Kallile Kalai Vannam
From Kumudham · 1961
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Seerkazhi Govindarajan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Kumudham1961
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan | He found artistic beauty in stone |
| Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan | He found artistic beauty in stone |
| Iru kan paarvai maraindhaalum | Even if the vision in two eyes fades away |
| Kaanum vagai thanthaan | He gave us a way to see |
| Male | |
| Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan | He found artistic beauty in stone |
| Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan | He found artistic beauty in stone |
| Iru kan paarvai maraindhaalum | Even if the vision in two eyes fades away |
| Kaanum vagai thanthaan | He gave us a way to see |
| Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan | He found artistic beauty in stone |
| Male | |
| Pallavar kon kanda mallai pola | Like Mahabalipuram created by the Pallava king |
| Paarengum thaedinum oorondrum illai | There is no other town like this anywhere in the world |
| Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan | He found artistic beauty in stone |
| Male | |
| Pennondru aanondru seidhaan | He sculpted a woman and a man |
| Avar pechaiyum moochaiyum | Their speech and their breath |
| Paarvaiyil vaithaan | He placed in their gaze |
| Pennondru aanondru seidhaan | He sculpted a woman and a man |
| Avar pechaiyum moochaiyum | Their speech and their breath |
| Paarvaiyil vaithaan | He placed in their gaze |
| Male | |
| Kannaana idam thaedi vandhom | We came searching for a precious place |
| Kannaana idam thaedi vandhom | We came searching for a precious place |
| En kannodu kannae un kan vaithu paarppaai | My dear, look with your eyes aligned with mine |
| Male | |
| Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan | He found artistic beauty in stone |
| Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan | He found artistic beauty in stone |
| Iru kan paarvai maraindhaalum | Even if the vision in two eyes fades away |
| Kaanum vagai thanthaan | He gave us a way to see |
| Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan – 2 | He found artistic beauty in stone - 2 |
| Male | |
| Paruvathil ila maeni ponga | With youthful body brimming in vitality |
| Oru pakkathil innisai melam muzhanga | With sweet musical drums resounding on one side |
| Paruvathil ila maeni ponga | With youthful body brimming in vitality |
| Oru pakkathil innisai melam muzhanga | With sweet musical drums resounding on one side |
| Male | |
| Arangaeri nadamaadum mangai | A maiden dancing on the stage |
| Arangaeri nadamaadum mangai pola | Like a maiden who ascends the stage to dance |
| Anbae en idhayathil nee aadugindraai | My love, you are dancing inside my heart |
| Male | |
| Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan | He found artistic beauty in stone |
| Male | |
| Udalaalum manadhaalum unnai | With body and mind, you |
| En uyiraaga serthu naan vaazhgiren kannae | I live accepting you as my very life, my dear |
| Udalaalum manadhaalum unnai | With body and mind, you |
| En uyiraaga serthu naan vaazhgiren kannae | I live accepting you as my very life, my dear |
| Male | |
| Kadal vatri ponaalum pogum | Even if the ocean dries up completely |
| Kadal vatri ponaalum pogum | Even if the ocean dries up completely |
| Konda kadamaiyum aasaiyum | The duty and desire held |
| Maaraadhennaalum | Will never change forever |
| Male | |
| Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan | He found artistic beauty in stone |
| Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan | He found artistic beauty in stone |
| Iru kan paarvai maraindhaalum | Even if the vision in two eyes fades away |
| Kaanum vagai thanthaan | He gave us a way to see |
| Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan | He found artistic beauty in stone |
கல்லிலே கலைவண்ணம் கண்டான்
கல்லிலே கலைவண்ணம் கண்டான்
இரு கண் பார்வை மறைந்தாலும்
