Alli Pandhal
From Vennira Aadai · 1965
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- L. R. Eswari, Raju
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Details
- Vennira Aadai1965
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Alli pandhal kaalgaleduthu | Stepping forward onto the legs of the lily canopy, |
| Aattam aadida vaa | Come, let us dance! |
| Angoru maligai kili eduthu | Taking the jasmine parrot over there, |
| Paattu paadida vaa | Come, let us sing a song! |
| Female | |
| Alli pandhal kaalgaleduthu | Stepping forward onto the legs of the lily canopy, |
| Aattam aadida vaa | Come, let us dance! |
| Angoru maligai kili eduthu | Taking the jasmine parrot over there, |
| Paattu paadida vaa | Come, let us sing a song! |
| Female | |
| Andha naadagam vara vidu | Let that dramatic play begin, |
| Indha maeniyai selavidu | Surrender and spend this youthful body, |
| Andha naadagam vara vidu | Let that dramatic play begin, |
| Indha maeniyai selavidu | Surrender and spend this youthful body, |
| Female | |
| Alli pandhal kaalgaleduthu | Stepping forward onto the legs of the lily canopy, |
| Aattam aadida vaa | Come, let us dance! |
| Angoru maligai kili eduthu | Taking the jasmine parrot over there, |
| Paattu paadida vaa | Come, let us sing a song! |
| Male | |
| ………………………. | |
| Female | |
| Ponnodu poovodu kanniyin mellidai | Adorned with gold and flowers, the maiden's delicate waist, |
| Kannil vandhu vizhundhu | Falls straight into the sight of the eyes, |
| Kandadhu nenjadhu kaiyadhu thandhadhu | The heart beheld it, the hands offered it, |
| Kanindhae varum virundhu | A feast that arrives perfectly ripened! |
| Sengani chaaru pizhindhu | Squeezing the juice of the sweet ripe fruit, |
| Sindhi vidaamal arundhu | Drink it fully without spilling a single drop! |
| Sengani chaaru pizhindhu | Squeezing the juice of the sweet ripe fruit, |
| Sindhi vidaamal arundhu | Drink it fully without spilling a single drop! |
| Andha naadagam vara vidu | Let that dramatic play begin, |
| Indha maeniyai selavidu | Surrender and spend this youthful body, |
| Female | |
| Alli pandhal kaalgaleduthu | Stepping forward onto the legs of the lily canopy, |
| Aattam aadida vaa | Come, let us dance! |
| Angoru maligai kili eduthu | Taking the jasmine parrot over there, |
| Paattu paadida vaa | Come, let us sing a song! |
| Male | |
| …………………………… | |
| Female | |
| Chandhiran pattadhum panjanai suttadhu | As the moonlight touched, the soft cotton bed felt ablaze, |
| Unnaal vandha mayakkam | Such is the spell of intoxication caused by you! |
| Mandhiram enbadhu andhiyil aavadhu | What is called a magic spell comes alive at dusk, |
| Kidaithaal adhu vilangum | Once attained, its secret becomes clear! |
| Aadaiyil paadal muzhangu | Let the song resound within the folds of the dress, |
| Jaadaiyil kaadhal vazhangu | Bestow love through subtle gestures and glances! |
| Aadaiyil paadal muzhangu | Let the song resound within the folds of the dress, |
| Jaadaiyil kaadhal vazhangu | Bestow love through subtle gestures and glances! |
| Andha naadagam vara vidu | Let that dramatic play begin, |
| Indha maeniyai selavidu | Surrender and spend this youthful body, |
| Female | |
| Alli pandhal kaalgaleduthu | Stepping forward onto the legs of the lily canopy, |
| Aattam aadida vaa | Come, let us dance! |
| Angoru maligai kili eduthu | Taking the jasmine parrot over there, |
| Paattu paadida vaa | Come, let us sing a song! |
| Both :…………………………………… | |
அல்லிப் பந்தல் கால்களெடுத்து
ஆட்டமாடிடவா
அங்கொரு மல்லிகை கிள்ளி எடுத்து
பாட்டுப் பாடிடவா
Stepping forward onto the legs of the lily canopy,
Come, let us dance!
Taking the jasmine parrot over there,
Come, let us sing a song!
