Kannukku Azhaga Mappilai
From Ezhuthatha Sattangal · 1984
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Ezhuthatha Sattangal1984
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Nabi perumaan arulaal | By the grace of the Prophet, |
| Oru manathaaga iruvarum vaazhga sugam pala kaanga | May the two live as one mind and experience many joys. |
| Ellarkkum arul seiyyum allaavae kaappaan | Allah, who showers grace upon everyone, will protect you, |
| Kalyaana thirunaalil nalvaazhththu solvaan | And offer blessings on this auspicious wedding day. |
| Aa…aa…aa…aa…aa…aa…. | Aa…aa…aa…aa…aa…aa…. |
| Chorus | |
| ………….. | |
| Female | |
| Kannukku azhagaa maappillai | A groom who is handsome to the eyes, |
| Ponnukku pidichcha aampillai | A man liked by the bride. |
| Nikkaah nadakkum naalilae | On the day the Nikah (wedding) takes place, |
| Nenjangal parakkum vaanilae | Hearts fly high in the sky. |
| Aayiram kaalam thambathi vaazhga | May the couple live for a thousand years, |
| Aththanai kaalamum anantham kaanga | And experience happiness all those years. |
| Female | |
| Kannukku azhagaa maappillai | A groom who is handsome to the eyes, |
| Ponnukku pidichcha aampillai | A man liked by the bride. |
| Male | |
| Haei…..naadagam aaduvaen kaaviyam paaduvaen | Hey... I will act in plays, I will sing epic poetry, |
| Veshamum poduvaen viththaigal kaattuvaen | I will wear costumes and show magical tricks, |
| Nalla nadippaa idho idho solli koduppaen dhinam | I will teach good acting right here every day, |
| Kannai adikkum idham nidham kattru koduppaen | I will daily teach the pleasant art of winking eyes. |
| Male | |
| En nenjil eppothum needhaandaa raja | You are always in my heart, my king, |
| Kaiyodu allikkol un kadhal roja | Gather your love rose in your hands, |
| Poda raja po…. | Go on, my king, go.... |
| Female | |
| Kannukku azhagaa maappillai | A groom who is handsome to the eyes, |
| Ponnukku pidichcha aampillai | A man liked by the bride. |
| Nikkaah nadakkum naalilae | On the day the Nikah (wedding) takes place, |
| Nenjangal parakkum vaanilae | Hearts fly high in the sky. |
| Aayiram kaalam thambathi vaazhga | May the couple live for a thousand years, |
| Aththanai kaalamum anantham kaanga | And experience happiness all those years. |
| Female | |
| Kannukku azhagaa maappillai | A groom who is handsome to the eyes, |
| Ponnukku pidichcha aampillai | A man liked by the bride. |
| Chorus | |
| ………….. | |
| Female | |
| Gangaiyum sindhuvum sangamam aayina | The Ganges and the Indus rivers have merged, |
| Male :Kadhalar nenjamo ooridam saernthana | Male: The hearts of the lovers have joined in one place. |
| Female :Kayil valaiyal kaleer kaleer kadhal isaiyai tharum | Female: The bangles on the hand chime sweetly, making love music, |
| Male :Minnal oliyo paleer paleer kannin asaivil varum | Male: The flash of lightning sparkles brightly in the movement of her eyes. |
| Male | |
| Penn maanin kannilo kabul thiratchai | In the doe-like bride's eyes are Kabul grapes, |
| Maappillai kannilo theeraatha aasai | In the groom's eyes is an unquenchable desire, |
| Male | |
| Nenjam engum thaen… | Honey fills the entire heart... |
| Female | |
| Kannukku azhagaa maappillai | A groom who is handsome to the eyes, |
| Chorus :Hoi hoi | Chorus: Hoi hoi |
| Female :Ponnukku pidichcha aampillai | Female: A man liked by the bride, |
| Chorus :Hoi hoi | Chorus: Hoi hoi |
| Female :Nikkaah nadakkum naalilae | Female: On the day the Nikah takes place, |
| Chorus :Hoi hoi | Chorus: Hoi hoi |
| Female :Nenjangal parakkum vaanilae | Female: Hearts fly high in the sky, |
| Chorus :Hoi hoi | Chorus: Hoi hoi |
| Male | |
| Aayiram kaalam thambathi vaazhga | May the couple live for a thousand years, |
| Aththanai kaalamum anantham kaanga | And experience happiness all those years. |
| Chorus | |
| Kannukku azhagaa maappillai | A groom who is handsome to the eyes, |
| Ponnukku pidichcha aampillai | A man liked by the bride. |
| Nikkaah nadakkum naalilae | On the day the Nikah takes place, |
| Nenjangal parakkum vaanilae | Hearts fly high in the sky. |
| Chorus | |
| ……………… | |
நபி பெருமான் அருளால் .............
