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Andhi Neram

From Panchali · 1959

Lyricist: A. Maruthakasi
Singer: K. Jamunarani
Music director: K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name: Panchali
Movie release year: 1959
Lyrics added on: 13 May 2025

Lyrics & meaning

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Andhi neram aathangarai ooram

Aanaikaagha naan kanniyum vechen

Andha kanniyilae thaan

Oru aalum vandhu vizhavum kanden

Andhi neram aathangarai ooram

Aanaikaagha naan kanniyum vechen

Andha kanniyilae thaan

Oru aalum vandhu vizhavum kanden

Arughil odi sendren

Athaanai kanden

Nenjam pithaaghi nindren

En sothaagha kondaen

Arughil odi sendren

Athaanai kanden

Nenjam pithaaghi nindren

En sothaagha kondaen

En kann ambai naan veesi

Sengarumbaana mozhi paesi

En kann ambai naan veesi

Sengarumbaana mozhi paesi

Santhosam kondaadum bodhu

Santhosam kondaadum bodhu

Avar thaalam pottu paada kanden

Avar thaalam pottu paada kanden

Andhi neram aathangarai ooram

Aanaikaagha naan kanniyum vechen

Andha kanniyilae thaan

Oru aalum vandhu vizhavum kanden

Unadhu vaazhvil ibam

Ennaale pongum

Adi ennaasai thangam

Endru sonnarae singam

Unadhu vaazhvil ibam

Ennaale pongum

Adi ennaasai thangam

Endru sonnarae singam

Avar sollaalae magizhndhenae

Naan villaagha vilaindhenae

Avar sollaalae magizhndhenae

Naan villaagha vilaindhenae

Ellamae en ennam polae

Ellamae en ennam polae

Iniyaaghum endre aadugindrenae

Iniyaaghum endre aadugindrenae

Andhi neram aathangarai ooram

Aanaikaagha naan kanniyum vechen

Andha kanniyilae thaan

Oru aalum vandhu vizhavum kanden

Andhi neram aathangarai ooram

Aanaikaagha naan kanniyum vechen

Andha kanniyilae thaan

Oru aalum vandhu vizhavum kanden

At dusk along the riverbank,

I set a trap for an elephant,

and right into that trap,

I saw a man come and fall!

At dusk along the riverbank,

I set a trap for an elephant,

and right into that trap,

I saw a man come and fall!

I ran up close to see,

and found my beloved there;

my heart went crazy with love,

and I claimed him as my own.

I ran up close to see,

and found my beloved there;

my heart went crazy with love,

and I claimed him as my own.

Shooting arrows with my eyes,

speaking words as sweet as sugarcane,

Shooting arrows with my eyes,

speaking words as sweet as sugarcane,

as I celebrated my joy,

as I celebrated my joy,

I saw him keeping the beat and singing along.

I saw him keeping the beat and singing along.

At dusk along the riverbank,

I set a trap for an elephant,

and right into that trap,

I saw a man come and fall!

"Joy in your life

will overflow because of me,

oh my precious sweetheart,"

so declared that lion of a man!

"Joy in your life

will overflow because of me,

oh my precious sweetheart,"

so declared that lion of a man!

Delighted by his words,

I bent like a bow in shy joy;

Delighted by his words,

I bent like a bow in shy joy;

Everything just as I wished,

everything just as I wished,

will come true from now on, so I dance!

will come true from now on, so I dance!

At dusk along the riverbank,

I set a trap for an elephant,

and right into that trap,

I saw a man come and fall!

At dusk along the riverbank,

I set a trap for an elephant,

and right into that trap,

I saw a man come and fall!

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful and romantic song from 'Panchali' (1959) describes a heroine's delighted surprise upon encountering her beloved near a riverbank at twilight. Using metaphoric folklore imagery, she sings about setting a trap meant for an elephant, only for her hero to step into her trap of love instead. As they interact, she uses playful charm, glances like arrows, and sweet conversation. In return, her hero reassures her of lifelong happiness and affection. Overflowing with joy and optimism about a bright future together, the heroine dances in celebration of their love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor (உவமை / உருவகம்)

“En kann ambai naan veesi”

Compares glances from the eyes to sharp arrows ('Kann ambai') fired at the lover.

Metaphor (உருவகம்)

“Sengarumbaana mozhi paesi”

Compares sweet speech to red sugarcane ('Sengarumbaana mozhi').

Metaphor (உருவகம்)

“Endru sonnarae singam”

Refers to the valiant hero metaphorically as a lion ('Singam').

Simile (உவமையணி)

“Naan villaagha vilaindhenae”

Describes bending coyly or gracefully like a bow ('Villaagha vilaindhenae') in response to praise.

Monai / Alliteration (மோனை)

“Andhi neram aathangarai ooram”

Repetition of initial vowel sound 'A' in 'Andhi', 'Aathangarai', 'Aanaikaagha', 'Andha'.

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Trivia

Composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi, 'Andhi neram aathangarai ooram' features the vibrant vocal rendition of K. Jamunarani. The song showcases Maruthakasi's signature ability to blend folk-style narrative tropes with cinematic romantic poetry.

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