Kalla Malar
From Kulamagal Radhai · 1963
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Kulamagal Radhai1963
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kalla malar sirippilae | In the artless, flower-like smile, |
| Kangalin azhaippilae | In the invitation of the eyes, |
| Kanni manam serndhadhammaa | The maiden's heart has joined, Oh dear, |
| Kaadhal paada vaguppilae | In the class of love's lesson. |
| Female | |
| Kalla malar sirippilae | In the artless, flower-like smile, |
| Kangalin azhaippilae | In the invitation of the eyes, |
| Kanni manam serndhadhammaa | The maiden's heart has joined, Oh dear, |
| Kaadhal paada vaguppilae | In the class of love's lesson. |
| Female | |
| Sollum indri mozhiyum indri | Without words and without language, |
| Maunamaaga padithaal | She studied in silence. |
| Ullamadhai guruvukkaval | Her heart, to her teacher, |
| Kaanikkaiyaai koduthaal… aaa… | She gave as an offering... ah... |
| Female | |
| Sollum indri mozhiyum indri | Without words and without language, |
| Maunamaaga padithaal | She studied in silence. |
| Ullamadhai guruvukkaval | Her heart, to her teacher, |
| Kaanikkaiyaai koduthaal… aaa… | She gave as an offering... ah... |
| Female | |
| Thulli ezhum aasaiyaal | With desire leaping up inside, |
| Thookkam indri thavithaal | She suffered without sleep. |
| Thulli ezhum aasaiyaal | With desire leaping up inside, |
| Thookkam indri thavithaal | She suffered without sleep. |
| Kollai itta kalvanukku | For the thief who looted her heart, |
| Maalai poda thudithaal | She yearned to put a garland on him. |
| Kollai itta kalvanukku | For the thief who looted her heart, |
| Maalai poda thudithaal | She yearned to put a garland on him. |
| Female | |
| Kalla malar sirippilae | In the artless, flower-like smile, |
| Kangalin azhaippilae | In the invitation of the eyes, |
| Kanni manam serndhadhammaa | The maiden's heart has joined, Oh dear, |
| Kaadhal paada vaguppilae | In the class of love's lesson. |
| Female | |
| Anbu kaigal anaippinilae | In the embrace of affectionate hands, |
| Aaval theerum pon naal | The golden day her longing will be fulfilled, |
| Inbamennum ulaginilae | In the world named bliss, |
| Inaindhu vaazhum nannaal… aaa… | The good day to live united... ah... |
| Female | |
| Anbu kaigal anaippinilae | In the embrace of affectionate hands, |
| Aaval theerum pon naal | The golden day her longing will be fulfilled, |
| Inbamennum ulaginilae | In the world named bliss, |
| Inaindhu vaazhum nannaal… | The good day to live united... |
| Female | |
| Endru varum endru varum | 'When will it come, when will it come?' |
| Kanavu kaanum annaal | That day she sees in her dreams. |
| Endru varum endru varum | 'When will it come, when will it come?' |
| Kanavu kaanum annaal | That day she sees in her dreams. |
| Endru enni yengugiraal | Thinking thus, she longs, |
| Anna nadai pennaal | The swan-walked maiden. |
| Endru enni yengugiraal | Thinking thus, she longs, |
| Anna nadai pennaal | The swan-walked maiden. |
| Female | |
| Kalla malar sirippilae | In the artless, flower-like smile, |
| Kangalin azhaippilae | In the invitation of the eyes, |
| Kanni manam serndhadhammaa | The maiden's heart has joined, Oh dear, |
| Kaadhal paada vaguppilae | In the class of love's lesson. |
| Female | |
| Kalla malar sirippilae | In the artless, flower-like smile, |
| Kangalin azhaippilae | In the invitation of the eyes, |
| Kanni manam serndhadhammaa | The maiden's heart has joined, Oh dear, |
| Kaadhal paada vaguppilae | In the class of love's lesson. |
கள்ளமலர்ச் சிரிப்பிலே
கண்களின் அழைப்பிலே
கன்னி மனம் சேர்ந்ததம்மா
காதல் பாட வகுப்பிலே
In the artless, flower-like smile,
In the invitation of the eyes,
The maiden's heart has joined, Oh dear,
In the class of love's lesson.