ஒரு மனதாக இருவரும் வாழ்க சுகம் பல காண்க
எல்லார்க்கும் அருள் செய்யும் அல்லாவே காப்பான்
கல்யாண திருநாளில் நல்வாழ்த்து சொல்வான்
ஆ...ஆ....ஆ...ஆ...ஆ...ஆ......
By the grace of the Prophet,
May the two live as one mind and experience many joys.
Allah, who showers grace upon everyone, will protect you,
And offer blessings on this auspicious wedding day.
Aa…aa…aa…aa…aa…aa….
............................
கண்ணுக்கு அழகா மாப்பிள்ளை
பொண்ணுக்கு பிடிச்ச ஆம்பிள்ளை
நிக்காஹ் நடக்கும் நாளிலே
நெஞ்சங்கள் பறக்கும் வானிலே
ஆயிரம் காலம் தம்பதி வாழ்க
அத்தனை காலமும் ஆனந்தம் காண்க
A groom who is handsome to the eyes,
A man liked by the bride.
On the day the Nikah (wedding) takes place,
Hearts fly high in the sky.
May the couple live for a thousand years,
And experience happiness all those years.
கண்ணுக்கு அழகா மாப்பிள்ளை
பொண்ணுக்கு பிடிச்ச ஆம்பிள்ளை
A groom who is handsome to the eyes,
A man liked by the bride.
ஹேய்.....நாடகம் ஆடுவேன் காவியம் பாடுவேன்
வேஷமும் போடுவேன் வித்தைகள் காட்டுவேன்
நல்ல நடிப்பா இதோ இதோ சொல்லிக் கொடுப்பேன் தினம்
கண்ணை அடிக்கும் நிதம் நிதம் கற்று கொடுப்பேன்
Hey... I will act in plays, I will sing epic poetry,
I will wear costumes and show magical tricks,
I will teach good acting right here every day,
I will daily teach the pleasant art of winking eyes.
என் நெஞ்சில் எப்போதும் நீதாண்டா ராஜா
கையோடு அள்ளிக்கொள் உன் காதல் ரோஜா
போடா ராஜா போ........
You are always in my heart, my king,
Gather your love rose in your hands,
Go on, my king, go....
கண்ணுக்கு அழகா மாப்பிள்ளை
பொண்ணுக்கு பிடிச்ச ஆம்பிள்ளை
நிக்காஹ் நடக்கும் நாளிலே
நெஞ்சங்கள் பறக்கும் வானிலே
ஆயிரம் காலம் தம்பதி வாழ்க
அத்தனை காலமும் ஆனந்தம் காண்க
A groom who is handsome to the eyes,
A man liked by the bride.
On the day the Nikah (wedding) takes place,
Hearts fly high in the sky.
May the couple live for a thousand years,
And experience happiness all those years.
கண்ணுக்கு அழகா மாப்பிள்ளை
பொண்ணுக்கு பிடிச்ச ஆம்பிள்ளை
A groom who is handsome to the eyes,
A man liked by the bride.
............................
கங்கையும் சிந்துவும் சங்கமம் ஆயின
காதலர் நெஞ்சமோ ஓரிடம் சேர்ந்தன
கையில் வளையல் கலீர் கலீர் காதல் இசையை தரும்
மின்னல் ஒளியோ பளீர் பளீர் கண்ணின் அசைவில் வரும்
The Ganges and the Indus rivers have merged,
Male: The hearts of the lovers have joined in one place.
