Ithu Oru Pudhu Vitha
From Kanni Theevu · 1981
- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Kanni Theevu1981
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Hae… idhu oru pudhu vidha | Hey... this is a new kind of |
| Ragasiya adhisaya logam | Secret, mysterious world |
| Idhu varai nadandhadhai marandhidu | Forget whatever has happened until now |
| Kidaitthadhu laabam | Whatever was gained is a profit |
| Laabam… haa | Profit... haa |
| Female | |
| Kandadhai chollaadhae | Don't reveal what you saw |
| Naan sonnadhai chollaadhae | Don't repeat what I said |
| Kandadhai chollaadhae | Don't reveal what you saw |
| Naan sonnadhai chollaadhae | Don't repeat what I said |
| Hae… paavam vilagaadhu unmai maraiyaadhu | Hey... sin will not leave, truth will not be hidden |
| Pazhigal thodaraamal pogaadhu endrum | Blames will not fail to pursue forever |
| Female | |
| Kandadhai chollaadhae | Don't reveal what you saw |
| Naan sonnadhai chollaadhae | Don't repeat what I said |
| Kandadhai chollaadhae | Don't reveal what you saw |
| Naan sonnadhai chollaadhae | Don't repeat what I said |
| Hae… idhu oru pudhu vidha | Hey... this is a new kind of |
| Ragasiya adhisaya logam | Secret, mysterious world |
| Female | |
| Sooriyanai chila maegangal | A few clouds may hide the sun |
| Maraithidalaam sila kaalangal | For a brief period of time |
| Iravugal mudiyum….. pozhudhugal vidiyum | Nights will end... dawn will break |
| Nermai illaa oru aatchiyilae | In a reign that lacks honesty |
| Poonaigalum puli aagaadho | Won't even cats act like tigers? |
| Ninaippadhum nadappadhum ondralla | What one thinks and what actually happens are not the same |
| Female | |
| Kandadhai chollaadhae | Don't reveal what you saw |
| Naan sonnadhai chollaadhae | Don't repeat what I said |
| Hae… paavam vilagaadhu unmai maraiyaadhu | Hey... sin will not leave, truth will not be hidden |
| Pazhigal thodaraamal pogaadhu endrum | Blames will not fail to pursue forever |
| Female | |
| Kandadhai chollaadhae | Don't reveal what you saw |
| Naan sonnadhai chollaadhae | Don't repeat what I said |
| Chorus | |
| …………………… | ... |
| Female | |
| Kaathirundhen vegu naalaaga | I have been waiting for a very long time |
| Paarthu vandhen unai kaanaamal | I kept looking for you without finding you |
| Nadandhadhu yaavum… mudigira naeram | Everything that happened... is coming to an end |
| Seidha vinai adhu theeraadho | Won't past deeds meet their retribution? |
| Kaalam vandhaal vidhi maaraadho | When the time comes, won't destiny change? |
| Nanmaigal thaedi varugindra naeram | This is the time when goodness comes searching for us |
| Female | |
| Kandadhai chollaadhae | Don't reveal what you saw |
| Naan sonnadhai chollaadhae | Don't repeat what I said |
| Kandadhai chollaadhae | Don't reveal what you saw |
| Naan sonnadhai chollaadhae | Don't repeat what I said |
| Hae… paavam vilagaadhu unmai maraiyaadhu | Hey... sin will not leave, truth will not be hidden |
| Pazhigal thodaraamal pogaadhu endrum | Blames will not fail to pursue forever |
| Female | |
| Kandadhai chollaadhae | Don't reveal what you saw |
| Naan sonnadhai chollaadhae | Don't repeat what I said |
| Kandadhai chollaadhae | Don't reveal what you saw |
| Naan sonnadhai chollaadhae | Don't repeat what I said |
| Chorus | |
| Lallala lallaalaa lala lallala lallaalaa lala | Lallala lallaalaa lala lallala lallaalaa lala |
| Lallala lallaalaa lala lallala lallaalaa lala | Lallala lallaalaa lala lallala lallaalaa lala |
| Lallala lallaalaa lala lallala lallaalaa lala | Lallala lallaalaa lala lallala lallaalaa lala |
| Lallala lallaalaa lala lallala lallaalaa lala | Lallala lallaalaa lala lallala lallaalaa lala |
ஹே... இது ஒரு புது வித
ரகசிய அதிசய லோகம்
இது வரை நடந்ததை மறந்திடு
கிடைத்தது லாபம்
லாபம்... ஹா
Hey... this is a new kind of
Secret, mysterious world
Forget whatever has happened until now