கள்ளமலர்ச் சிரிப்பிலே
கண்களின் அழைப்பிலே
கன்னி மனம் சேர்ந்ததம்மா
காதல் பாட வகுப்பிலே
In the artless, flower-like smile,
In the invitation of the eyes,
The maiden's heart has joined, Oh dear,
In the class of love's lesson.
சொல்லுமின்றி மொழியுமின்றி
மௌனமாகப் படித்தாள்
உள்ளமதை குருவுக்கவள்
காணிக்கையாய்க் கொடுத்தாள்......ஆஅ.....
Without words and without language,
She studied in silence.
Her heart, to her teacher,
She gave as an offering... ah...
சொல்லுமின்றி மொழியுமின்றி
மௌனமாகப் படித்தாள்
உள்ளமதை குருவுக்கவள்
காணிக்கையாய்க் கொடுத்தாள்......ஆஅ.....
Without words and without language,
She studied in silence.
Her heart, to her teacher,
She gave as an offering... ah...
துள்ளியெழும் ஆசையால்
தூக்கமின்றித் தவித்தாள்
துள்ளியெழும் ஆசையால்
தூக்கமின்றித் தவித்தாள்
கொள்ளையிட்ட கள்வனுக்கு
மாலை போடத் துடித்தாள்
கொள்ளையிட்ட கள்வனுக்கு
மாலை போடத் துடித்தாள்
With desire leaping up inside,
She suffered without sleep.
With desire leaping up inside,
She suffered without sleep.
For the thief who looted her heart,
She yearned to put a garland on him.
For the thief who looted her heart,
She yearned to put a garland on him.
கள்ளமலர்ச் சிரிப்பிலே
கண்களின் அழைப்பிலே
கன்னி மனம் சேர்ந்ததம்மா
காதல் பாட வகுப்பிலே
In the artless, flower-like smile,
In the invitation of the eyes,
The maiden's heart has joined, Oh dear,
In the class of love's lesson.
அன்புக் கைகள் அணைப்பினிலே
ஆவல் தீரும் பொன் நாள்
இன்பமெனும் உலகினிலே
இணைந்து வாழும் நன் நாள்......ஆஅ.....
In the embrace of affectionate hands,
The golden day her longing will be fulfilled,
In the world named bliss,
The good day to live united... ah...
அன்புக் கைகள் அணைப்பினிலே
ஆவல் தீரும் பொன் நாள்
இன்பமெனும் உலகினிலே
இணைந்து வாழும் நன்நாள்.....
In the embrace of affectionate hands,
The golden day her longing will be fulfilled,
In the world named bliss,
The good day to live united...
என்று வரும் என்று வரும்
கனவு காணும் அந்நாள்
என்று வரும் என்று வரும்
கனவு காணும் அந்நாள்
என்று எண்ணி ஏங்குகிறாள்
அன்ன நடை பெண்ணால்
என்று எண்ணி ஏங்குகிறாள்
அன்ன நடை பெண்ணால்
'When will it come, when will it come?'
That day she sees in her dreams.
'When will it come, when will it come?'
That day she sees in her dreams.
Thinking thus, she longs,
The swan-walked maiden.
Thinking thus, she longs,
The swan-walked maiden.
கள்ளமலர்ச் சிரிப்பிலே
கண்களின் அழைப்பிலே
கன்னி மனம் சேர்ந்ததம்மா
காதல் பாட வகுப்பிலே
In the artless, flower-like smile,
In the invitation of the eyes,
The maiden's heart has joined, Oh dear,
In the class of love's lesson.
கள்ளமலர்ச் சிரிப்பிலே
கண்களின் அழைப்பிலே
கன்னி மனம் சேர்ந்ததம்மா
காதல் பாட வகுப்பிலே
In the artless, flower-like smile,
In the invitation of the eyes,
The maiden's heart has joined, Oh dear,
In the class of love's lesson.
Kalla malar sirippilae
In the artless, flower-like smile,
Kangalin azhaippilae
In the invitation of the eyes,
Kanni manam serndhadhammaa
The maiden's heart has joined, Oh dear,
Kaadhal paada vaguppilae
In the class of love's lesson.
Kalla malar sirippilae
In the artless, flower-like smile,
Kangalin azhaippilae
In the invitation of the eyes,
Kanni manam serndhadhammaa
The maiden's heart has joined, Oh dear,
Kaadhal paada vaguppilae
In the class of love's lesson.
