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Lyrics & meaning

Kalyana Ponnu

From Kazhugumalai Kallan · 1988

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Shailaja
Music director
Chandrabose
Movie name
Kazhugumalai Kallan
Movie release year
1988
Lyrics added on
20 Apr 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Haei kalyaana ponnu bhoomiyila onnu
Kalyaana ponnu bhoomiyila onnu
Azhakellaam moththam irukku
Anaiyaatha kuththu vilakku
Ponnoonjal poomaalai pattaadai kondaadum
Kalyaana pulla bhoomi engum illa
Kalyaana pulla bhoomi engum illa
Munnaala vachcha kaala edukkaatha machchakkala
Ponn oonjal poomaalai pattaadai kondaadum
Kalyaana ponnu haei bhoomiyila onnu
Female :Ada kalyaana pulla bhoomi engum illa
Thanga silaithaan enga thangachiyumthaan
Verum thennam pilla keeripilla unga pullaththaan
Female :Kannukkazhagaa enga vanna kumaran
Ada singapallu sappa mookku unga ponnuthaan
Unna pola jaadai unga maappilla
Female :Annan moonjiya paaththaa thanga thevala
Male :Vambu vazhakedhukku moththathula unakku
Puththi konjam kirukku pommaa
Kalyaana pulla hoi bhoomi engum illa
Male :Azhakellaam moththam irukku
Anaiyaatha kuththu vilakku
Female :Ponnoonjal poomaalai pattaadai kondaadum
Male :Kalyaana ponnu haei bhoomiyila onnu….
Kettikkaaranthaan thoda thattum veeranthaan
Ada solla ponaa enga pulla soorapulithaan
Male :Haei nalla kudumbam roshamulla kudumbam
Pulli maana pola maanam kaakkum enga kudumbam
Saththam pottu neethaan romba koovurae
Male :Chummaa neeyum yaemma thulli thaavurae
Female :Onnukkonnu thunaiyaa
Onnukkulla inaiyaa
Oththu ponaa sarithaan poiyaa
Kalyaana ponnu haei bhoomiyila onnu
Female :Kalyaana pulla bhoomi engum illa
Munnaala vachcha kaala edukkaatha machchakkala
Ponnoonjal poomaalai pattaadai kondaadum
Kalyaana pulla bhoomi engum illa
Female :Kalyaana pulla bhoomi engum illa…..hae…hehhha…
Hey, there is only one bride like this in the whole world!
A bride like this is one of a kind on this earth!
She has all the beauty in the world,
like a traditional oil lamp that never goes out!
The golden swing, flower garlands, and silk robes celebrate her!
There is no groom like ours anywhere in the world!
There is no groom like ours anywhere on earth!
Handsome man, do not take back the step you have put forward!
The golden swing, flower garlands, and silk robes celebrate him!
Hey, there is only one bride like this on earth!
Female: Ah, there is no groom like ours anywhere on earth!
Our sister is truly a golden statue,
while your guy is just a tender sapling, a skinny little mongoose!
Female: Our colorful young man is a treat for the eyes,
while your girl has crooked teeth and a flat nose!
Your groom looks just like you!
Female: Compared to your brother's face, anyone else looks far better!
Male: Why pick fights over everything? In short,
you are a little crazy in the head, girl!
There is no groom like ours anywhere on earth!
Male: She has all the beauty in the world,
like a traditional oil lamp that never goes out!
Female: The golden swing, flower garlands, and silk robes celebrate!
Male: Hey, there is only one bride like this on earth...
He is a clever man, a brave hero who slaps his thigh in challenge,
in fact, our boy is a fierce tiger!
Male: Hey, ours is a good family, full of self-respect,
a family that guards its honor just like a deer guards its life!
You are the one making noise and shouting so loud!
Male: Why are you jumping up and down for no reason, girl?
Female: If they are a support to each other,
and united as one pair,
if they get along, that is all that matters, now go on!
Hey, there is only one bride like this on earth!
Female: There is no groom like ours anywhere on earth!
Handsome man, do not take back the step you have put forward!
The golden swing, flower garlands, and silk robes celebrate!
There is no groom like ours anywhere in the world!
Female: There is no groom like ours anywhere in the world... hey... heh-ha!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful wedding song from the movie Kazhugumalai Kallan captures a traditional festive verbal duel (ammānaai / mock-fighting lyrics) between the bride's family and the groom's family. Both sides boast about their own candidate's qualities while lightheartedly teasing the physical attributes, intellect, and demeanor of the other side. Amidst the humorous banter, the lyrics highlight the joy, pride, and ritual grandness of a Tamil wedding—complete with golden swings, silk garments, and traditional lamp symbolism—ultimately concluding on a note of unity and mutual respect as the two families join together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Simile)

“Anaiyaatha kuththu vilakku”

Compares the bride to an eternal standing oil lamp ('Anaiyaatha kuththu vilakku') to symbolize purity, prosperity, and brightness.

Metaphor & Imagery

“Thanga silaithaan enga thangachiyumthaan”

Uses 'Thanga silai' (golden statue) to metaphorically describe the bride's exquisite grace and beauty.

Etukai (Second letter rhyming)

“Ponnoonjal poomaalai pattaadai kondaadum”

The second consonant 'n' ('nn') rhymes across adjacent lines ('Ponnoonjal' and 'Kalyaana'), creating traditional Tamil rhythmic meter.

Hyperbole & Humor

“Ada singapallu sappa mookku unga ponnuthaan”

Exaggerates physical flaws ('singapallu sappa mookku') for comedic effect during the traditional mock-rivalry banter.

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Trivia

This track is a classic example of 'Nandyar Vattu' or wedding banter songs in Tamil cinema, popularised by Vaali. It mimics folk traditions where maternal uncles and in-laws engage in friendly lyrical teasing during marriage festivities.

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