Kingini Kingini Kadhal
From General Chakravarthi · 1978
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- General Chakravarthi1978
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kingini kingini kadhal machchan | Kingini kingini, beloved cousin! |
| Enga kezhaviyaithaan manaiyil vachchaan | He placed our old woman on the marriage dais! |
| Kingini kingini kadhal machchan | Kingini kingini, beloved cousin! |
| Enga kezhaviyaithaan manaiyil vachchaan | He placed our old woman on the marriage dais! |
| Female | |
| Thinthana thanthana melam vachchaan | To the rhythmic beat of the drums, |
| Oru thiruttu thaali katti vittaan | He tied a secret, sneaky nuptial chain! |
| Thinthana thanthana melam vachchaan | To the rhythmic beat of the drums, |
| Oru thiruttu thaali katti vittaan | He tied a secret, sneaky nuptial chain! |
| Female | |
| Thaengaa dappaa thangaa dappaa | Coconut tin, gold box, |
| Maappillai vanthaaru | Here came the bridegroom! |
| Thoongumpothu veththalai paakku | While she was sleeping, betel leaf and nut |
| Kayil thanthaaru | He handed into her palm! |
| Female | |
| Thaengaa dappaa thangaa dappaa | Coconut tin, gold box, |
| Maappillai vanthaaru | Here came the bridegroom! |
| Thoongumpothu veththalai paakku | While she was sleeping, betel leaf and nut |
| Kayil thanthaaru | He handed into her palm! |
| Female | |
| Naalai kaalai yaezhu manikku | Tomorrow morning at seven o'clock, |
| Shanthi mukoorththam nadu | The holy nuptial chamber moment; in the middle of |
| Raaththiriyilae paattigalin | The night, a dance of |
| Naattiyam vaippom | The grandmothers we shall arrange! |
| Female | |
| ………………… | [Instrumental pause] |
| Female | |
| Naalai kaalai yaezhu manikku | Tomorrow morning at seven o'clock, |
| Shanthi mukoorththam nadu | The holy nuptial chamber moment; in the middle of |
| Raaththiriyilae paattigalin | The night, a dance of |
| Naattiyam vaippom | The grandmothers we shall arrange! |
| Female | |
| Ainthu maasam pona pinnae | After five months pass, |
| Valaiyal poduvom | We will perform the bangle ceremony; |
| Nee adhukku munnae odinaakkaa | If you try to run away before that, |
| Unakku poduvom | We will put handcuffs on you! |
| Female | |
| Kingini kingini kadhal machchan | Kingini kingini, beloved cousin! |
| Enga kezhaviyaithaan manaiyil vachchaan | He placed our old woman on the marriage dais! |
| Thinthana thanthana melam vachchaan | To the rhythmic beat of the drums, |
| Oru thiruttu thaali katti vittaan | He tied a secret, sneaky nuptial chain! |
| Female | |
| Sattappadi paatti unakku samsaaram aachu | By law, the grandmother has become your wife now; |
| Ippa thaalaakkaaran aiyyar rendu saatchiyumaachchu | Now the drummer and the priest are both witnesses! |
| Sattappadi paatti unakku samsaaram aachu | By law, the grandmother has become your wife now; |
| Ippa thaalaakkaaran aiyyar rendu saatchiyumaachchu | Now the drummer and the priest are both witnesses! |
| Female | |
| Vittu poga nenaichchiyinnaa | If you ever think of leaving her, |
| Court-kku varuvom | We will file a case in court! |
| On veraththai nee kaattinaakka | If you show off your arrogance, |
| Road-kku varuvom | We will drag you out to the streets! |
| Female | |
| Kingini kingini kadhal machchan | Kingini kingini, beloved cousin! |
| Enga kezhaviyaithaan manaiyil vachchaan | He placed our old woman on the marriage dais! |
| Thinthana thanthana melam vachchaan | To the rhythmic beat of the drums, |
| Oru thiruttu thaali katti vittaan | He tied a secret, sneaky nuptial chain! |
| Female | |
| Thaengaa dappaa thangaa dappaa | Coconut tin, gold box, |
| Maappillai vanthaaru | Here came the bridegroom! |
| Thoongumpothu veththalai paakku | While she was sleeping, betel leaf and nut |
| Kayil thanthaaru | He handed into her palm! |
| Female | |
| Hae hae thaengaa dappaa thangaa dappaa | Hey hey, coconut tin, gold box, |
| Maappillai vanthaaru | Here came the bridegroom! |
| Thoongumpothu veththalai paakku | While she was sleeping, betel leaf and nut |
| Kayil thanthaaru | He handed into her palm! |
கிங்கிணி கிங்கிணி காதல் மச்சான்
எங்க கெழவியைத் தான் மனையில் வச்சான்
கிங்கிணி கிங்கிணி காதல் மச்சான்
எங்க கெழவியைத் தான் மனையில் வச்சான்
Kingini kingini, beloved cousin!
He placed our old woman on the marriage dais!
Kingini kingini, beloved cousin!
He placed our old woman on the marriage dais!