அல்லிப் பந்தல் கால்களெடுத்து
ஆட்டமாடிடவா
அங்கொரு மல்லிகை கிள்ளி எடுத்து
பாட்டுப் பாடிடவா
Stepping forward onto the legs of the lily canopy,
Come, let us dance!
Taking the jasmine parrot over there,
Come, let us sing a song!
அந்த நடகம் வர விடு
இந்த மேனியை செலவிடு
அந்த நடகம் வர விடு
இந்த மேனியை செலவிடு
Let that dramatic play begin,
Surrender and spend this youthful body,
Let that dramatic play begin,
Surrender and spend this youthful body,
அல்லிப் பந்தல் கால்களெடுத்து
ஆட்டமாடிடவா
அங்கொரு மல்லிகை கிள்ளி எடுத்து
பாட்டுப் பாடிடவா
Stepping forward onto the legs of the lily canopy,
Come, let us dance!
Taking the jasmine parrot over there,
Come, let us sing a song!
..................................
பொன்னொடு பூவொடு
கன்னியின் மெல்லிடை
கண்ணில் வந்து விழுந்து
கண்டது நெஞ்சது கையது தந்தது
கனிந்தே வரும் விருந்து
செங்கனிச் சாறு பிழிந்து
சிந்தி விடாமல் அருந்து
செங்கனிச் சாறு பிழிந்து
சிந்தி விடாமல் அருந்து
அந்த நடகம் வர விடு
இந்த மேனியை செலவிடு
Adorned with gold and flowers, the maiden's delicate waist,
Falls straight into the sight of the eyes,
The heart beheld it, the hands offered it,
A feast that arrives perfectly ripened!
Squeezing the juice of the sweet ripe fruit,
Drink it fully without spilling a single drop!
Squeezing the juice of the sweet ripe fruit,
Drink it fully without spilling a single drop!
Let that dramatic play begin,
Surrender and spend this youthful body,
அல்லிப் பந்தல் கால்களெடுத்து
ஆட்டமாடிடவா
அங்கொரு மல்லிகை கிள்ளி எடுத்து
பாட்டுப் பாடிடவா
Stepping forward onto the legs of the lily canopy,
Come, let us dance!
Taking the jasmine parrot over there,
Come, let us sing a song!
........................
சந்திரன் பட்டதும் பஞ்சணை சுட்டது
உன்னால் வந்த மயக்கம்
மந்திரம் என்பது அல்லியிலாவது
கிடைத்தால் அது விளங்கும்
ஆடையில் பாடல் முழங்கு
ஜாடையில் காதல் வழங்கு
ஆடையில் பாடல் முழங்கு
ஜாடையில் காதல் வழங்கு
அந்த நடகம் வர விடு
இந்த மேனியை செலவிடு
As the moonlight touched, the soft cotton bed felt ablaze,
Such is the spell of intoxication caused by you!
What is called a magic spell comes alive at dusk,
Once attained, its secret becomes clear!
Let the song resound within the folds of the dress,
Bestow love through subtle gestures and glances!
Let the song resound within the folds of the dress,
Bestow love through subtle gestures and glances!
Let that dramatic play begin,
Surrender and spend this youthful body,
அல்லிப் பந்தல் கால்களெடுத்து
ஆட்டமாடிடவா
அங்கொரு மல்லிகை கிள்ளி எடுத்து
பாட்டுப் பாடிடவா
Stepping forward onto the legs of the lily canopy,
Come, let us dance!
Taking the jasmine parrot over there,
Come, let us sing a song!
.....................................
Alli pandhal kaalgaleduthu
Stepping forward onto the legs of the lily canopy,
Aattam aadida vaa
Come, let us dance!
Angoru maligai kili eduthu
Taking the jasmine parrot over there,
Paattu paadida vaa
Come, let us sing a song!
Alli pandhal kaalgaleduthu
Stepping forward onto the legs of the lily canopy,
Aattam aadida vaa
Come, let us dance!
Angoru maligai kili eduthu
Taking the jasmine parrot over there,
Paattu paadida vaa
Come, let us sing a song!
Andha naadagam vara vidu
Let that dramatic play begin,
Indha maeniyai selavidu
Surrender and spend this youthful body,
Andha naadagam vara vidu
Let that dramatic play begin,
Indha maeniyai selavidu
Surrender and spend this youthful body,
Alli pandhal kaalgaleduthu
Stepping forward onto the legs of the lily canopy,
Aattam aadida vaa
Come, let us dance!