காணும் வகை தந்தான்
He found artistic beauty in stone
He found artistic beauty in stone
Even if the vision in two eyes fades away
He gave us a way to see
கல்லிலே கலைவண்ணம் கண்டான்
கல்லிலே கலைவண்ணம் கண்டான்
இரு கண் பார்வை மறைந்தாலும்
காணும் வகை தந்தான்
கல்லிலே கலைவண்ணம் கண்டான்
He found artistic beauty in stone
He found artistic beauty in stone
Even if the vision in two eyes fades away
He gave us a way to see
He found artistic beauty in stone
பல்லவர் கோன் கண்ட மல்லைப் போல
பாரெங்கும் தேடினும் ஊரொன்றும் இல்லை
கல்லிலே கலைவண்ணம் கண்டான்
Like Mahabalipuram created by the Pallava king
There is no other town like this anywhere in the world
He found artistic beauty in stone
பெண்ணொன்று ஆணொன்று செய்தான்
அவர் பேச்சையும் மூச்சையும்
பார்வையில் வைத்தான்
பெண்ணொன்று ஆணொன்று செய்தான்
அவர் பேச்சையும் மூச்சையும்
பார்வையில் வைத்தான்
He sculpted a woman and a man
Their speech and their breath
He placed in their gaze
He sculpted a woman and a man
Their speech and their breath
He placed in their gaze
கண்ணான இடம் தேடி வந்தோம்
கண்ணான இடம் தேடி வந்தோம்
என் கண்ணோடு கண்ணே
உன் கண் வைத்து பார்ப்பாய்
We came searching for a precious place
We came searching for a precious place
My dear, look with your eyes aligned with mine
கல்லிலே கலைவண்ணம் கண்டான்
கல்லிலே கலைவண்ணம் கண்டான்
இரு கண் பார்வை மறைந்தாலும்
காணும் வகை தந்தான்
கல்லிலே கலைவண்ணம் கண்டான் - 2
He found artistic beauty in stone
He found artistic beauty in stone
Even if the vision in two eyes fades away
He gave us a way to see
He found artistic beauty in stone - 2
பருவத்தில் இள மேனி பொங்க
ஒரு பக்கத்தில் இன்னிசை மேளங்கள் முழங்க
பருவத்தில் இள மேனி பொங்க
ஒரு பக்கத்தில் இன்னிசை மேளங்கள் முழங்க
With youthful body brimming in vitality
With sweet musical drums resounding on one side
With youthful body brimming in vitality
With sweet musical drums resounding on one side
அரங்கேறி நடமாடும் மங்கை
அரங்கேறி நடமாடும் மங்கை போல
அன்பே என் இதயத்தில் நீ ஆடுகின்றாய்
A maiden dancing on the stage
Like a maiden who ascends the stage to dance
My love, you are dancing inside my heart
கல்லிலே கலைவண்ணம் கண்டான்
He found artistic beauty in stone
உடலாலும் மனதாலும் உன்னை
என் உயிராக சேர்த்து நான் வாழ்கிறேன் கண்ணே
உடலாலும் மனதாலும் உன்னை
என் உயிராக சேர்த்து நான் வாழ்கிறேன் கண்ணே
With body and mind, you
I live accepting you as my very life, my dear
With body and mind, you
I live accepting you as my very life, my dear
கடல் வற்றி போனாலும் போகும்
கடல் வற்றி போனாலும் போகும்
கொண்ட கடமையும் ஆசையும்
மாறாது நாளும்
Even if the ocean dries up completely
Even if the ocean dries up completely
The duty and desire held
Will never change forever
கல்லிலே கலைவண்ணம் கண்டான்
கல்லிலே கலைவண்ணம் கண்டான்
இரு கண் பார்வை மறைந்தாலும்
காணும் வகை தந்தான்
கல்லிலே கலைவண்ணம் கண்டான்
He found artistic beauty in stone
He found artistic beauty in stone
Even if the vision in two eyes fades away
He gave us a way to see
He found artistic beauty in stone
Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan
He found artistic beauty in stone
Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan
He found artistic beauty in stone
Iru kan paarvai maraindhaalum
Even if the vision in two eyes fades away
Kaanum vagai thanthaan
He gave us a way to see
Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan
He found artistic beauty in stone
Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan
He found artistic beauty in stone
Iru kan paarvai maraindhaalum
Even if the vision in two eyes fades away
Kaanum vagai thanthaan
He gave us a way to see
Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan
He found artistic beauty in stone
Pallavar kon kanda mallai pola
Like Mahabalipuram created by the Pallava king
Paarengum thaedinum oorondrum illai
There is no other town like this anywhere in the world
Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan
He found artistic beauty in stone
Pennondru aanondru seidhaan
He sculpted a woman and a man
Avar pechaiyum moochaiyum
Their speech and their breath
Paarvaiyil vaithaan
He placed in their gaze
Pennondru aanondru seidhaan
He sculpted a woman and a man
Avar pechaiyum moochaiyum
