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Chinna Chinna Izhai

From Pudhaiyal · 1957

Lyricist
Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
Movie name
Pudhaiyal
Movie release year
1957
Lyrics added on
14 Feb 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Chinna chinna izhai
Pinni pinni varum
Sithira kaithari selaiyadi
Namma thenaattil ennaalum
Kondaadum velaiyadi
Chinna chinna izhai
Pinni pinni varum
Sithira kaithari selaiyadi
Namma thenaattil ennaalum
Kondaadum velaiyadi
Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana
Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana
Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana
Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana
Annaiyar thanthaiyar
Vanna kuzhandhaigal
Punnagai mangaiyar pottri punaindhidum
Aadaiyadi seidhumadi podungadi
Hoo ooo oo ooo
Sindhanai sirppigal dhesa thalaivargal
Senthamil solaiyil pootha kalaingargal
Mangala maanilam
Engal mangala maanilam
Kaakum maravar yaavarum
Puvi vaazhvil uyarum makkal ellorum
Vaangi magizhum ponnaadaiyadi
Vaangi magizhum ponnaadaiyadi ooo …..
Thaana thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana
Thaana thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana
Chinna chinna izhai
Pinni pinni varum
Sithira kaithari selaiyadi
Namma thenaattil ennaalum
Kondaadum velaiyadi
Thenaattil ennaalum
Kondaadum velaiyadi
Uzhaithidum eliyavar
Adikkadi thuvaithu vanthaalum
Mangaadha paarvai
Singaara porvai singaara porvai
Panathogai migundhavar
Padithavar peruthavar naadum
Pachai paattaadaii paarthaal kili jaadai
Chorus :Aaaaa aaaa aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa
Female :Pachai paattaadai paarthaal kili jaadai
Ottrumaiyodu athanai noolum
Olungaa vanthaa valarum
Ottrumaiyodu athanai noolum
Olungaa vanthaa valarum
Idhil oru nool arundhaa kularum
idhai ottum ezhai kooturavaalae
Uzhagil thozhil valam uyarum
Indha ulagil thozhil valam uyarum
Ennadi kannama innum solla venumaa
Chorus :Aaa…aaa….aaa…aaa…aaa…aa…
Valluvarin vazhi vandha perum pani
Vaazhvil nanmai undaakum
Thanmaanam kaakum..thanmaanam kaakum
Pudhu vagai pudavaigal
Vidha vidha paravaigal polae
Nalla niram kaattum…naalum pugazh naattum…
Nalla niram kaattum…naalum pugazh naattum…
Chinna chinna izhai
Pinni pinni varum
Sithira kaithari selaiyadi
Namma thenaattil ennaalum
Kondaadum velaiyadi
Thenaattil ennaalum
Kondaadum velaiyadi
Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana
Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana
Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana
Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana
Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana
Thaiya raiyaa thanna thaana
Tiny, delicate threads
woven closely together
make this artistic handloom sari, my friend!
In our southern land, at all times,
it is a time to celebrate!
Tiny, delicate threads
woven closely together
make this artistic handloom sari, my friend!
In our southern land, at all times,
it is a time to celebrate!
Thaiya raiya thanna thaana
Thaiya raiya thanna thaana
Thaiya raiya thanna thaana
Thaiya raiya thanna thaana
Mothers, fathers,
colorful little children,
and smiling young women lovingly wear
this clothing; weave it and fold it neatly, girls!
Hoo oo oo oo oo oo
Master thinkers, national leaders,
artists who bloomed in the grove of classical Tamil,
the auspicious state,
our blessed land,
and all the brave guardians who protect it,
along with everyone rising high in this world,
happily buy and wear this golden cloth!
Happily buy and wear this golden cloth, ooh...
Thaana thaiya raiya thanna thaana
Thaana thaiya raiya thanna thaana
Tiny, delicate threads
woven closely together
make this artistic handloom sari, my friend!
In our southern land, at all times,
it is a time to celebrate!
In our southern land, at all times,
it is a time to celebrate!
For the hardworking common folk,
even when washed again and again,
its bright look never fades;
what a charming wrap, what a lovely shawl!
The wealthy with great fortunes,
the educated, and the distinguished all seek
this green silk cloth that resembles a vibrant parrot!
Chorus: Aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aa...
Female: This green silk cloth that resembles a vibrant parrot!
If all the threads stay united
and run in harmony, the weave grows smoothly;
If all the threads stay united
and run in harmony, the weave grows smoothly;
if even a single thread snaps, it all gets tangled!
Through the cooperation of the poor workers who bind it,
the world's wealth of labor will rise!
In this world, the wealth of labor will rise!
What do you say, Kannamma, do I need to say more?
Chorus: Aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aa...
This noble craft comes down the path of Valluvar (the ancient Tamil weaver-poet);
it brings goodness to our lives
and guards our self-respect, protects our dignity!
New varieties of saris,
just like all kinds of colorful birds,
show off fine colors and win lasting fame!
Show off fine colors and win lasting fame!
Tiny, delicate threads
woven closely together
make this artistic handloom sari, my friend!
In our southern land, at all times,
it is a time to celebrate!
In our southern land, at all times,
it is a time to celebrate!
Thaiya raiya thanna thaana
Thaiya raiya thanna thaana
Thaiya raiya thanna thaana
Thaiya raiya thanna thaana
Thaiya raiya thanna thaana
Thaiya raiya thanna thaana
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from the 1957 Tamil film 'Pudhaiyal', penned by the legendary poet Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram, is a vibrant homage to the handloom weaving industry and weaver communities of Tamil Nadu. Using the metaphor of weaving individual threads into a fine handloom saree, the poet delivers a profound message about unity, collective strength, and social welfare. Just as a saree requires each thread to stay intact and united in structure, human society thrives when individuals work cooperatively. The lyrics also evoke the historical legacy of weaving in Tamil culture, tracing its roots to Saint-Poet Thiruvalluvar, himself traditionally believed to be a weaver.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis / Rhythm)

Chinna chinna izhai / Pinni pinni varum

The repetition of words like 'Chinna chinna' and 'Pinni pinni' creates rhythmic flow and emphasizes the intricate, delicate nature of threads.

Metaphor / Social Allegory

Ottrumaiyodu athanai noolum / Olungaa vanthaa valarum

The weaving of individual threads into a cloth serves as a direct allegory for social unity and cooperative effort.

Upamai (Simile)

Vidha vidha paravaigal polae

Comparing the colorful new varieties of sarees to diverse species of birds ('Vidha vidha paravaigal polae').

Alliteration & Monnai (Initial Rhyme)

Pudhu vagai pudavaigal / Vidha vidha paravaigal polae

The repetition of the initial consonant 'P' sound ('Pudhu', 'pudavaigal', 'paravaigal') enhances poetic sweetness.

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Trivia

Pudhaiyal (1957) starred Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. The song 'Chinna Chinna Izhai' was composed by the legendary musical duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and sung by T. M. Soundararajan along with P. Susheela and Jikki. Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram's lyrics famously highlighted socialist ideas, cooperative movement ideals, and worker pride during the post-independence era.

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