizhunthathindha vela | It fell at this auspicious time |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………………………. | |
| Female | |
| Mettu podum senthazham poo | The fragrant screwpine flower that hums a tune |
| Ketti melam poda | As the wedding drums beat loud |
| Etti paakum aavaaram poo | The Aavarampoo flower peeking out |
| Vekkathodu oda | Runs away in shyness |
| Male | |
| Akkam pakkam sollaama than | Without telling anyone around |
| Ullukkullae vaada | Suffering in deep longing inside |
| Suthum manam nilaama than | With a wandering, restless mind |
| Kettan aiyya kooda | He asked to join together, oh sir |
| Female | |
| Santhosham thangathuku santhosham | Joy, pure joy for the precious gold |
| Ippodhum kittavarum eppodhum | Now and forever it comes near |
| Male | |
| Ada vaiyya raasaavae | Oh dear king |
| Aiyya ipa un neram | Sir, now it is your time |
| Female | |
| Adukku malli eduthu vandhu | I brought layered jasmine flowers |
| Thoduthu vachen maala | And woven them into a garland |
| Manakkum oru mani kazhuthil | Around the fragrant, precious neck |
| Vizhunthathindha vela | It fell at this auspicious time |
| Male | |
| Achchaaram appa thantha muthaaram | The pearl necklace given as an advance token by father |
| Female | |
| Adhai adaghu vaikaama | Without pledging it away |
| Kaathu vandhen inaalaa | I protected it until this day |
| Thalli vilagi nikaama | Without standing far away |
| Thalam thattu kannaalaa | Beat the rhythm, my dear handsome one |
| Male | |
| Adukku malli eduthu vandhu | I brought layered jasmine flowers |
| Thoduthu vachen maala | And woven them into a garland |
| Manakkum oru mani kazhuthil | Around the fragrant, precious neck |
| Vizhunthathindha vela | It fell at this auspicious time |
| Female | |
| Adukku malli eduthu vandhu | I brought layered jasmine flowers |
| Thoduthu vachen maala | And woven them into a garland |
| Manakkum oru mani kazhuthil | Around the fragrant, precious neck |
| Vizhunthathindha vela | It fell at this auspicious time |
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அடுக்கு மல்லி
எடுத்து வந்து தொடுத்து
வச்சேன் மாலை மணக்கும்
ஒரு மணிக் கழுத்தில்
விழுந்ததிந்த வேளை
I brought layered jasmine flowers
And woven them into a garland
Around the fragrant, precious neck
It fell at this auspicious time
அடுக்கு மல்லி
எடுத்து வந்து தொடுத்து
வச்சேன் மாலை
மணக்கும் ஒரு மணிக்
கழுத்தில் விழுந்ததிந்த
வேளை
I brought layered jasmine flowers
And woven them into a garland
Around the fragrant, precious neck
It fell at this auspicious time
அச்சாரம் அப்பா
தந்த முத்தாரம்
The pearl necklace given as an advance token by father
அதை அடகு
வைக்காம காத்து
வந்தேன் இந்நாளா
தள்ளி விலகி நிக்காம
தாளம் தட்டு கண்ணாளா
Without pledging it away
I protected it until this day
Without standing far away
Beat the rhythm, my dear handsome one
அடுக்கு மல்லி
எடுத்து வந்து தொடுத்து
வச்சேன் மாலை
I brought layered jasmine flowers
And woven them into a garland
மணக்கும் ஒரு
மணிக் கழுத்தில்
விழுந்ததிந்த வேளை
Around the fragrant, precious neck
It fell at this auspicious time
வெற்றி மாலை
போட்டானய்யா கெட்டிக்கார
ராசா முத்துப் போல கண்டான்
அங்கே மொட்டுப் போல ரோசா
He placed a victory garland, oh sir
The clever kingly man
He saw there like a pearl
A rose bud-like beauty
சொந்தம் இங்கே
வந்தாளுன்னு சொன்னான்
அவன் லேசா காணாதத கண்டா
அப்பா ஆனான் அய்யா பாசா
When kin arrived here
Did he say it lightly?