திந்தன தந்தன மேளம் வச்சான்
ஒரு திருட்டுத் தாலி கட்டி விட்டான்.....
திந்தன தந்தன மேளம் வச்சான்
ஒரு திருட்டுத் தாலி கட்டி விட்டான்.....
To the rhythmic beat of the drums,
He tied a secret, sneaky nuptial chain!
To the rhythmic beat of the drums,
He tied a secret, sneaky nuptial chain!
தேங்கா டப்பா தேங்கா டாப்பா
மாப்பிள்ளை வந்தாரு
தூங்கும்போது வெத்தலை பாக்கு
கையில் தந்தாரு
Coconut tin, gold box,
Here came the bridegroom!
While she was sleeping, betel leaf and nut
He handed into her palm!
தேங்கா டப்பா தேங்கா டப்பா
மாப்பிள்ளை வந்தாரு
தூங்கும்போது வெத்தலை பாக்கு
கையில் தந்தாரு
Coconut tin, gold box,
Here came the bridegroom!
While she was sleeping, betel leaf and nut
He handed into her palm!
நாளைக் காலை ஏழு மணிக்கு
சாந்தி முகூர்த்தம் நடு
ராத்திரியிலே பாட்டிகளின்
நாட்டியம் வைப்போம்
Tomorrow morning at seven o'clock,
The holy nuptial chamber moment; in the middle of
The night, a dance of
The grandmothers we shall arrange!
..............................
[Instrumental pause]
நாளைக் காலை ஏழு மணிக்கு
சாந்தி முகூர்த்தம் நடு
ராத்திரியிலே பாட்டிகளின்
நாட்டியம் வைப்போம்
Tomorrow morning at seven o'clock,
The holy nuptial chamber moment; in the middle of
The night, a dance of
The grandmothers we shall arrange!
ஐந்து மாசம் போன பின்னே
வளையல் போடுவோம்
நீ அதுக்கு முன்னே ஓடினாக்கா
உனக்குப் போடுவோம்
After five months pass,
We will perform the bangle ceremony;
If you try to run away before that,
We will put handcuffs on you!
கிங்கிணி கிங்கிணி காதல் மச்சான்
எங்க கெழவியைத் தான் மனையில் வச்சான்
திந்தன தந்தன மேளம் வச்சான்
ஒரு திருட்டுத் தாலி கட்டி விட்டான்.....
Kingini kingini, beloved cousin!
He placed our old woman on the marriage dais!
To the rhythmic beat of the drums,
He tied a secret, sneaky nuptial chain!
சட்டப்படி பாட்டி உனக்கு சம்சாரம் ஆச்சு
இப்ப தாளக்காரன் அய்யர் ரெண்டு சாட்சியுமாச்சு
சட்டப்படி பாட்டி உனக்கு சம்சாரம் ஆச்சு
இப்ப தாளக்காரன் அய்யர் ரெண்டு சாட்சியுமாச்சு
By law, the grandmother has become your wife now;
Now the drummer and the priest are both witnesses!
By law, the grandmother has become your wife now;
Now the drummer and the priest are both witnesses!
விட்டுப் போக நெனச்சியின்னா
கோர்ட்டுக்கு வருவோம்
ஒன் வீரத்தை நீ காட்டினாக்க
ரோட்டுக்கு வருவோம்
If you ever think of leaving her,
We will file a case in court!
If you show off your arrogance,
We will drag you out to the streets!
கிங்கிணி கிங்கிணி காதல் மச்சான்
எங்க கெழவியைத் தான் மனையில் வச்சான்
திந்தன தந்தன மேளம் வச்சான்
ஒரு திருட்டுத் தாலி கட்டி விட்டான்.....
Kingini kingini, beloved cousin!
He placed our old woman on the marriage dais!
To the rhythmic beat of the drums,
He tied a secret, sneaky nuptial chain!
தேங்கா டப்பா தேங்கா டப்பா
மாப்பிள்ளை வந்தாரு
தூங்கும்போது வெத்தலை பாக்கு
கையில் தந்தாரு
Coconut tin, gold box,
Here came the bridegroom!
While she was sleeping, betel leaf and nut
He handed into her palm!
ஹே ஹே தேங்கா டப்பா தேங்கா டப்பா
மாப்பிள்ளை வந்தாரு
தூங்கும்போது வெத்தலை பாக்கு
கையில் தந்தாரு
Hey hey, coconut tin, gold box,
Here came the bridegroom!
While she was sleeping, betel leaf and nut
He handed into her palm!
Kingini kingini kadhal machchan
Kingini kingini, beloved cousin!
Enga kezhaviyaithaan manaiyil vachchaan
He placed our old woman on the marriage dais!
Kingini kingini kadhal machchan
Kingini kingini, beloved cousin!
Enga kezhaviyaithaan manaiyil vachchaan
He placed our old woman on the marriage dais!
Thinthana thanthana melam vachchaan
To the rhythmic beat of the drums,
Oru thiruttu thaali katti vittaan
He tied a secret, sneaky nuptial chain!
Thinthana thanthana melam vachchaan
To the rhythmic beat of the drums,
Oru thiruttu thaali katti vittaan
He tied a secret, sneaky nuptial chain!
