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Kannadi Munnadi

From Anathai Ananthan · 1970

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Anathai Ananthan
Movie release year
1970
Lyrics added on
9 Oct 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kannadi munnadi thalladi thalladi
Vandaaga aadattuma
Arai kanppattu kaippattu panpatta thaen sittu
Kallundu paarkkattuma
Kannadi munnadi thalladi thalladi
Vandaaga aadattuma
Arai kanppattu kaippattu panpatta thaen sittu
Kallundu paarkkattuma
Kannadi munnadi thalladi thalladi
Vandaaga aadattuma
Paadhai angae bodhai ingae
Paarvai angae aadal ingae
Paadhai angae hmm bodhai ingae hmm
Paarvai angae hmmm aadal ingae
Thevai anage paavai ingae
Saerthu vaikkum kaigal ingae
Saerthu vaikkum kaigal ingae
Pazhaiya kallum pudhiya pennum
Pakkam angae aadal ingae
Pazhaiya kallum hmm pudhiya pennumhmm
Pakkam angae aadal ingae
Bodhai paadhi penmai paadhi
Boomiyellaam adangum ullae
Boomiyellaam adangum ullae
Haa kannadi munnadi thalladi thalladi
Vandaaga aadattuma
Arai kanppattu kaippattu panpatta thaen sittu
Kallundu paarkkattuma
Kannadi munnadi thalladi thalladi
Vandaaga aadattuma
Paruvam ellaam adhisiyangal
Idhayam ellaam ragasiyangal
Paruvam ellaam hmm adhisiyangal hmm
Idhayam ellaam hmmm ragasiyangal
Adhisayangal madiyil vaithaen
Ragasiyangal manadhil vaithaen
Ragasiyangal manadhil vaithaen
Neramellaam poguthamma
Ninaipadhellaam mayangudhamma
Neramellaam hmmm.. poguthamma
Ninaipadhellaam mayangudhamma
Arpudhangal kaanalaama
Urchavathil aadalaama
Urchavathil aadalaama
Kannadi munnadi thalladi thalladi
Vandaaga aadattuma
Arai kanppattu kaippattu panpatta thaen sittu
Kallundu paarkkattuma…hae hae
Haa…kannadi munnadi thalladi thalladi
Vandaaga aadattuma
Arai kanppattu kaippattu panpatta thaen sittu
Kallundu paarkkattuma
In front of the mirror, swaying and stumbling,
Shall I dance around like a bee?
Softened by shy glances and gentle touches, this sweet little bird,
Shall I taste the wine and see?
In front of the mirror, swaying and stumbling,
Shall I dance around like a bee?
Softened by shy glances and gentle touches, this sweet little bird,
Shall I taste the wine and see?
In front of the mirror, swaying and stumbling,
Shall I dance around like a bee?
The path is over there, the intoxication is here,
The gaze is over there, the dance is here,
The path is over there, mm, the intoxication is here, mm,
The gaze is over there, mmm, the dance is here,
The longing is over there, the lovely girl is here,
The hands that bring them together are here,
The hands that bring them together are here,
Old wine and a new girl,
Closeness is over there, the dance is here,
Old wine, mm, and a new girl, mmm,
Closeness is over there, the dance is here,
Half intoxication, half womanhood,
The entire world fits inside them,
The entire world fits inside them.
Ha, in front of the mirror, swaying and stumbling,
Shall I dance around like a bee?
Softened by shy glances and gentle touches, this sweet little bird,
Shall I taste the wine and see?
In front of the mirror, swaying and stumbling,
Shall I dance around like a bee?
Youth is full of wonders,
The heart is full of secrets,
Youth is, mm, full of wonders, mm,
The heart is, mmm, full of secrets,
I kept the wonders in my lap,
I kept the secrets in my heart,
I kept the secrets in my heart.
Time is slipping away,
Every thought is lost in a daze,
All the time, mmm... is slipping away,
Every thought is lost in a daze.
Shall we witness wonderful things?
Shall we dance in celebration?
Shall we dance in celebration?
In front of the mirror, swaying and stumbling,
Shall I dance around like a bee?
Softened by shy glances and gentle touches, this sweet little bird,
Shall I taste the wine and see... hey hey?
Ha... in front of the mirror, swaying and stumbling,
Shall I dance around like a bee?
Softened by shy glances and gentle touches, this sweet little bird,
Shall I taste the wine and see?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic duet captures a playful, romantic interaction infused with passion and lighthearted intoxication. The protagonist compares the enchanting maiden to a sunbird and wine, describing how youth, secrets, and affection intertwine to create a dizzying sense of joy. The song celebrates intimacy, beauty, and carefree indulgence as the lovers dance in celebration of their mutual attraction.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Urvagatu)

Arai kanppattu kaippattu panpatta thaen sittu

The woman is figuratively called 'thaen sittu' (sunbird) and 'pudhiya pennum' paired with 'pazhaiya kallum' (old wine), metaphorically blending intoxicating wine with womanhood.

Rhyme & Assonance (Etkai & Monai)

Kannadi munnadi thalladi thalladi

Internal and initial rhymes such as 'Kannadi' and 'thalladi' establish a rhythmic, swaying tempo mimicking a staggering movement.

Anaphora / Contrast (Antithesis)

Paadhai angae bodhai ingae / Paarvai angae aadal ingae

Repetitive contrasting of location terms 'angae' (there) and 'ingae' (here) emphasizes spatial dynamics between desire and presence.

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Trivia

Composed by K. V. Mahadevan for the 1970 Tamil film 'Anathai Ananthan' directed by Krishnan-Panju, the song features a classic rhythmic duet performance by legendary vocalists T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.

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