When seeing what was never seen before
He became full of affection, oh sir
என்னாச்சு இந்த
மனம் பொன்னாச்சு
அட எப்போதோ ரெண்டும்
மட்டும் ஒண்ணாச்சு
What happened, this heart turned into gold
Ah, at some point, the two merged into one
அட வாய்யா
மச்சானே யோகம்
இப்போ வந்தாச்சு
Oh brother-in-law, step ahead
Good fortune has arrived now
அடுக்கு மல்லி
எடுத்து வந்து தொடுத்து
வச்சேன் மாலை
I brought layered jasmine flowers
And woven them into a garland
மணக்கும் ஒரு
மணிக் கழுத்தில்
விழுந்ததிந்த வேளை
Around the fragrant, precious neck
It fell at this auspicious time
............................
மெட்டுப் போடும்
செந்தாழம்பூ கெட்டிமேளம்
போட எட்டிப் பாக்கும்
ஆவாரம்பூ வெக்கத்தோடு
ஓட
The fragrant screwpine flower that hums a tune
As the wedding drums beat loud
The Aavarampoo flower peeking out
Runs away in shyness
அக்கம் பக்கம்
சொல்லாமத்தான்
உள்ளுக்குள்ளே வாட
சுத்தும் மனம் நில்லாமத்தான்
கெட்டானய்யா கூட
Without telling anyone around
Suffering in deep longing inside
With a wandering, restless mind
He asked to join together, oh sir
சந்தோஷம்
தங்கத்துக்கு சந்தோஷம்
இப்போதும் கிட்டவரும்
எப்போதும்
Joy, pure joy for the precious gold
Now and forever it comes near
அட வாய்யா
ராசாவே அய்யா இப்ப
உன் நேரம்
Oh dear king
Sir, now it is your time
அடுக்கு மல்லி
எடுத்து வந்து தொடுத்து
வச்சேன் மாலை
மணக்கும் ஒரு மணிக்
கழுத்தில் விழுந்ததிந்த
வேளை
I brought layered jasmine flowers
And woven them into a garland
Around the fragrant, precious neck
It fell at this auspicious time
அச்சாரம் அப்பா
தந்த முத்தாரம்
The pearl necklace given as an advance token by father
அதை அடகு
வைக்காம காத்து
வந்தேன் இந்நாளா
தள்ளி விலகி நிக்காம
தாளம் தட்டு கண்ணாளா
Without pledging it away
I protected it until this day
Without standing far away
Beat the rhythm, my dear handsome one
அடுக்கு மல்லி
எடுத்து வந்து தொடுத்து
வச்சேன் மாலை மணக்கும்
ஒரு மணிக் கழுத்தில்
விழுந்ததிந்த வேளை
I brought layered jasmine flowers
And woven them into a garland
Around the fragrant, precious neck
It fell at this auspicious time
அடுக்கு மல்லி
எடுத்து வந்து தொடுத்து
வச்சேன் மாலை
மணக்கும் ஒரு மணிக்
கழுத்தில் விழுந்ததிந்த
வேளை
I brought layered jasmine flowers
And woven them into a garland
Around the fragrant, precious neck
It fell at this auspicious time
……………………………….
Adukku malli eduthu vandhu
I brought layered jasmine flowers
Thoduthu vachen maala
And woven them into a garland
Manakkum oru mani kazhuthil
Around the fragrant, precious neck
Vizhunthathindha vela
It fell at this auspicious time
Adukku malli eduthu vandhu
I brought layered jasmine flowers
Thoduthu vachen maala
And woven them into a garland
Manakkum oru mani kazhuthil
Around the fragrant, precious neck
Vizhunthathindha vela
It fell at this auspicious time
Achchaaram appa thantha muthaaram
The pearl necklace given as an advance token by father
Adhai adaghu vaikaama
Without pledging it away
Kaathu vandhen inaalaa
I protected it until this day
Thalli vilagi nikaama
Without standing far away
Thalam thattu kannaalaa
Beat the rhythm, my dear handsome one
Adukku malli eduthu vandhu
I brought layered jasmine flowers
Thoduthu vachen maala
And woven them into a garland
Manakkum oru mani kazhuthil
Around the fragrant, precious neck
Vizhunthathindha vela
It fell at this auspicious time
Vetri maalai pottan aiyya
He placed a victory garland, oh sir
Kettikaara raasa
The clever kingly man
Muthu pola kandaan anghae
He saw there like a pearl
Mottu pola rosaa
A rose bud-like beauty
Sontham inghae vanthaal innu
When kin arrived here
Sonaan avan lesaa
Did he say it lightly?
