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Kathiruntha Kangale

From Motor Sundaram Pillai · 1966

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Motor Sundaram Pillai
Movie release year
1966
Lyrics added on
7 Jul 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kaaththirundha kangalae
Kadhaiyalandha nenjamae
Aasai ennum vellamae
Pongip perugum ullamae
Kaaththirundha kangalae
Kadhaiyalandha nenjamae
Aasai ennum vellamae
Pongip perugum ullamae
Kannirandil vennilaa
Kadhaigal sollum penilaa
Kannirandil vennilaa
Kadhaigal sollum penilaa
Naan irundhum neeyillaa
Vaazhvil aedhu thaenilaa
Kannirandil vennilaa
Kadhaigal sollum penilaa
Naan irundhum neeyillaa
Vaazhvil aedhu thaenilaa
{Maivizhi vaasal thirandhadhilae
Oru mannavan nuzhaindhadhenna
Avan varuvathinaale indha idhazhgalin melae
Punnagai vilaindhadhenna} (2)
Pozhudhoru kanavai vizhigalilae
Kondu varugindra vayadhallavo
Pozhudhoru kanavai vizhigalilae
Kondu varugindra vayadhallavo
Oru thalaivanai azhaiththu thani idam paarththu
Tharugindra manadhallavo
Tharugindra manadhallavo
Kaaththirundha kangalae
Kadhaiyalandha nenjamae
Aasai ennum vellamae
Pongip perugum ullamae
Kai viralaalae thoduvadhilae
Indha poomugam sivandhadhenna
Iru kaigalinaal nee mugam maraiththaalae
Intha Vaiyagam irundadhenna
Sevvidhazh oram then edukka
Indha naadagam nadippadhenna
Ennai aruginil azhaiththu
Iiru karam anaiththu
Mayakkaththai koduppadhenna
Mayakkaththai koduppadhenna
Kannirandil vennilaa
Kadhaigal sollum penilaa
Naan irundhum neeyillaa
Vaazhvil aedhu thaenilaa
O eyes that were waiting,
O heart that shared sweet stories,
O flood of deep desire,
O heart overflowing with love,
O eyes that were waiting,
O heart that shared sweet stories,
O flood of deep desire,
O heart overflowing with love,
With a bright moon shining in both eyes,
A girl like moonlight, telling sweet stories,
With a bright moon shining in both eyes,
A girl like moonlight, telling sweet stories,
If I am here without you,
What honeymoon is there in life?
With a bright moon shining in both eyes,
A girl like moonlight, telling sweet stories,
If I am here without you,
What honeymoon is there in life?
As the door of kohl-lined eyes opened,
Why did a prince step inside?
Because he arrived, upon these lips,
Why has a smile blossomed?
Bringing a new dream to the eyes with every moment,
Isn't this the age for that?
Bringing a new dream to the eyes with every moment,
Isn't this the age for that?
Calling for her lover and seeking a quiet place,
Isn't this the heart that surrenders itself?
Isn't this the heart that surrenders itself?
O eyes that were waiting,
O heart that shared sweet stories,
O flood of deep desire,
O heart overflowing with love,
At the gentle touch of fingertips,
Why did this flower-like face blush red?
When you hide your face with both hands,
Why does the whole world go dark?
Just to taste the sweetness from the edge of red lips,
Why play out this little drama?
Calling me close to you,
Holding me in your arms,
Why do you cast this sweet spell of love?
Why do you cast this sweet spell of love?
With a bright moon shining in both eyes,
A girl like moonlight, telling sweet stories,
If I am here without you,
What honeymoon is there in life?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic romantic duet from Motor Sundaram Pillai expresses the deep affection, romantic longing, and playful intimacy shared between two lovers. The lyrics beautifully capture the youthful magic of falling in love, where eyes tell untold stories, emotions swell like an uncontrollable flood, and every moment spent together feels like a sweet dream. The song contrasts the sorrow of separation with the pure ecstasy of togetherness, framing love as the light that brightens the entire world.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvam)

“Aasai ennum vellamae”

'Aasai ennum vellamae' metaphorically compares overwhelming desires to a surging flood.

Personification

“Kadhaigal sollum penilaa”

Moonlight is personified as a woman telling romantic stories ('Kadhaigal sollum penilaa').

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)

“Intha Vaiyagam irundadhenna”

Exaggerating that the entire world goes dark when the heroine covers her face with her hands.

Edugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Kaaththirundha kangalae / Kadhaiyalandha nenjamae”

The second consonant 'th' matches between 'Kaaththirundha' and 'Kadhaiyalandha'.

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Trivia

'Kaaththirundha Kangale' is a popular classic duet from the 1966 film Motor Sundaram Pillai, composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Vaali. Sung delightfully by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela, the song remains one of the most memorable romantic melodies featuring Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya.

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