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Andhaga Ooril Oru Rajakumaari

From Neela Malargal · 1979

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Neela Malargal
Movie release year
1979
Lyrics added on
19 Jul 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Angadha naatil vaazhnthirunthaalae
Oru ezhai kumaari
Yaanai maalai pottadhanaalae nanananana
Rajakumaari…….aval oru raajakumaari
Angadha naatil vaazhnthirunthaalae
Oru ezhai kumaari
Yaanai maalai pottadhanaalae nanananana
Rajakumaari…….aval oru raajakumaari
………………….
Kaalangal vandhaal kaagitham kooda
Kappalgalaagum kadalilum odum
Kaalangal vandhaal kaagitham kooda
Kappalgalaagum kadalilum odum
Pirandha veedu kudisai endraal
Pugundha veedu maaligai thaan
Pirandha veedu kudisai endraal
Pugundha veedu maaligai thaan
Kaalangal maaridum kannamma
Adutha naalai ninaithu kondu
Vandha naalil vaazhndhu paaru
Aasai yenadi sollammaa
Aasai yenadi sollammaa aaa…aaa
Angadha naatil vaazhnthirunthaalae
Oru ezhai kumaari
Yaanai maalai pottadhanaalae nanananana
Rajakumaari…….aval oru raajakumaari
………………………
Aduthavar vaazhvae arpudham pola
Kangalil thondrum kavalaigal koodum
Aduthavar vaazhvae arpudham pola
Kangalil thondrum kavalaigal koodum
Manasu ondrai kadavul vaithaan
Ninaivugalaal kodhikka vaithaan
Manasu ondrai kadavul vaithaan
Ninaivugalaal kodhikka vaithaan
Yaarukku nimmadhi kannamma
Aaru viral kaiyil vanthaal
Andha viral asaivadhillai
Nee undhan paadhaiyil sellammaa…
Nee undhan paadhaiyil sellammaa…aaa..aa…
Angadha naatil vaazhnthirunthaalae
Oru ezhai kumaari
Yaanai maalai pottadhanaalae nanananana
Rajakumaari…….aval oru raajakumaari
In the kingdom of Angadha, there lived
a poor young girl.
Because the royal elephant placed a garland on her,
she became a princess... she is a princess!
In the kingdom of Angadha, there lived
a poor young girl.
Because the royal elephant placed a garland on her,
she became a princess... she is a princess!
...
When the right time comes, even paper
becomes a ship and sails across the sea.
When the right time comes, even paper
becomes a ship and sails across the sea.
Though the home she was born in is a hut,
the home she marries into is a palace!
Though the home she was born in is a hut,
the home she marries into is a palace!
Times will change, my dear Kannamma!
Keep tomorrow in mind,
and live fully in the day you have!
Tell me, my girl, why this endless desire?
Tell me, my girl, why this endless desire? Ah... ah...
In the kingdom of Angadha, there lived
a poor young girl.
Because the royal elephant placed a garland on her,
she became a princess... she is a princess!
...
Other people's lives seem so wonderful
to our eyes, and our worries only grow.
Other people's lives seem so wonderful
to our eyes, and our worries only grow.
God asked only for a heart,
yet made it boil over with memories.
God asked only for a heart,
yet made it boil over with memories.
Who truly has peace of mind, my dear Kannamma?
If an extra sixth finger grows on a hand,
that finger cannot even move.
Just keep walking along your own path, my girl...
Just keep walking along your own path, my girl... Ah... ah...
In the kingdom of Angadha, there lived
a poor young girl.
Because the royal elephant placed a garland on her,
she became a princess... she is a princess!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This philosophical song from Neela Malargal uses a fable-like storytelling approach to convey deep life lessons about fate, contentments, and human psychology. It begins with the fable of a poor girl chosen by the royal elephant to become a princess, illustrating how destiny can dramatically alter one's status when the right time arrives, just as a simple paper boat can sail the seas.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor / Analogy

“Kaalangal vandhaal kaagitham kooda / Kappalgalaagum kadalilum odum”

Compares a person's humble origins turning into greatness to a paper boat sailing the ocean.

Monaith Thodai (Alliteration)

“Kaalangal vandhaal kaagitham kooda / Kappalgalaagum kadalilum odum”

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'K' (Kaalangal - Kaagitham - Kappalgalaagum - Kadalilum).

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Pirandha veedu kudisai endraal / Pugundha veedu maaligai thaan”

Rhyming of second consonant letters in consecutive lines ('ran' in Pirandha / 'gun' in Pugundha).

Metaphor / Philosophical Imagery

“Aaru viral kaiyil vanthaal / Andha viral asaivadhillai”

Compares excess desires to an extra sixth finger that is useless and immobile.

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Trivia

The film Neela Malargal (1979) stars Kamal Haasan and Sridevi, with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The lyrics by Kannadasan reflect his signature philosophical depth, blending folklore tropes (the royal elephant choosing a ruler/bride) with existential advice on living in the present moment.

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