Kaathiruppan Kamalakannan
From Uthama Puthiran – 1958 Film · 1958
- Lyricist
- T. K. Sundara Vadhyar
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Details
- Uthama Puthiran – 1958 Film1958
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kaathiruppaan kamala kannan | Lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting |
| Kaathiruppaan kamala kannan | Lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting |
| Angae kaathiruppaan kamala kannan | Over there, lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting |
| Angae kaathiruppaan kamala kannan | Over there, lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting |
| Kanindhu kanindhu anbai | Mellowing with tender love |
| Ninaindhu ninaindhu kannurangaamal | Thinking of her continuously without sleeping |
| Kaathiruppaan kamala kannan | Lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting |
| Kanindhu kanindhu anbai | Mellowing with tender love |
| Ninaindhu ninaindhu kannurangaamal | Thinking of her continuously without sleeping |
| Kaathiruppaan kamala kannan | Lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting |
| Female | |
| Aathangarai thanilae andhi pozhudhinilae | On the riverbank at dusk |
| Aathangharai thanilae andhi pozhudhinilae | On the riverbank at dusk |
| Poottha menmalar polae | Like a soft bloomed flower |
| Punidhamaana vanidhai raadhai varugai kaana | To see the arrival of the pure woman Radha |
| Kaathiruppaan kamala kannan | Lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting |
| Female | |
| Gopiyar konjum sallaaban | Playfully chatting with the Gopis |
| Gopiyar konjum sallaaban | Playfully chatting with the Gopis |
| Vaenghuzhalisai amudhoottum | Nurturing with nectar-like bamboo flute music |
| Ezhilodu sugam kaattum | Displaying joy along with elegance |
| Gopiyar konjum sallaaban | Playfully chatting with the Gopis |
| Vaenghuzhalisai amudhoottum | Nurturing with nectar-like bamboo flute music |
| Ezhilodu sugam kaattum | Displaying joy along with elegance |
| Gopiyar konjum sallaaban | Playfully chatting with the Gopis |
| Female | |
| Thaavi pidippaan… | He will leap and catch... |
| Aa… aa… aa… aa… aa..aa.. | Aa... aa... aa... aa... aa..aa.. |
| Thaavi pidippaan thaavi pidippaan | He will leap and catch, leap and catch |
| Thaavi pidippaan | He will leap and catch |
| Vennai thayir kudathai thaduppaan | He will block the pots of butter and curd |
| Thaavi pidippaan | He will leap and catch |
| Vennai thayir kudathai thaduppaan | He will block the pots of butter and curd |
| Tharaiyil amarndhu raadhai | Sitting on the ground, Radha's |
| Uruvam varaindhu kondu angu | Drawing her portrait, over there |
| Kaathiruppaan kamala kannan | Lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting |
| Female | |
| Vaedikkaiyaai seivaan alangaaram | Playfully he will adorn her |
| Vaedikkaiyaai seivaan alangaaram | Playfully he will adorn her |
| Veenai isaikka cholli | Asking her to play the veena |
| Vaenduvaan sila naeram | He will request at times |
| Veenai isaikka cholli | Asking her to play the veena |
| Vaenduvaan sila naeram | He will request at times |
| Female | |
| Vaedikkaiyaai seivaan alangaaram | Playfully he will adorn her |
| Paaduvaan… aa… | He will sing... aa... |
| Adharkkavalaaduvaal… aa… aa… | For that, she will dance... aa... aa... |
| Female | |
| Paaduvaan adharkkavalaaduvaal | He will sing, and she will dance for it |
| Pala naeram paaduvaan adharkkavalaaduvaal | Many times he will sing and she will dance for it |
| Maru naeram paadham nogumae | At other times, worrying that her feet might hurt |
| Endru parivudan kaadhalinbamae | With compassion, the bliss of love |
| Thandha naayagan vandhu | The loving hero who gave it, comes and |
| Female | |
