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Kalyana Virundhu

From Dorothy · 2026

Lyricist
Ilaiyaraja
Singers
Yugendran, Anthony Daasan, Priya Jerson
Music director
Ilaiyaraja
Movie name
Dorothy
Movie release year
2026
Lyrics added on
25 Aug 2026

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kalyana virundhe...
Hey nee adichi norukke...
Kalyana virundhu, nee adichu norukku
Pandhiyile mundhikada Muthuraasu
Kalyana virundhu, nee adichu norukku
Pandhiyile mundhikada Muthuraasu
Samachadhellam ilaikku varum Thangaraasu
Anga nerayum echil ilai thottile
Ponnu nenappa malli malli appu kattilu
Kaadhalichavan kaiyapudichavan poruthamaaga irukanum
Kaiyapudichavan kattil poravan oruthanaga irukanum
Kalyana virundhe...
Vaa adichi norukke...
Yaaraarukkaagavo maamaa nee pethiye
Un magala andha rasaathiye
Yaar yaaro avala kaadhalikka nenacha
Tholacha andha ponvaaviye
Yemaandha kuzhuvinaril naanum oruthan
Aasaiyodu arumaiyaaga avala veruthen
Yemaandha kuzhuvinaril ivanum oruthan
Aasaiyodu arumaiyaaga avala veruthen
Lovela sikkum pasangale
Lovela sikkum pasangale
Lovela sikkum pasangale inga vaangada
Vaanga masterclass edupen
Kalyana virundhe...
Vaa adichi norukke...
Kalyana virundhu, nee adichu norukku
Pandhiyile mundhikada Muthuraasu
Kalyana virundhu, nee adichu norukku
Samachadhellam ilaikku varum Thangaraasu
Kaadhalichavan kaiya pudichavan poruthamaaga irukanum
Kaiya pudichavan kattil poravan oruthanaga irukanum
Kaadhalichavan kaiya pudichavan poruthamaaga irukanum
Kaiya pudichavan kattil poravan oruthanaga irukanum
Yeley en kaadhala
Nee enna kozhaiya
Pandhala Poda inga vandha?
Un kaadhal kaadhala, ennoda modhala
Yennaya pazhivaanga vandha?
Ponnunga nilai unakku puriyaadhu
Sonnalum un thalaiyil yeraadhu
Ponnunga nilai unakku puriyaadhu
Sonnalum un thalaiyil yeraadhu
Paathiyaa indha vaathiyaa?
Paathiyaa indha vaathiyaa?
Paathiyaa indha vaathiyaa?
Seidhi kettiyaa indha kadha maaripochu!
Kalyana virundhe...
Vaa adichi norukke...
Kalyana virundhu, nee adichu norukku
Pandhiyile mundhikada Muthuraasu
Kalyana virundhu, nee adichu norukku
Samachadhellam ilaikku varum Thangaraasu
Kaadhalichavan kaiya pudichavan poruthamaaga irukanum
Kaiya pudichavan kattil poravan oruthanaga irukanum
Kaadhalichavan kaiya pudichavan poruthamaaga irukanum
Kaiya pudichavan kattil poravan oruthanaga irukanum
Wedding feast...
Hey, crush it and enjoy!
Wedding feast, go on and smash it
Get ahead in the feast line, Muthuraasu
Wedding feast, go on and smash it
Get ahead in the feast line, Muthuraasu
Everything cooked will reach the leaf, Thangaraasu
Over there, used banana leaves fill the bin
Thinking of the bride, pile jasmines high on the bed
The lover and the one holding hands must be a proper match
The one holding hands and going to bed must be the same person
Wedding feast...
Come on, crush it and enjoy...
For goodness knows whom, uncle, you raised her
Your daughter, that royal princess
So many people wished to love her
You lost that golden lotus pond
Among those who were duped, I am one too
With deep desire, I beautifully detested her
Among those who were duped, he is one too
With deep desire, beautifully detesting her
Hey guys trapped in love
Hey guys trapped in love
Hey guys trapped in love, come over here
Come, I shall teach you a masterclass
Wedding feast...
Come on, crush it and enjoy...
Wedding feast, go on and smash it
Get ahead in the feast line, Muthuraasu
Wedding feast, go on and smash it
Everything cooked will reach the leaf, Thangaraasu
The lover and the one holding hands must be a proper match
The one holding hands and going to bed must be the same person
The lover and the one holding hands must be a proper match
The one holding hands and going to bed must be the same person
Hey, my lover
Are you a coward?
Did you come here just to erect the wedding canopy?
Is your love true love, or a rivalry with me?
Did you come to take revenge on me?
You will never understand a woman's situation
Even if explained, it won't sink into your head
You will never understand a woman's situation
Even if explained, it won't sink into your head
Did you see this guy?
Did you see this guy?
Did you see this guy?
Have you heard the news? The story has completely changed!
Wedding feast...
Come on, crush it and enjoy...
Wedding feast, go on and smash it
Get ahead in the feast line, Muthuraasu
Wedding feast, go on and smash it
Everything cooked will reach the leaf, Thangaraasu
The lover and the one holding hands must be a proper match
The one holding hands and going to bed must be the same person
The lover and the one holding hands must be a proper match
The one holding hands and going to bed must be the same person
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MALE
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FEMALE
FEMALE
FEMALE
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Kalyana Virundhu is a lively folk-infused commentary on love, marriage, heartbreak, and social realities centered around the metaphor of a wedding feast. The male protagonist reflects on unrequited romantic expectations, lightheartedly offering a 'masterclass' to younger men trapped in romantic illusions while contrasting marriage festivities with emotional disillusionment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Alliteration (Ethukai/Monai)

Kaadhalichavan kaiyapudichavan poruthamaaga irukanum

Repetition of initial and matching sounds ('Kaadhalichavan', 'kaiyapudichavan') creates a rhythmic, folkloric bounce.

Extended Metaphor

Kalyana virundhu, nee adichu norukku

The wedding feast serves as a metaphor for navigating life's social milestones and romantic outcomes.

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Trivia

Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, 'Kalyana Virundhu' features energetic vocal renditions by Yugendran, Anthony Daasan, and Priya Jerson, combining rural folk aesthetics with contemporary theatrical humor.

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