Thaengaa dappaa thangaa dappaa
Coconut tin, gold box,
Maappillai vanthaaru
Here came the bridegroom!
Thoongumpothu veththalai paakku
While she was sleeping, betel leaf and nut
Kayil thanthaaru
He handed into her palm!
Thaengaa dappaa thangaa dappaa
Coconut tin, gold box,
Maappillai vanthaaru
Here came the bridegroom!
Thoongumpothu veththalai paakku
While she was sleeping, betel leaf and nut
Kayil thanthaaru
He handed into her palm!
Naalai kaalai yaezhu manikku
Tomorrow morning at seven o'clock,
Shanthi mukoorththam nadu
The holy nuptial chamber moment; in the middle of
Raaththiriyilae paattigalin
The night, a dance of
Naattiyam vaippom
The grandmothers we shall arrange!
…………………
[Instrumental pause]
Naalai kaalai yaezhu manikku
Tomorrow morning at seven o'clock,
Shanthi mukoorththam nadu
The holy nuptial chamber moment; in the middle of
Raaththiriyilae paattigalin
The night, a dance of
Naattiyam vaippom
The grandmothers we shall arrange!
Ainthu maasam pona pinnae
After five months pass,
Valaiyal poduvom
We will perform the bangle ceremony;
Nee adhukku munnae odinaakkaa
If you try to run away before that,
Unakku poduvom
We will put handcuffs on you!
Kingini kingini kadhal machchan
Kingini kingini, beloved cousin!
Enga kezhaviyaithaan manaiyil vachchaan
He placed our old woman on the marriage dais!
Thinthana thanthana melam vachchaan
To the rhythmic beat of the drums,
Oru thiruttu thaali katti vittaan
He tied a secret, sneaky nuptial chain!
Sattappadi paatti unakku samsaaram aachu
By law, the grandmother has become your wife now;
Ippa thaalaakkaaran aiyyar rendu saatchiyumaachchu
Now the drummer and the priest are both witnesses!
Sattappadi paatti unakku samsaaram aachu
By law, the grandmother has become your wife now;
Ippa thaalaakkaaran aiyyar rendu saatchiyumaachchu
Now the drummer and the priest are both witnesses!
Vittu poga nenaichchiyinnaa
If you ever think of leaving her,
Court-kku varuvom
We will file a case in court!
On veraththai nee kaattinaakka
If you show off your arrogance,
Road-kku varuvom
We will drag you out to the streets!
Kingini kingini kadhal machchan
Kingini kingini, beloved cousin!
Enga kezhaviyaithaan manaiyil vachchaan
He placed our old woman on the marriage dais!
Thinthana thanthana melam vachchaan
To the rhythmic beat of the drums,
Oru thiruttu thaali katti vittaan
He tied a secret, sneaky nuptial chain!
Thaengaa dappaa thangaa dappaa
Coconut tin, gold box,
Maappillai vanthaaru
Here came the bridegroom!
Thoongumpothu veththalai paakku
While she was sleeping, betel leaf and nut
Kayil thanthaaru
He handed into her palm!
Hae hae thaengaa dappaa thangaa dappaa
Hey hey, coconut tin, gold box,
Maappillai vanthaaru
Here came the bridegroom!
Thoongumpothu veththalai paakku
While she was sleeping, betel leaf and nut
Kayil thanthaaru
He handed into her palm!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Kingini Kingini Kadhal Machchan is a lighthearted, comedic folk song from the 1978 film General Chakravarthi. Sung with vibrant energy by L. R. Eswari, the song playfully teases a man who surreptitiously married an elderly woman by secretly tying a nuptial chain (thali) while she was asleep. The lyrics poke fun at his predicament while warning him that he is now legally bound to her and cannot escape his marital duties. Kannadasan's playful lyrics weave humorous threats, such as replacing traditional pregnancy bangles with police handcuffs if he tries to flee, and taking him to court or exposing him publicly. Combined with M. S. Viswanathan's catchy, drum-heavy folk composition, the song delivers a humorous narrative of unexpected marriage and inescapable legal accountability.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kingini kingini kadhal machchan / Enga kezhaviyaithaan manaiyil vachchaan”
The second letter 'ng' in 'Kingini' matches the 'ng' in 'Enga', fulfilling traditional Tamil poetic rhyme structure.
Onomatopoeia / Rhythm Refrain
“Kingini kingini kadhal machchan... Thinthana thanthana melam vachchaan”
'Kingini kingini' and 'Thinthana thanthana' simulate the jingling sound of anklets and the rhythmic beat of wedding drums.
Irony and Wordplay
“Valaiyal poduvom / Nee adhukku munnae odinaakkaa / Unakku poduvom”
The term 'poduvom' (we will put) is used first for 'valaiyal' (traditional pregnancy bangles) and then contrasted humorously with putting handcuffs if the groom runs away.
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Trivia
General Chakravarthi (1978) stars legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan. The track is renowned as one of L. R. Eswari's signature energetic folk-comedy songs, expertly crafted by M. S. Viswanathan and lyricist Kannadasan.
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