| Kaathiruppaan kamala kannan | Lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting |
| Kanindhu kanindhu anbai | Mellowing with tender love |
| Ninaindhu ninaindhu kannurangaamal | Thinking of her continuously without sleeping |
| Kaathiruppaan kamala kannan… | Lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting... |
காத்திருப்பான் கமலக் கண்ணன்
காத்திருப்பான் கமலக் கண்ணன்
அங்கே காத்திருப்பான் கமலக் கண்ணன்
அங்கே காத்திருப்பான் கமலக் கண்ணன்
கனிந்து கனிந்து அன்பை
நினைந்து நினைந்து கண்ணுறங்காமல்
காத்திருப்பான் கமலக் கண்ணன்
கனிந்து கனிந்து அன்பை
நினைந்து நினைந்து கண்ணுறங்காமல்
காத்திருப்பான் கமலக் கண்ணன்
Lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting
Lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting
Over there, lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting
Over there, lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting
Mellowing with tender love
Thinking of her continuously without sleeping
Lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting
Mellowing with tender love
Thinking of her continuously without sleeping
Lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting
ஆற்றங்கரை தனிலே அந்திப் பொழுதினிலே
ஆற்றங்கரை தனிலே அந்திப் பொழுதினிலே
பூத்த மென் மலர் போலப்
புனிதமான வனிதை ராதை வருகையைக் காணக்
காத்திருப்பான் கமலக் கண்ணன்
On the riverbank at dusk
On the riverbank at dusk
Like a soft bloomed flower
To see the arrival of the pure woman Radha
Lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting
கோபியர் கொஞ்சும் சல்லாபன்
கோபியர் கொஞ்சும் சல்லாபன்
வேய்ங் குழலிசை அமுதூட்டும்
எழிலொடு சுகம் காட்டும்
கோபியர் கொஞ்சும் சல்லாபன்
வேய்ங் குழலிசை அமுதூட்டும்
எழிலொடு சுகம் காட்டும்
கோபியர் கொஞ்சும் சல்லாபன்
Playfully chatting with the Gopis
Playfully chatting with the Gopis
Nurturing with nectar-like bamboo flute music
Displaying joy along with elegance
Playfully chatting with the Gopis
Nurturing with nectar-like bamboo flute music
Displaying joy along with elegance
Playfully chatting with the Gopis
தாவிப் பிடிப்பான்.....
ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.......ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ....
தாவிப் பிடிப்பான் தாவிப் பிடிப்பான்
தாவிப் பிடிப்பான்
வெண்ணைத் தயிர்க் குடத்தைத் தடுப்பான்
தாவிப் பிடிப்பான்
வெண்ணைத் தயிர்க் குடத்தைத் தடுப்பான்
தரையில் அமர்ந்து ராதை
உருவம் வரைந்து கொண்டு அங்கு
காத்திருப்பான் கமலக் கண்ணன்..........
He will leap and catch...
Aa... aa... aa... aa... aa..aa..
He will leap and catch, leap and catch
He will leap and catch
He will block the pots of butter and curd
He will leap and catch
He will block the pots of butter and curd
Sitting on the ground, Radha's
Drawing her portrait, over there
Lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting
வேடிக்கையாய்ச் செய்வான் அலங்காரம்
வேடிக்கையாய்ச் செய்வான் அலங்காரம்
வீணை இசைக்கச் சொல்லி
வேண்டுவான் சிலநேரம்
வீணை இசைக்கச் சொல்லி
வேண்டுவான் சிலநேரம்
Playfully he will adorn her
Playfully he will adorn her
Asking her to play the veena
He will request at times
Asking her to play the veena
He will request at times
வேடிக்கையாய்ச் செய்வான் அலங்காரம்
பாடுவான்.......ஆ......
அதற்கவள் ஆடுவாள்.....ஆ......ஆ.....
Playfully he will adorn her
He will sing... aa...
For that, she will dance... aa... aa...
பாடுவான் அதற்கவள் ஆடுவாள்
பல நேரம் பாடுவான் அதற்கவள் ஆடுவாள்
மறு நேரம் பாதம் நோகுமே
என்று பரிவுடன் காதல் இன்பமே
தந்த நாயகன் வந்து
He will sing, and she will dance for it
Many times he will sing and she will dance for it
At other times, worrying that her feet might hurt
With compassion, the bliss of love
The loving hero who gave it, comes and
காத்திருப்பான் கமலக் கண்ணன்.......
கனிந்து கனிந்து அன்பை
நினைந்து நினைந்து கண்ணுறங்காமல்
காத்திருப்பான் கமலக் கண்ணன்
Lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting
Mellowing with tender love
Thinking of her continuously without sleeping
Lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting...