Their speech and their breath
Paarvaiyil vaithaan
He placed in their gaze
Kannaana idam thaedi vandhom
We came searching for a precious place
Kannaana idam thaedi vandhom
We came searching for a precious place
En kannodu kannae un kan vaithu paarppaai
My dear, look with your eyes aligned with mine
Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan
He found artistic beauty in stone
Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan
He found artistic beauty in stone
Iru kan paarvai maraindhaalum
Even if the vision in two eyes fades away
Kaanum vagai thanthaan
He gave us a way to see
Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan – 2
He found artistic beauty in stone - 2
Paruvathil ila maeni ponga
With youthful body brimming in vitality
Oru pakkathil innisai melam muzhanga
With sweet musical drums resounding on one side
Paruvathil ila maeni ponga
With youthful body brimming in vitality
Oru pakkathil innisai melam muzhanga
With sweet musical drums resounding on one side
Arangaeri nadamaadum mangai
A maiden dancing on the stage
Arangaeri nadamaadum mangai pola
Like a maiden who ascends the stage to dance
Anbae en idhayathil nee aadugindraai
My love, you are dancing inside my heart
Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan
He found artistic beauty in stone
Udalaalum manadhaalum unnai
With body and mind, you
En uyiraaga serthu naan vaazhgiren kannae
I live accepting you as my very life, my dear
Udalaalum manadhaalum unnai
With body and mind, you
En uyiraaga serthu naan vaazhgiren kannae
I live accepting you as my very life, my dear
Kadal vatri ponaalum pogum
Even if the ocean dries up completely
Kadal vatri ponaalum pogum
Even if the ocean dries up completely
Konda kadamaiyum aasaiyum
The duty and desire held
Maaraadhennaalum
Will never change forever
Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan
He found artistic beauty in stone
Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan
He found artistic beauty in stone
Iru kan paarvai maraindhaalum
Even if the vision in two eyes fades away
Kaanum vagai thanthaan
He gave us a way to see
Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan
He found artistic beauty in stone
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Kallilae Kalai Vannam Kandaan is a timeless Tamil song from the 1961 film Kumudham, featuring lyrics by Kannadasan and music by K. V. Mahadevan. The song pays homage to the ancient sculptors of Tamil Nadu who brought inanimate stone to life, specifically referencing the architectural marvels of Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) built during the Pallava dynasty. It draws a poetic connection between physical sculptures and the inner vision of love. Throughout the track, the lyrics transition from praising historical art to expressing profound devotion between lovers. The protagonist describes how the beloved resides and dances within their heart like an artiste on stage, vowing that their love and sense of duty will remain immutable even if the vast oceans dry up.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kallilae kalai vannam kandaan”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' consonant sound across 'Kallilae', 'kalai', and 'kandaan' creates rhythmic harmony.
Upamai (Simile)
“Pallavar kon kanda mallai pola”
Uses 'pola' (like) to compare the location's beauty to the historic rock-cut architecture of Mamallapuram created by Pallava kings.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Kadal vatri ponaalum pogum”
An exaggeration asserting that even if the immense ocean completely dries up, their love and commitment will never fade.
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Trivia
Picturised around the historic shore temples and monolithic rock structures of Mahabalipuram, this song became an iconic anthem celebrating ancient Tamil architecture and sculpture. Composed by K. V. Mahadevan, it features powerful vocal renditions by Seerkazhi Govindarajan and P. Susheela.
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