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Indru Kaatrukkum Malarukkum

From Saranalayam · 1983

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singers
Vani Jairam, Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Saranalayam
Movie release year
1983
Lyrics added on
16 Dec 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Indru kaatrukkum malarukkum kalyaanamaam
Ingu kaana karunguyilgal kacheriyaam…
Indru kaatrukkum malarukkum kalyaanamaam
Ingu kaana karunguyilgal kacheriyaam
Neela nadhi karaiyl oorkolamaam
Mugil neendhi vilaiyaadum kaar kaalamaam
Neela nadhi karaiyl oorkolamaam
Mugil neendhi vilaiyaadum kaar kaalamaam
Indru kaatrukkum malarukkum kalyaanamaam
Ingu kaana karunguyilgal kacheriyaam…
Paakku marangalin nizhal oram
Nalla pavazha malligaigal paai poda
Aahaa… aahaa… oho… oho…
Paakku marangalin nizhal oram
Nalla pavazha malligaigal paai poda
Maalai pozhudhodu pani thoova
Mella maaran vilaiyaattu arangaera
Maalai pozhudhodu pani thoova
Mella maaran vilaiyaattu arangaera
Rathi maaran vilaiyaattu arangaera
Indru kaatrukkum malarukkum kalyaanamaam
Ingu kaana karunguyilgal kacheriyaam
Neela nadhi karaiyl oorkolamaam
Mugil neendhi vilaiyaadum kaar kaalamaam
Indru kaatrukkum malarukkum kalyaanamaam
Ingu kaana karunguyilgal kacheriyaam…
Solai vanangalin vazhi thorum
Sinnachiriya minmingal vilakkaetra
Aahaa… aahaa… aehaehae aehaehae
Solai vanangalin vazhi thorum
Sinnachiriya minmingal vilakkaetra
Bodhai medhuvaaga thalaikkaera
Mannil paadham padhiyaamal thadumaara
Bodhai medhuvaaga thalaikkaera
Mannil paadham padhiyaamal thadumaara
Vanna paadham padhiyaamal thadumaara
Indru kaatrukkum malarukkum kalyaanamaam
Ingu kaana karunguyilgal kacheriyaam
Neela nadhi karaiyl oorkolamaam
Mugil neendhi vilaiyaadum kaar kaalamaam
Today, the breeze and the flower are getting married,
And to celebrate, the black cuckoos are holding a concert...
Today, the breeze and the flower are getting married,
And to celebrate, the black cuckoos are holding a concert.
Along the bank of the blue river, a procession moves,
In this rainy season where clouds swim and play.
Along the bank of the blue river, a procession moves,
In this rainy season where clouds swim and play.
Today, the breeze and the flower are getting married,
And to celebrate, the black cuckoos are holding a concert...
In the cool shade of the areca palm trees,
As sweet coral jasmines spread out like a bed,
Aaha... aaha... oho... oho...
In the cool shade of the areca palm trees,
As sweet coral jasmines spread out like a bed,
As the evening air drizzles gentle mist,
Love's sweet games slowly begin to unfold,
As the evening air drizzles gentle mist,
Love's sweet games slowly begin to unfold,
The playful romance of Rathi and Kama (goddess and god of love) begins to unfold.
Today, the breeze and the flower are getting married,
And to celebrate, the black cuckoos are holding a concert.
Along the bank of the blue river, a procession moves,
In this rainy season where clouds swim and play.
Today, the breeze and the flower are getting married,
And to celebrate, the black cuckoos are holding a concert...
Along every pathway through the lush groves,
As tiny fireflies light up their little lamps,
Aaha... aaha... ehehey ehehey...
Along every pathway through the lush groves,
As tiny fireflies light up their little lamps,
As a sweet intoxication slowly goes to the head,
And feet stumble without touching the ground,
As a sweet intoxication slowly goes to the head,
And feet stumble without touching the ground,
And delicate, lovely feet stumble without touching the ground.
Today, the breeze and the flower are getting married,
And to celebrate, the black cuckoos are holding a concert.
Along the bank of the blue river, a procession moves,
In this rainy season where clouds swim and play.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This blissful romantic song uses vivid nature imagery to compare the blossoming of love between two souls to a grand wedding celebrated by nature itself. The wind marrying the flower sets the theme, accompanied by cuckoo song concerts, riverbank processions, and monsoon clouds swimming across the sky. As evening settles with cool dew drops, fallen coral jasmine flowers create a fragrant floral carpet, setting a romantic mood reminiscent of the divine lovers Rathi and Manmatha (Kamadeva). Fireflies act as natural lamps along forest paths while love-induced intoxication makes the lovers step lightheadedly on air.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Personification ( உருவகப்படுத்துதல் )

“Indru kaatrukkum malarukkum kalyaanamaam”

Elements of nature are anthropomorphized as human wedding participants—the breeze and flower marry, cuckoos act as concert musicians, and fireflies light lamps.

Metaphor ( உருவகம் )

“Nalla pavazha malligaigal paai poda”

Fallen coral jasmine flowers covering the shaded ground are metaphorically described as a woven sleeping mat ('paai').

Imagery ( காட்சி விவரிப்பு )

“Sinnachiriya minmingal vilakkaetra”

Creates vivid visual imagery of fireflies glowing like illuminated oil lamps along dark forest pathways.

Alliteration ( எதுகை / மோனை )

“Indru kaatrukkum malarukkum kalyaanamaam”

Repetition of initial/secondary consonant sounds creating musical rhythm (e.g., 'Indru kaatrukkum' / 'Ingu kaana').

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Trivia

'Indru Kaatrukkum Malarukkum' is a classic romantic song from the 1983 Tamil film 'Saranalayam', directed by R. Sundarrajan and featuring actor Mohan. Music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, capturing the lush lyrical nature aesthetic popular in 1980s Tamil cinema.

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