Female: The bangles on the hand chime sweetly, making love music,
Male: The flash of lightning sparkles brightly in the movement of her eyes.
பெண் மானின் கண்ணிலோ காபூல் திராட்சை
மாப்பிள்ளை கண்ணிலோ தீராத ஆசை
In the doe-like bride's eyes are Kabul grapes,
In the groom's eyes is an unquenchable desire,
நெஞ்சம் எங்கும் தேன்........
Honey fills the entire heart...
கண்ணுக்கு அழகா மாப்பிள்ளை
குழு :
ஹோய் ஹோய்
பொண்ணுக்கு பிடிச்ச ஆம்பிள்ளை
குழு :
ஹோய் ஹோய்
நிக்காஹ் நடக்கும் நாளிலே
குழு :
ஹோய் ஹோய்
நெஞ்சங்கள் பறக்கும் வானிலே
குழு :
ஹோய் ஹோய்
A groom who is handsome to the eyes,
Chorus: Hoi hoi
Female: A man liked by the bride,
Chorus: Hoi hoi
Female: On the day the Nikah takes place,
Chorus: Hoi hoi
Female: Hearts fly high in the sky,
Chorus: Hoi hoi
ஆயிரம் காலம் தம்பதி வாழ்க
அத்தனை காலமும் ஆனந்தம் காண்க
May the couple live for a thousand years,
And experience happiness all those years.
கண்ணுக்கு அழகா மாப்பிள்ளை
பொண்ணுக்கு பிடிச்ச ஆம்பிள்ளை
கண்ணுக்கு அழகா மாப்பிள்ளை
பொண்ணுக்கு பிடிச்ச ஆம்பிள்ளை
A groom who is handsome to the eyes,
A man liked by the bride.
On the day the Nikah takes place,
Hearts fly high in the sky.
............................
Nabi perumaan arulaal
By the grace of the Prophet,
Oru manathaaga iruvarum vaazhga sugam pala kaanga
May the two live as one mind and experience many joys.
Ellarkkum arul seiyyum allaavae kaappaan
Allah, who showers grace upon everyone, will protect you,
Kalyaana thirunaalil nalvaazhththu solvaan
And offer blessings on this auspicious wedding day.
Aa…aa…aa…aa…aa…aa….
Aa…aa…aa…aa…aa…aa….
…………..
Kannukku azhagaa maappillai
A groom who is handsome to the eyes,
Ponnukku pidichcha aampillai
A man liked by the bride.
Nikkaah nadakkum naalilae
On the day the Nikah (wedding) takes place,
Nenjangal parakkum vaanilae
Hearts fly high in the sky.
Aayiram kaalam thambathi vaazhga
May the couple live for a thousand years,
Aththanai kaalamum anantham kaanga
And experience happiness all those years.
Kannukku azhagaa maappillai
A groom who is handsome to the eyes,
Ponnukku pidichcha aampillai
A man liked by the bride.
Haei…..naadagam aaduvaen kaaviyam paaduvaen
Hey... I will act in plays, I will sing epic poetry,
Veshamum poduvaen viththaigal kaattuvaen
I will wear costumes and show magical tricks,
Nalla nadippaa idho idho solli koduppaen dhinam
I will teach good acting right here every day,
Kannai adikkum idham nidham kattru koduppaen
I will daily teach the pleasant art of winking eyes.
En nenjil eppothum needhaandaa raja
You are always in my heart, my king,
Kaiyodu allikkol un kadhal roja
Gather your love rose in your hands,
Poda raja po….
Go on, my king, go....
Kannukku azhagaa maappillai
A groom who is handsome to the eyes,
Ponnukku pidichcha aampillai
A man liked by the bride.
Nikkaah nadakkum naalilae
On the day the Nikah (wedding) takes place,
Nenjangal parakkum vaanilae
Hearts fly high in the sky.
