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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
Movie name
Avalukendru Oru Manam
Movie release year
1971
Lyrics added on
22 Jun 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Mangayaril maharani
Mangani pol ponmeni
Ellaiyilla kalaivani
Ennuyirae yuvarani
Mangayaril maharani
Mangani pol ponmeni
Ellaiyilla kalaivani
Ennuyirae yuvarani
Kodaiyilae mazhai pol nee
Kovililae silai pol nee
Adavaril thalaivan nee
Adimai naan un rani
Kodaiyilae mazhai pol nee
Kovililae silai pol nee
Adavaril thalaivan nee
Adimai naan un rani
Mangayaril maharani..ee…
Female :Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaaa….
Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaaa….
Aaaa…aaa…aaa…aa..aa..aa…aahaa
Maiyodu konjam poi pesum kangal
Kaiyodu ingae kathai solla vendum
Maiyodu konjam poi pesum kangal
Kaiyodu ingae kathai solla vendum
Deiveega paadal
Thaai solla kettu
Deiveega paadal
Thaai solla kettu
Naan paada vanthen
Aanandha pattu
Naan paada vanthen
Aanandha pattu
Velli changugal thulli ezhundhana
Nenjil vilaiyaada
Female :Angangal engengo naanam mella
Thadai poda
Mangayaril maharani
Mangani pol ponmeni
Ellaiyilla kalaivani
Ennuyirae yuvarani
Mangayaril maharani..ee…
Female :Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaaa….
Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaaa….
Aaaa…aaa…aaa…aa..aa..aa…aahaa
Maanikka therin kanikkaiyaga
Muthangal nooru thithikka vendum
Male :Theeratha aasai kodaanu kodi
Thaenaaga odum thanaga theerum
Thanga thamarai
Mottu virinthathu
Manjal neerada
Sollungal angangae
Male :Nanum konjam kavi pada
Mangayaril maharani
Mangani pol ponmeni
Ellaiyilla kalaivani
Ennuyirae yuvarani
Mangayaril maharani..ee…
A queen among women,
with golden skin like a ripe mango,
boundless goddess of arts,
my life's own princess!
A queen among women,
with golden skin like a ripe mango,
boundless goddess of arts,
my life's own princess!
You are like rain in the summer heat,
like a sacred idol in a temple!
You are the leader among men,
and I am your devoted queen.
You are like rain in the summer heat,
like a sacred idol in a temple!
You are the leader among men,
and I am your devoted queen.
A queen among women...
Ah... ah... ah... ah...
Ah... ah... ah... ah...
Ah... ah... ah... ah... ah... ah... aaha!
Eyes lined with kohl that tell playful lies,
must share a story right here, hand in hand.
Eyes lined with kohl that tell playful lies,
must share a story right here, hand in hand.
A divine song,
heard from my mother's words,
a divine song,
heard from my mother's words,
I have come to sing
a song of pure joy.
I have come to sing
a song of pure joy.
Silver conches leap up
to play upon the chest,
while shyness gently steps in
to place a barrier on every limb.
A queen among women,
with golden skin like a ripe mango,
boundless goddess of arts,
my life's own princess!
A queen among women...
Ah... ah... ah... ah...
Ah... ah... ah... ah...
Ah... ah... ah... ah... ah... ah... aaha!
As an offering to this ruby chariot,
a hundred kisses must taste sweet.
Endless desires in their millions
will flow like honey and find their fulfillment.
The golden lotus
bud has blossomed
to bathe in turmeric.
Whisper to me now,
so I too can sing a little poetry!
A queen among women,
with golden skin like a ripe mango,
boundless goddess of arts,
my life's own princess!
A queen among women...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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