Kaathiruppaan kamala kannan
Lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting
Kaathiruppaan kamala kannan
Lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting
Angae kaathiruppaan kamala kannan
Over there, lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting
Angae kaathiruppaan kamala kannan
Over there, lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting
Kanindhu kanindhu anbai
Mellowing with tender love
Ninaindhu ninaindhu kannurangaamal
Thinking of her continuously without sleeping
Kaathiruppaan kamala kannan
Lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting
Kanindhu kanindhu anbai
Mellowing with tender love
Ninaindhu ninaindhu kannurangaamal
Thinking of her continuously without sleeping
Kaathiruppaan kamala kannan
Lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting
Aathangarai thanilae andhi pozhudhinilae
On the riverbank at dusk
Aathangharai thanilae andhi pozhudhinilae
On the riverbank at dusk
Poottha menmalar polae
Like a soft bloomed flower
Punidhamaana vanidhai raadhai varugai kaana
To see the arrival of the pure woman Radha
Kaathiruppaan kamala kannan
Lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting
Gopiyar konjum sallaaban
Playfully chatting with the Gopis
Gopiyar konjum sallaaban
Playfully chatting with the Gopis
Vaenghuzhalisai amudhoottum
Nurturing with nectar-like bamboo flute music
Ezhilodu sugam kaattum
Displaying joy along with elegance
Gopiyar konjum sallaaban
Playfully chatting with the Gopis
Vaenghuzhalisai amudhoottum
Nurturing with nectar-like bamboo flute music
Ezhilodu sugam kaattum
Displaying joy along with elegance
Gopiyar konjum sallaaban
Playfully chatting with the Gopis
Thaavi pidippaan…
He will leap and catch...
Aa… aa… aa… aa… aa..aa..
Aa... aa... aa... aa... aa..aa..
Thaavi pidippaan thaavi pidippaan
He will leap and catch, leap and catch
Thaavi pidippaan
He will leap and catch
Vennai thayir kudathai thaduppaan
He will block the pots of butter and curd
Thaavi pidippaan
He will leap and catch
Vennai thayir kudathai thaduppaan
He will block the pots of butter and curd
Tharaiyil amarndhu raadhai
Sitting on the ground, Radha's
Uruvam varaindhu kondu angu
Drawing her portrait, over there
Kaathiruppaan kamala kannan
Lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting
Vaedikkaiyaai seivaan alangaaram
Playfully he will adorn her
Vaedikkaiyaai seivaan alangaaram
Playfully he will adorn her
Veenai isaikka cholli
Asking her to play the veena
Vaenduvaan sila naeram
He will request at times
Veenai isaikka cholli
Asking her to play the veena
Vaenduvaan sila naeram
He will request at times
Vaedikkaiyaai seivaan alangaaram
Playfully he will adorn her
Paaduvaan… aa…
He will sing... aa...
Adharkkavalaaduvaal… aa… aa…
For that, she will dance... aa... aa...
Paaduvaan adharkkavalaaduvaal
He will sing, and she will dance for it
Pala naeram paaduvaan adharkkavalaaduvaal
Many times he will sing and she will dance for it
Maru naeram paadham nogumae
At other times, worrying that her feet might hurt
Endru parivudan kaadhalinbamae
With compassion, the bliss of love
Thandha naayagan vandhu
The loving hero who gave it, comes and
Kaathiruppaan kamala kannan
Lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting
Kanindhu kanindhu anbai
Mellowing with tender love
Ninaindhu ninaindhu kannurangaamal
Thinking of her continuously without sleeping
Kaathiruppaan kamala kannan…
Lotus-eyed Kannan will be waiting...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song beautifully captures the romantic and divine anticipation of Lord Krishna ('Kamala Kannan') waiting for Radha along the riverbanks during dusk. It vividly portrays Krishna's charming attributes, ranging from his flute playing that feeds soul-nourishing nectar to his playful antics of stealing butter and intercepting curd pots. The lyrics describe intimate moments where Krishna sits on the ground drawing Radha's portrait, playfully adorning her, requesting her to play the veena, and singing while she dances to his tunes, all while caring deeply for her comfort and happiness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Poottha menmalar polae”
Compares the divine and pure Radha to a freshly bloomed soft flower using 'polae' (like).
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Kanindhu kanindhu anbai / Ninaindhu ninaindhu kannurangaamal”
The words 'kanindhu kanindhu' and 'ninaindhu ninaindhu' are repeated to express deep, continuous affection and intense longing.
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kanindhu kanindhu anbai... kannurangaamal”
Matching initial consonant sounds in consecutive poetic phrases ('Kanindhu' and 'Kannurangaamal').
Metaphor / Imagery
“Vaenghuzhalisai amudhoottum”
Describing the melody of Krishna's bamboo flute as 'amudhoottum' (feeding nectar), creating sweet musical imagery.
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Trivia
This classical dance song is from the 1958 hit film 'Uthama Puthiran' starring Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. Composed by legendary music director G. Ramanathan with lyrics by T. K. Sundara Vathiyar, the song is rendered primarily by P. Leela and Jamuna Rani, remaining a benchmark classic for Tamil bharatanatyam song sequences.
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