Whatever was gained is a profit
Profit... haa
கண்டதச் சொல்லாதே
நான் சொன்னதச் சொல்லாதே
கண்டதச் சொல்லாதே
நான் சொன்னதச் சொல்லாதே
ஹே... பாவம் விலகாது உண்மை மறையாது
பழிகள் தொடராமல் போகாது என்றும்
Don't reveal what you saw
Don't repeat what I said
Don't reveal what you saw
Don't repeat what I said
Hey... sin will not leave, truth will not be hidden
Blames will not fail to pursue forever
கண்டதச் சொல்லாதே
நான் சொன்னதச் சொல்லாதே
கண்டதச் சொல்லாதே
நான் சொன்னதச் சொல்லாதே
ஹே... இது ஒரு புது வித
ரகசிய அதிசய லோகம்
Don't reveal what you saw
Don't repeat what I said
Don't reveal what you saw
Don't repeat what I said
Hey... this is a new kind of
Secret, mysterious world
சூரியனைச் சில மேகங்கள்
மறைத்திடலாம் சில காலங்கள்
இரவுகள் முடியும் பொழுதுகள் விடியும்
நேர்மை இல்லா ஒரு ஆட்சியிலே
பூனைகளும் புலி ஆகாதோ
நினைப்பதும் நடப்பதும் ஒன்றல்ல
A few clouds may hide the sun
For a brief period of time
Nights will end... dawn will break
In a reign that lacks honesty
Won't even cats act like tigers?
What one thinks and what actually happens are not the same
கண்டதச் சொல்லாதே
நான் சொன்னதச் சொல்லாதே
ஹே... பாவம் விலகாது உண்மை மறையாது
பழிகள் தொடராமல் போகாது என்றும்
Don't reveal what you saw
Don't repeat what I said
Hey... sin will not leave, truth will not be hidden
Blames will not fail to pursue forever
கண்டதச் சொல்லாதே
நான் சொன்னதச் சொல்லாதே
Don't reveal what you saw
Don't repeat what I said
....................................
...
காத்திருந்தேன் வெகு நாளாக
பார்த்து வந்தேன் உனைக் காணாமல்
நடந்தது யாவும் முடிகிற நேரம்
செய்த வினை அது தீராதோ
காலம் வந்தால் விதி மாறாதோ
நன்மைகள் தேடி வருகின்ற நேரம்
I have been waiting for a very long time
I kept looking for you without finding you
Everything that happened... is coming to an end
Won't past deeds meet their retribution?
When the time comes, won't destiny change?
This is the time when goodness comes searching for us
கண்டதச் சொல்லாதே
நான் சொன்னதச் சொல்லாதே
கண்டதச் சொல்லாதே
நான் சொன்னதச் சொல்லாதே
ஹே... பாவம் விலகாது உண்மை மறையாது
பழிகள் தொடராமல் போகாது என்றும்
Don't reveal what you saw
Don't repeat what I said
Don't reveal what you saw
Don't repeat what I said
Hey... sin will not leave, truth will not be hidden
Blames will not fail to pursue forever
கண்டதச் சொல்லாதே
நான் சொன்னதச் சொல்லாதே
கண்டதச் சொல்லாதே
நான் சொன்னதச் சொல்லாதே
Don't reveal what you saw
Don't repeat what I said
Don't reveal what you saw
Don't repeat what I said
லல்லல லல்லாலா லல லல்லல லல்லாலா
லல்லல லல்லாலா லல லல்லல லல்லாலா
லல்லல லல்லாலா லல லல்லல லல்லாலா
லல்லல லல்லாலா லல லல்லல லல்லாலா
Lallala lallaalaa lala lallala lallaalaa lala
Lallala lallaalaa lala lallala lallaalaa lala
Lallala lallaalaa lala lallala lallaalaa lala
Lallala lallaalaa lala lallala lallaalaa lala
Hae… idhu oru pudhu vidha
Hey... this is a new kind of
Ragasiya adhisaya logam
Secret, mysterious world
Idhu varai nadandhadhai marandhidu
Forget whatever has happened until now
Kidaitthadhu laabam
Whatever was gained is a profit
Laabam… haa
Profit... haa
Kandadhai chollaadhae
Don't reveal what you saw
Naan sonnadhai chollaadhae
Don't repeat what I said
Kandadhai chollaadhae
Don't reveal what you saw
Naan sonnadhai chollaadhae
Don't repeat what I said
Hae… paavam vilagaadhu unmai maraiyaadhu
Hey... sin will not leave, truth will not be hidden
Pazhigal thodaraamal pogaadhu endrum
Blames will not fail to pursue forever
Kandadhai chollaadhae
Don't reveal what you saw
Naan sonnadhai chollaadhae
Don't repeat what I said
Kandadhai chollaadhae
Don't reveal what you saw
Naan sonnadhai chollaadhae
Don't repeat what I said
Hae… idhu oru pudhu vidha
Hey... this is a new kind of
Ragasiya adhisaya logam
Secret, mysterious world
Sooriyanai chila maegangal
A few clouds may hide the sun
Maraithidalaam sila kaalangal
For a brief period of time
Iravugal mudiyum….. pozhudhugal vidiyum
Nights will end... dawn will break
Nermai illaa oru aatchiyilae
In a reign that lacks honesty
Poonaigalum puli aagaadho
Won't even cats act like tigers?
