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Lyrics & meaning

Mangayaril Maharani

From Avalukendru Oru Manam · 1971

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Avalukendru Oru Manam1971

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Mangayaril maharaniA great queen among women
Mangani pol ponmeniA golden body like a sweet mango fruit
Ellaiyilla kalaivaniBoundless goddess of arts
Ennuyirae yuvaraniMy life, my princess
Male
Mangayaril maharaniA great queen among women
Mangani pol ponmeniA golden body like a sweet mango fruit
Ellaiyilla kalaivaniBoundless goddess of arts
Ennuyirae yuvaraniMy life, my princess
Female
Kodaiyilae mazhai pol neeYou are like rain in the summer
Kovililae silai pol neeYou are like a statue in a temple
Adavaril thalaivan neeYou are the leader among men
Adimai naan un raniI am a slave, your queen
Female
Kodaiyilae mazhai pol neeYou are like rain in the summer
Kovililae silai pol neeYou are like a statue in a temple
Adavaril thalaivan neeYou are the leader among men
Adimai naan un raniI am a slave, your queen
Male
Mangayaril maharani..ee…A great queen among women...
Female :Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaaa….Female: Aaaa....aaa....aaa....aaaa....
Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaaa….Aaaa....aaa....aaa....aaaa....
Aaaa…aaa…aaa…aa..aa..aa…aahaaAaaa...aaa...aaa...aa..aa..aa...aahaa
Male
Maiyodu konjam poi pesum kangalEyes lined with kohl telling sweet little lies
Kaiyodu ingae kathai solla vendumMust tell a story hand in hand here
Maiyodu konjam poi pesum kangalEyes lined with kohl telling sweet little lies
Kaiyodu ingae kathai solla vendumMust tell a story hand in hand here
Female
Deiveega paadalA divine song
Thaai solla kettuHearing a mother speak it
Deiveega paadalA divine song
Thaai solla kettuHearing a mother speak it
Naan paada vanthenI came to sing
Aanandha pattuA joyful song
Naan paada vanthenI came to sing
Aanandha pattuA joyful song
Male
Velli changugal thulli ezhundhanaSilver conches leaped up
Nenjil vilaiyaadaTo play in the heart
Female :Angangal engengo naanam mellaFemale: Shyness softly everywhere across limbs
Thadai podaPlaces an obstacle
Male
Mangayaril maharaniA great queen among women
Mangani pol ponmeniA golden body like a sweet mango fruit
Ellaiyilla kalaivaniBoundless goddess of arts
Ennuyirae yuvaraniMy life, my princess
Male
Mangayaril maharani..ee…A great queen among women...
Female :Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaaa….Female: Aaaa....aaa....aaa....aaaa....
Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaaa….Aaaa....aaa....aaa....aaaa....
Aaaa…aaa…aaa…aa..aa..aa…aahaaAaaa...aaa...aaa...aa..aa..aa...aahaa
Female
Maanikka therin kanikkaiyagaAs an offering to the ruby chariot
Muthangal nooru thithikka vendumA hundred sweet kisses must shower sweet delight
Male :Theeratha aasai kodaanu kodiMale: Unquenchable desires numbering in millions
Thaenaaga odum thanaga theerumWill flow like honey and subside on their own
Female
Thanga thamaraiGolden lotus
Mottu virinthathuThe bud has bloomed
Manjal neeradaTo bathe in turmeric water
Sollungal angangaeSpeak of it everywhere
Male :Nanum konjam kavi padaMale: Let me also compose a little poetry
Male
Mangayaril maharaniA great queen among women
Mangani pol ponmeniA golden body like a sweet mango fruit
Ellaiyilla kalaivaniBoundless goddess of arts
Ennuyirae yuvaraniMy life, my princess
Mangayaril maharani..ee…A great queen among women...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Mangayaril Maharani is a celebrated romantic duet from the 1971 Tamil film Avalukendru Oru Manam, composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan. The song portrays a grand, poetic expression of mutual admiration and love between two lovers. The male partner compares his beloved to a queen among women, a radiant golden statue, and an endless source of art, while the female partner praises him as comforting like summer rain and commanding like a noble leader. Rich in imagery involving nature, divine art, and romantic intimacy, the song weaves classic Tamil poetic metaphors of lotus buds, silver conches, and sweet endearments to express deep physical and emotional union.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani (Simile)

Mangani pol ponmeni

Compares the beloved's physique to a mango ('Mangani pol ponmeni') and the lover's presence to refreshing rain during summer ('Kodaiyilae mazhai pol nee').

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Mangayaril maharani

Repetition of the initial letter 'Ma' across consecutive words creating melodic flow.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Mangayaril maharani / Mangani pol ponmeni

Repetition of second letter consonant sounds ('ng') in 'Mangayaril' and 'Mangani'.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Maanikka therin kanikkaiyaga

Metaphorically addresses the beloved as a ruby chariot ('Maanikka ther') and a golden lotus bud ('Thanga thamarai mottu').

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Trivia

Composed by legendary music director M. S. Viswanathan and sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela, this track from Avalukendru Oru Manam (1971) remains one of the most famous romantic duets in Tamil cinema history. The film was directed by C. V. Sridhar and featured Gemini Ganesan, Muthuraman, Bharathi, and Kanchana.

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