Aayiram kaalam thambathi vaazhga
May the couple live for a thousand years,
Aththanai kaalamum anantham kaanga
And experience happiness all those years.
Kannukku azhagaa maappillai
A groom who is handsome to the eyes,
Ponnukku pidichcha aampillai
A man liked by the bride.
…………..
Gangaiyum sindhuvum sangamam aayina
The Ganges and the Indus rivers have merged,
Male :Kadhalar nenjamo ooridam saernthana
Male: The hearts of the lovers have joined in one place.
Female :Kayil valaiyal kaleer kaleer kadhal isaiyai tharum
Female: The bangles on the hand chime sweetly, making love music,
Male :Minnal oliyo paleer paleer kannin asaivil varum
Male: The flash of lightning sparkles brightly in the movement of her eyes.
Penn maanin kannilo kabul thiratchai
In the doe-like bride's eyes are Kabul grapes,
Maappillai kannilo theeraatha aasai
In the groom's eyes is an unquenchable desire,
Nenjam engum thaen…
Honey fills the entire heart...
Kannukku azhagaa maappillai
A groom who is handsome to the eyes,
Chorus :Hoi hoi
Chorus: Hoi hoi
Female :Ponnukku pidichcha aampillai
Female: A man liked by the bride,
Chorus :Hoi hoi
Chorus: Hoi hoi
Female :Nikkaah nadakkum naalilae
Female: On the day the Nikah takes place,
Chorus :Hoi hoi
Chorus: Hoi hoi
Female :Nenjangal parakkum vaanilae
Female: Hearts fly high in the sky,
Chorus :Hoi hoi
Chorus: Hoi hoi
Aayiram kaalam thambathi vaazhga
May the couple live for a thousand years,
Aththanai kaalamum anantham kaanga
And experience happiness all those years.
Kannukku azhagaa maappillai
A groom who is handsome to the eyes,
Ponnukku pidichcha aampillai
A man liked by the bride.
Nikkaah nadakkum naalilae
On the day the Nikah takes place,
Nenjangal parakkum vaanilae
Hearts fly high in the sky.
………………
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This celebratory wedding song from the film 'Ezhuthatha Sattangal' (1984) conveys warm felicitations and festive joy during an Islamic wedding ceremony (Nikah). Beginning with blessings invoking divine grace and Allah's protection, the song praises the beauty and compatibility of the bride and groom, wishing them a long, happy, and prosperous married life together. The verse sections celebrate the romantic camaraderie between the couple, filled with playful affection, poetic imagery of rivers merging, shimmering bangles, and sparkling eyes. Through upbeat rhythm and poetic grace, the song captures the euphoria, sweetness, and emotional harmony of marriage.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Urvagathal)
“Gangaiyum sindhuvum sangamam aayina”
Comparing the union of the two lovers' hearts to the grand confluence of sacred rivers Ganges and Indus ('Gangaiyum sindhuvum sangamam aayina').
Onomatopoeia (Etai Kilaavi)
“Kayil valaiyal kaleer kaleer kadhal isaiyai tharum”
'Kaleer kaleer' mimics the sound of jingling bangles, while 'paleer paleer' evokes the sudden flash of lightning.
Rhyme / Monnai (Initial Rhyme)
“Kannukku azhagaa maappillai / Ponnukku pidichcha aampillai”
Matching starting letters across lines ('Kannukku' / 'Ponnukku', 'Nikkaah' / 'Nenjangal').
Imagery / Metaphor
“Penn maanin kannilo kabul thiratchai”
Describing the bride's eyes as sweet 'Kabul grapes' ('Kabul thiratchai') to denote freshness and sweetness.
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Trivia
The song 'Kannukku Azhaga Mappillai' from 'Ezhuthatha Sattangal' (1984) is a notable Tamil film song centered around an Islamic Nikah ceremony, composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Lyricist Pulamaipithan seamlessly blended Islamic devotional blessings with joyful festive cinema lyrics. Performers Malaysia Vasudevan and Vani Jairam deliver a spirited vocal duet that remains popular in Tamil Muslim wedding playlists.
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