- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- K. Jamunarani
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Kaithi Kannayiram
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Sept 2025
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Maanam nenjilae naanam kannilae
Venum pengalae
Chorus :Lailailai
Maanai polavae vaazhum pothilae
Thaazhvu yaethumillai
Maanam nenjilae naanam kannilae
Venum pengalae
Chorus :Lailailai
Maanai polavae vaazhum pothilae
Thaazhvu yaethumillai
Veluppaana ennam
Chorus :Lallal laa
Female :Karukkaatha vannam
Chorus :Mmm mmm
Female :Nalla panpilum thooya anbilum
Chorus :Naattam kolla venum
Veluppaana ennam
Chorus :Lallal laa
Female :Karukkaatha vannam
Chorus :Mmm mmm
Female :Nalla panpilum thooya anbilum
Chorus :Naattam kolla venum
Female :Naattilae yaettilae nammai pottra venum
Maanam nenjilae naanam kannilae
Venum pengalae
Lailailai
Maanai polavae vaazhum pothilae
Thaazhvu yaethumillai
Maanam nenjilae naanam kannilae
Venum pengalae
Chorus :Maanai polavae vaazhum pothilae
Thaazhvu yaethumillai
Ellorum pottrum
Chorus :Lallal laa
Female :Ullaasath thottram
Chorus :Mmm mmm
Female :Ulla pothilum ellai meridaa
Chorus :Uruthi endrum venum
Ellorum pottrum
Chorus :Lallal laa
Female :Ullaasath thottram
Chorus :Mmm mmm
Female :Ulla pothilum ellai meridaa
Chorus :Uruthi endrum venum
Aah ha kangalaai pengalai
Aangal enna venum
Kangalaai pengalai
Aangal enna venum
Maanam nenjilae naanam kannilae
Venum pengalae
Lailailai
Maanai polavae vaazhum pothilae
Thaazhvu yaethumillai
Maanam nenjilae naanam kannilae
Venum pengalae
Chorus :Maanai polavae vaazhum pothilae
Thaazhvu yaethumillai
Manam ennum veli
Chorus :Lallal laa
Female :Kanakkaaga koli
Chorus :Mmm mmm
Female :Maathar yaavarum kadhal solaiyai
Chorus :Paathukaakka venum
Aa…Manam ennum veli
Chorus :Lallal laa
Female : Kanakkaaga koli
Chorus :Mmm mmm
Female :Maathar yaavarum kadhal solaiyai
Chorus :Paathukaakka venum
Female :Maasillaa illaram malara seiyya venum
Maasillaa illaram malara seiyya venum
Maanam nenjilae naanam kannilae
Venum pengalae
Lailailai
Maanai polavae vaazhum pothilae
Thaazhvu yaethumillai
Maanam nenjilae naanam kannilae
Venum pengalae
Chorus :Maanai polavae vaazhum pothilae
Thaazhvu yaethumillai
Self-respect in the heart, modesty in the eyes,
That is what women need!
Chorus: Lai lai lai
When living gracefully like a deer,
There is no disgrace at all!
Self-respect in the heart, modesty in the eyes,
That is what women need!
Chorus: Lai lai lai
When living gracefully like a deer,
There is no disgrace at all!
Bright and pure thoughts,
Chorus: La la la
Female: So they never darken,
Chorus: Mmm mmm
Female: In good character and pure love,
Chorus: We must set our hearts!
Bright and pure thoughts,
Chorus: La la la
Female: So they never darken,
Chorus: Mmm mmm
Female: In good character and pure love,
Chorus: We must set our hearts!
Female: So that the nation and history praise us!
Self-respect in the heart, modesty in the eyes,
That is what women need!
Lai lai lai
When living gracefully like a deer,
There is no disgrace at all!
Self-respect in the heart, modesty in the eyes,
That is what women need!
Chorus: When living gracefully like a deer,
There is no disgrace at all!
Admired by everyone,
Chorus: La la la
Female: A cheerful, lively presence,
Chorus: Mmm mmm
Female: Even if you possess it, never crossing the line,
Chorus: You must always have the resolve!
Admired by everyone,
Chorus: La la la
Female: A cheerful, lively presence,
Chorus: Mmm mmm
Female: Even if you possess it, never crossing the line,
Chorus: You must always have the resolve!
Ah ha, like their very eyes,
Men should cherish women!
Like their very eyes,
Men should cherish women!
Self-respect in the heart, modesty in the eyes,
That is what women need!
Lai lai lai
When living gracefully like a deer,
There is no disgrace at all!
Self-respect in the heart, modesty in the eyes,
That is what women need!
Chorus: When living gracefully like a deer,
There is no disgrace at all!
In the open space of the mind,
Chorus: La la la
Female: Marking proper boundaries with care,
Chorus: Mmm mmm
Female: All women, this garden of love,
Chorus: Must guard and protect!
Ah... in the open space of the mind,
Chorus: La la la
Female: Marking proper boundaries with care,
Chorus: Mmm mmm
Female: All women, this garden of love,
Chorus: Must guard and protect!
Female: A spotless family life must be made to bloom!
A spotless family life must be made to bloom!
Self-respect in the heart, modesty in the eyes,
That is what women need!
Lai lai lai
When living gracefully like a deer,
There is no disgrace at all!
Self-respect in the heart, modesty in the eyes,
That is what women need!
Chorus: When living gracefully like a deer,
There is no disgrace at all!
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the 1960 movie Kaithi Kannayiram serves as a celebratory yet moralizing ode detailing the traditional virtues expected of women, emphasizing dignity, modesty, purity of mind, and moral steadfastness. Set to a catchy rhythmic melody by K. V. Mahadevan, lyricist A. Maruthakasi uses gentle imagery like deer and gardens to advocate self-restraint and domestic harmony.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Maanai polavae vaazhum pothilae”
Comparing a woman's graceful, harmless, and innocent life to that of a deer ('Maanai polavae vaazhum pothilae').
Uruvam (Metaphor)
“Manam ennum veli”
Describing self-restraint as a fence around the mind ('Manam ennum veli') and domestic harmony as a garden of love ('Kadhal solaiyai').
Iyaibu (Rhyme) / Monai (Alliteration)
“Maanam nenjilae naanam kannilae”
Internal rhyming and rhythmic alliteration between 'Maanam' (dignity) and 'Naanam' (shyness).
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Trivia
'Kaithi Kannayiram' (1960) was a popular Tamil drama film directed by P. S. Ranga, starring S. A. Ashokan and Rajasree. The musical score composed by 'Thirai Isai Thilakam' K. V. Mahadevan was acclaimed for its blend of classical roots and catchy folk-pop arrangements.
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