Ninaippadhum nadappadhum ondralla
What one thinks and what actually happens are not the same
Kandadhai chollaadhae
Don't reveal what you saw
Naan sonnadhai chollaadhae
Don't repeat what I said
Hae… paavam vilagaadhu unmai maraiyaadhu
Hey... sin will not leave, truth will not be hidden
Pazhigal thodaraamal pogaadhu endrum
Blames will not fail to pursue forever
Kandadhai chollaadhae
Don't reveal what you saw
Naan sonnadhai chollaadhae
Don't repeat what I said
……………………
...
Kaathirundhen vegu naalaaga
I have been waiting for a very long time
Paarthu vandhen unai kaanaamal
I kept looking for you without finding you
Nadandhadhu yaavum… mudigira naeram
Everything that happened... is coming to an end
Seidha vinai adhu theeraadho
Won't past deeds meet their retribution?
Kaalam vandhaal vidhi maaraadho
When the time comes, won't destiny change?
Nanmaigal thaedi varugindra naeram
This is the time when goodness comes searching for us
Kandadhai chollaadhae
Don't reveal what you saw
Naan sonnadhai chollaadhae
Don't repeat what I said
Kandadhai chollaadhae
Don't reveal what you saw
Naan sonnadhai chollaadhae
Don't repeat what I said
Hae… paavam vilagaadhu unmai maraiyaadhu
Hey... sin will not leave, truth will not be hidden
Pazhigal thodaraamal pogaadhu endrum
Blames will not fail to pursue forever
Kandadhai chollaadhae
Don't reveal what you saw
Naan sonnadhai chollaadhae
Don't repeat what I said
Kandadhai chollaadhae
Don't reveal what you saw
Naan sonnadhai chollaadhae
Don't repeat what I said
Lallala lallaalaa lala lallala lallaalaa lala
Lallala lallaalaa lala lallala lallaalaa lala
Lallala lallaalaa lala lallala lallaalaa lala
Lallala lallaalaa lala lallala lallaalaa lala
Lallala lallaalaa lala lallala lallaalaa lala
Lallala lallaalaa lala lallala lallaalaa lala
Lallala lallaalaa lala lallala lallaalaa lala
Lallala lallaalaa lala lallala lallaalaa lala
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the film Kanni Theevu (1981) focuses on secrecy, karmic balance, and ultimate justice. The recurring refrain cautions against betraying secrets and spreading rumors ('Don't reveal what you saw, don't repeat what I said'), creating an atmosphere of tension and mystery. Beneath the cloak of secrecy lies a philosophy of inevitable truth and righteousness—just as clouds can only temporarily hide the sun, evil deeds and corrupt ruler-ship cannot permanently obscure the light of truth and destiny.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Refrain / Repetend
“Kandadhai chollaadhae / Naan sonnadhai chollaadhae”
The lines 'Kandadhai chollaadhae / Naan sonnadhai chollaadhae' repeat continuously to reinforce the core theme of secrecy and strict confidentiality.
Metaphor
“Sooriyanai chila maegangal / Maraithidalaam sila kaalangal”
Clouds obscuring the sun symbolize temporary suppression of truth and justice by evil forces.
Antithesis / Contrast
“Iravugal mudiyum..... pozhudhugal vidiyum”
The transition from night ending to dawn breaking emphasizes hope and the eventual arrival of light over darkness.
Analogy
“Poonaigalum puli aagaadho”
Comparing cats acting like tigers in dishonest governance serves as a vivid analogy for corrupt or unfit people falsely assuming power.
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Trivia
Kanni Theevu (1981) was directed by T. R. Ramanna and starred Jaishankar, Radhika, and Seema. Although music credits are often overlooked in lesser-known prints, the soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics authored by veteran lyricist Panchu Arunachalam.
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