Angoru maligai kili eduthu
Taking the jasmine parrot over there,
Paattu paadida vaa
Come, let us sing a song!
……………………….
Ponnodu poovodu kanniyin mellidai
Adorned with gold and flowers, the maiden's delicate waist,
Kannil vandhu vizhundhu
Falls straight into the sight of the eyes,
Kandadhu nenjadhu kaiyadhu thandhadhu
The heart beheld it, the hands offered it,
Kanindhae varum virundhu
A feast that arrives perfectly ripened!
Sengani chaaru pizhindhu
Squeezing the juice of the sweet ripe fruit,
Sindhi vidaamal arundhu
Drink it fully without spilling a single drop!
Sengani chaaru pizhindhu
Squeezing the juice of the sweet ripe fruit,
Sindhi vidaamal arundhu
Drink it fully without spilling a single drop!
Andha naadagam vara vidu
Let that dramatic play begin,
Indha maeniyai selavidu
Surrender and spend this youthful body,
Alli pandhal kaalgaleduthu
Stepping forward onto the legs of the lily canopy,
Aattam aadida vaa
Come, let us dance!
Angoru maligai kili eduthu
Taking the jasmine parrot over there,
Paattu paadida vaa
Come, let us sing a song!
……………………………
Chandhiran pattadhum panjanai suttadhu
As the moonlight touched, the soft cotton bed felt ablaze,
Unnaal vandha mayakkam
Such is the spell of intoxication caused by you!
Mandhiram enbadhu andhiyil aavadhu
What is called a magic spell comes alive at dusk,
Kidaithaal adhu vilangum
Once attained, its secret becomes clear!
Aadaiyil paadal muzhangu
Let the song resound within the folds of the dress,
Jaadaiyil kaadhal vazhangu
Bestow love through subtle gestures and glances!
Aadaiyil paadal muzhangu
Let the song resound within the folds of the dress,
Jaadaiyil kaadhal vazhangu
Bestow love through subtle gestures and glances!
Andha naadagam vara vidu
Let that dramatic play begin,
Indha maeniyai selavidu
Surrender and spend this youthful body,
Alli pandhal kaalgaleduthu
Stepping forward onto the legs of the lily canopy,
Aattam aadida vaa
Come, let us dance!
Angoru maligai kili eduthu
Taking the jasmine parrot over there,
Paattu paadida vaa
Come, let us sing a song!
Both :……………………………………
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Alli Pandhal Kaalgaleduthu' is a lush, romantic song from the classic Tamil film 'Vennira Aadai' (1965). Authored by lyricist Kannadasan, the song paints a vivid picture of romantic romance, intimate excitement, and poetic allure. Using natural imagery like flower canopies, delicate parrots, and sweet fruit juice, the song invites a partner to participate in the joyous dance and song of passion. The lyrics articulate the deep romantic longing where moonlight feels warm and twilight brings magical spells of intimacy. Kannadasan masterfully combines playful flirtation with deep sensual desire, calling on lovers to embrace the sweet play of love and surrender completely to each other.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)
“Alli pandhal kaalgaleduthu / Aattam aadida vaa”
Repetition of initial consonant/vowel sounds across words in the same line, such as 'Alli' and 'Aattam' or 'Angoru' and 'Paattu'.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Chandhiran pattadhum panjanai suttadhu / Mandhiram enbadhu andhiyil aavadhu”
Matching second consonants across lines, e.g., 'Chandhiran' and 'Mandhiram', which creates rhythmic flow in Tamil poetry.
Uvamaani (Sensual Metaphor)
“Sengani chaaru pizhindhu / Sindhi vidaamal arundhu”
The line compares intimate affection and love to squeezing and savoring the juice of a ripe fruit without wasting a drop.
Hyperbole / Oxymoron
“Chandhiran pattadhum panjanai suttadhu”
Describing the cool cotton bed burning upon moonlight touch highlights extreme heat of passion and longing.
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Trivia
'Vennira Aadai' (1965) marked the silver screen debut of J. Jayalalithaa, who later became an iconic actress and six-time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The film also introduced notable actors Vennira Aadai Nirmala, Srikanth, and Vennira Aadai Moorthy. The soundtrack was composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, standing out as one of their final major albums together before their brief separation.
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