Kaanaathatha kandaa appa
When seeing what was never seen before
Aanan aiyya paasaa
He became full of affection, oh sir
Ennaachu indha manam ponnaachu
What happened, this heart turned into gold
Ada eppodho rendum mattum onnaachu
Ah, at some point, the two merged into one
Ada vaiyya machaanae
Oh brother-in-law, step ahead
Yogham ippo vandhaachu
Good fortune has arrived now
Adukku malli eduthu vandhu
I brought layered jasmine flowers
Thoduthu vachen maala
And woven them into a garland
Manakkum oru mani kazhuthil
Around the fragrant, precious neck
Vizhunthathindha vela
It fell at this auspicious time
…………………………………….
Mettu podum senthazham poo
The fragrant screwpine flower that hums a tune
Ketti melam poda
As the wedding drums beat loud
Etti paakum aavaaram poo
The Aavarampoo flower peeking out
Vekkathodu oda
Runs away in shyness
Akkam pakkam sollaama than
Without telling anyone around
Ullukkullae vaada
Suffering in deep longing inside
Suthum manam nilaama than
With a wandering, restless mind
Kettan aiyya kooda
He asked to join together, oh sir
Santhosham thangathuku santhosham
Joy, pure joy for the precious gold
Ippodhum kittavarum eppodhum
Now and forever it comes near
Ada vaiyya raasaavae
Oh dear king
Aiyya ipa un neram
Sir, now it is your time
Adukku malli eduthu vandhu
I brought layered jasmine flowers
Thoduthu vachen maala
And woven them into a garland
Manakkum oru mani kazhuthil
Around the fragrant, precious neck
Vizhunthathindha vela
It fell at this auspicious time
Achchaaram appa thantha muthaaram
The pearl necklace given as an advance token by father
Adhai adaghu vaikaama
Without pledging it away
Kaathu vandhen inaalaa
I protected it until this day
Thalli vilagi nikaama
Without standing far away
Thalam thattu kannaalaa
Beat the rhythm, my dear handsome one
Adukku malli eduthu vandhu
I brought layered jasmine flowers
Thoduthu vachen maala
And woven them into a garland
Manakkum oru mani kazhuthil
Around the fragrant, precious neck
Vizhunthathindha vela
It fell at this auspicious time
Adukku malli eduthu vandhu
I brought layered jasmine flowers
Thoduthu vachen maala
And woven them into a garland
Manakkum oru mani kazhuthil
Around the fragrant, precious neck
Vizhunthathindha vela
It fell at this auspicious time
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Adukku Malli Eduthu Vandhu is a vivid rural Tamil song from the film Aavarampoo (1992). The lyrics express deep romantic devotion, family values, and the sweet celebration of union. The imagery of weaving jasmine garlands and preserving an heirloom pearl necklace gifted by the father reflects values of purity, loyalty, and cherished traditions. The song captures the joyful joining of two hearts blessed with good fortune. Throughout the song, nature metaphorically echoes human emotion—screwpine and Aavarampoo flowers are personified as coy observers of the lovers' bonding. Through rustic charm, poetic rhythm, and emotional warmth, the lyrics highlight the transformation of a longing heart into pure gold as destiny brings the couple together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Muthu pola kandaan anghae / Mottu pola rosaa”
Compares the visual appearance of the beloved to a precious pearl and a delicate rosebud.
Personification (Tharcurrupetra Ani)
“Etti paakum aavaaram poo / Vekkathodu oda”
Gives human traits of curiosity and shyness to the rural Aavarampoo flower.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Ennaachu indha manam ponnaachu”
Metaphorically equates the heart's happiness and purity to transformed gold.
Assonance and Rhyme (Ethirai / Monai)
“Adukku malli eduthu vandhu / Thoduthu vachen maala”
Employs classic Tamil second-letter rhyming (dhu/dhu) across lines for musical flow.
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Trivia
The song features in the 1992 Tamil rural romantic drama 'Aavarampoo', directed by Bharathan, starring Vineeth, Nandhini, and Nassar. Although often attributed in general text, the music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja with iconic renditions by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki, featuring lyrics by Pulamaipithan.
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