Sollum indri mozhiyum indri
Without words and without language,
Maunamaaga padithaal
She studied in silence.
Ullamadhai guruvukkaval
Her heart, to her teacher,
Kaanikkaiyaai koduthaal… aaa…
She gave as an offering... ah...
Sollum indri mozhiyum indri
Without words and without language,
Maunamaaga padithaal
She studied in silence.
Ullamadhai guruvukkaval
Her heart, to her teacher,
Kaanikkaiyaai koduthaal… aaa…
She gave as an offering... ah...
Thulli ezhum aasaiyaal
With desire leaping up inside,
Thookkam indri thavithaal
She suffered without sleep.
Thulli ezhum aasaiyaal
With desire leaping up inside,
Thookkam indri thavithaal
She suffered without sleep.
Kollai itta kalvanukku
For the thief who looted her heart,
Maalai poda thudithaal
She yearned to put a garland on him.
Kollai itta kalvanukku
For the thief who looted her heart,
Maalai poda thudithaal
She yearned to put a garland on him.
Kalla malar sirippilae
In the artless, flower-like smile,
Kangalin azhaippilae
In the invitation of the eyes,
Kanni manam serndhadhammaa
The maiden's heart has joined, Oh dear,
Kaadhal paada vaguppilae
In the class of love's lesson.
Anbu kaigal anaippinilae
In the embrace of affectionate hands,
Aaval theerum pon naal
The golden day her longing will be fulfilled,
Inbamennum ulaginilae
In the world named bliss,
Inaindhu vaazhum nannaal… aaa…
The good day to live united... ah...
Anbu kaigal anaippinilae
In the embrace of affectionate hands,
Aaval theerum pon naal
The golden day her longing will be fulfilled,
Inbamennum ulaginilae
In the world named bliss,
Inaindhu vaazhum nannaal…
The good day to live united...
Endru varum endru varum
'When will it come, when will it come?'
Kanavu kaanum annaal
That day she sees in her dreams.
Endru varum endru varum
'When will it come, when will it come?'
Kanavu kaanum annaal
That day she sees in her dreams.
Endru enni yengugiraal
Thinking thus, she longs,
Anna nadai pennaal
The swan-walked maiden.
Endru enni yengugiraal
Thinking thus, she longs,
Anna nadai pennaal
The swan-walked maiden.
Kalla malar sirippilae
In the artless, flower-like smile,
Kangalin azhaippilae
In the invitation of the eyes,
Kanni manam serndhadhammaa
The maiden's heart has joined, Oh dear,
Kaadhal paada vaguppilae
In the class of love's lesson.
Kalla malar sirippilae
In the artless, flower-like smile,
Kangalin azhaippilae
In the invitation of the eyes,
Kanni manam serndhadhammaa
The maiden's heart has joined, Oh dear,
Kaadhal paada vaguppilae
In the class of love's lesson.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This lyrical piece from Kulamagal Radhai describes a young maiden entering the world of romance. Drawn by innocent smiles and expressive eyes, her heart surrenders to love as if attending a silent school where affection is taught without words. She views her beloved as a teacher and offers her heart as a dutiful pupil's gift, yet also playfully sees him as a thief who stole her heart. As her desire deepens, sleepless nights follow with dreams of their future togetherness and holy union. She eagerly anticipates the golden day when they will embrace and live united in a world of happiness, constantly wondering when her dreams will finally come true.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Kalla malar sirippilae / Kangalin azhaippilae / Kanni manam serndhadhammaa / Kaadhal paada vaguppilae”
Repetition of initial consonants like 'K' in 'Kalla', 'Kangalin', 'Kanni', 'Kaadhal'.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Kaadhal paada vaguppilae”
'Kaadhal paada vaguppu' compares love to a classroom lesson, and 'Kalvan' compares the lover to a thief who stole her heart.
Edhukai (Rhyme)
“Sollum indri mozhiyum indri / Ullamadhai guruvukkaval”
Second-letter matching in 'Sollum' and 'Ullamadhai' or 'Thulli' and 'Kollai'.
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Trivia
'Kulamagal Radhai' (1963) stars Sivaji Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi, based on Akilan's novel 'Vaazhvu Engey'. The song beautifully captures classic Tamil romantic tropes through A. Maruthakasi's gentle poetry.
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