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Manmatha Leelai

From Panchathanthiram · 2002

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Mathangi, Timmy, Deva
Music director
Deva
Movie name
Panchathanthiram
Movie release year
2002
Lyrics added on
28 Nov 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
36-24-36 kolludhae
24 carat-il angam dhaan minnudhae
Naan pena nee paper
Kadhai ezhudhaamal viduvena
Iravenna pagalenna
Kadhai mudikkaamal povena
Naan yaar naan yaar
Maaya maaya maiya
Maaya maaya kadhai mannanae…
Un marmam arindha kallanae
Naan pena nee paper
Kadhai ezhudhaamal viduvena ..aa…
36-24-36 kolludhae
24 carat-il angam dhaan minnudhae
Manmadha leelaiyai
Vendraar undo..
Chorus :………………………………
Aadaigal naanam
Irandaiyum viduthu
Anbulla poovae ennai nee uduthu
Indhiya cargal idappakkam pogum
America cargal valappakkam pogum
Irandaiyum ottida therindhavan naan
Unnaiyum oh-ho arindhavan naan
Manmadha leelaiyai
Vendraar undo..undo..
………………….
36-24….oh-ho….ho…
24 carat-il…oh-ho….ho…
Malaigalil enakku sigarangal pidikkum
Pengalil enakku uyarangal pidikkum
Vekkam vazhindhaal viralaal thudaippen
Viyarvai vazhindhaal idhazhaal thudaippen
Aayiram thozhil nutpam ariyavaippen
Indhiyan yaar endru puriya vaippen
Manmadha leelaiyai
Vendraar undo..undo..undo
Naan pena nee paper
Kadhai ezhudhaamal viduvena
Iravenna pagalenna
Kadhai mudikkaamal povena
Naan yaar naan yaar
Maaya maaya maiya
Maaya maaya kadhai mannanae…
Un marmam arindha kallanae
Manmadha leelaiyai
Vendraar undo..undo
:36-24-36
Chorus :Manmadha leelaiyai
Vendraar undo..undo
Manmadha leelaiyai
Vendraar undo…
Chorus :36-24-36
36-24-36 is killing me!
Her body shines like 24-carat gold!
I am the pen, you are the paper,
would I ever leave without writing a story?
Whether it is night or day,
would I ever go without finishing the story?
Who am I? Who am I?
Maya, Maya, Maya...
Maya, Maya, the king of stories...
the clever thief who knows your secrets!
I am the pen, you are the paper,
would I ever leave without writing a story? Ah...
36-24-36 is killing me!
Her body shines like 24-carat gold!
The playful game of Manmatha (god of love),
has anyone ever conquered it?
Chorus: ...
Casting aside clothes
and shyness both,
my sweet flower, wear me instead!
Cars in India drive on the left,
cars in America drive on the right.
I know how to drive them both,
and oh, I know how to handle you too!
The playful game of Manmatha,
has anyone ever conquered it? Has anyone?
...
36-24... oh-ho... ho...
In 24 carats... oh-ho... ho...
Among the mountains, I like the peaks;
among women, I like the tall ones.
If shyness spills over, I will wipe it with my finger;
if sweat trickles down, I will wipe it with my lips.
I will show you a thousand techniques;
I will make you realize what an Indian can do!
The playful game of Manmatha,
has anyone ever conquered it? Has anyone? Has anyone?
I am the pen, you are the paper,
would I ever leave without writing a story?
Whether it is night or day,
would I ever go without finishing the story?
Who am I? Who am I?
Maya, Maya, Maya...
Maya, Maya, the king of stories...
the clever thief who knows your secrets!
The playful game of Manmatha,
has anyone ever conquered it? Has anyone?
36-24-36
Chorus: The playful game of Manmatha,
has anyone ever conquered it? Has anyone?
The playful game of Manmatha,
has anyone ever conquered it?
Chorus: 36-24-36
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This upbeat, flirtatious track features playful banter celebrating passion, physical beauty, and romantic charm. Using clever metaphors like pen and paper, driving cars on different sides of the road, and mathematical body measurements, the speaker expresses an irresistible attraction and confidence in romance, declaring that nobody can truly master or resist the overwhelming games of Cupid (Manmadha).

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Naan pena nee paper”

Compares the lovers to a pen and paper ('Naan pena nee paper'), symbolizing their complementary connection and intention to create a story together.

Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai)

“Vekkam vazhindhaal viralaal thudaippen”

Repetition of initial consonant sounds 'V' in 'Vekkam' and 'Viyarvai' across consecutive lines.

Analogy

“Indhiya cargal idappakkam pogum / America cargal valappakkam pogum”

Compares driving rules in different countries (India vs. America) to adaptability in love and understanding human nature.

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Trivia

'36-24-36' is from the hit 2002 comedy film Panchathanthiram starring Kamal Haasan and Simran. The soundtrack was composed by Deva, with lyrics penned by Vairamuthu.

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