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Marudhaani

From Annaatthe · 2020

Lyricist
Mani Amuthavan
Singers
Nakash Aziz, Anthony Daasan, Vandana Srinivasan
Music director
D. Imman
Movie name
Annaatthe
Movie release year
2020
Lyrics added on
9 Sept 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Maana madhuraiyila
Maaman kudhiraiyila
Maalakkonduvaraan
Meena minungaiyila
Minni sinungaiyila
Melangkotta poraan
Hei malandhu malanadhu
Anichangkolunthu
Manamankkuthadi
Maapula maapula tholoda aada
Valanthu valanthu
Azhaga somandhu
Minu minukkuthadi
Veththala veththala paakkoda kooda
Anjana anjanamae vizhipoosa
Konjunu konjuthamma valaiyosa
Marudhaani sevappu sevappu
Maharaani sirippu sirippu
Marudhaani sevappu sevappu
Manameda nenappu nenappu
Ye tavula adikka
Nayanam olikka
Neram nerunguthadi
Atchatha atchatha unmela thoova
Verala pudikka viradham mudikka
Varan therinjikkadi
Angana ingana nee thulli thaava
Akkara akkarayaa iruppaandi
Sakkara sakkarayaa inipaandi
Ohoo…ha haa…ohooo
Ho oo oo oo oo hoo
Mannu dhaan vidha onnu dhaan
Adhu noora mathi neettumae
Ninnudhaan enga ponnu dhaan
Maru veetta yethi kaatumae
Nettiyilla kuttaiyilla
Rendu karaiyum neraaga
Kottum mazha kottaiyila
Thaangi pidikkum aaraaga
Yaaru perusunnu ennadha vittuthallu
Vannam enanju ninnadhaan vaanavillu
Aaanum ponnum onnukonnu
Serndhu vaazha venungannu
Ullatha ullatha nallatha nallatha kettu
Marudhaani sevappu sevappu
Maharaani sirippu sirippu
Marudhaani sevappu sevappu
Manameda nenappu nenappu
In the town of Manamadurai,
Riding on a horse, your groom
Is bringing the wedding garland!
With your delicate, shimmering hands,
With your sparkling, jingling hands,
He is going to sound the wedding drums!
Hey, blossoming and opening up,
The tender Anicham flower
Spreads its sweet fragrance,
To sway alongside the groom's shoulders!
Growing up and blooming,
Carrying all this grace and beauty,
Look how she shines bright,
Auspicious alongside betel leaves and nuts!
As dark kohl lines her eyes,
Her bangles chime so sweetly!
The henna is bright red, bright red,
The queen's smile is lovely, so lovely!
The henna is bright red, bright red,
Her thoughts are on the wedding stage!
Hey, as the drums beat,
And the wedding pipes sound,
The auspicious hour is drawing near!
To shower blessing rice upon you,
To hold your hand and fulfill his vows,
Know that your groom has arrived!
As you skip and dance about,
He will care for you with all his heart!
He will be sweet as pure sugar!
Oh-hoo... ha ha... oh-hoo
Ho oo oo oo oo hoo
In the soil, a single seed
Multiplies into a hundred and thrives!
Standing tall, our precious girl
Will bring honor and joy to her new home!
Neither too high nor too low,
With both banks standing even,
Like a strong and steady river
Holding its course through pouring rain!
Cast aside the thought of who is greater,
A rainbow only shines when colors blend together!
A man and a woman, side by side,
Are meant to live in harmony together,
Praying only for what is true and good!
The henna is bright red, bright red,
The queen's smile is lovely, so lovely!
The henna is bright red, bright red,
Her thoughts are on the wedding stage!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Marudhaani from Annaatthe is a joyous folk celebration song set against the backdrop of a traditional Tamil wedding. The lyrics express the excitement, festive music, rituals, and emotional moments leading up to the marriage ceremony. It praises the bride's grace, the groom's care, and the deep family ties that make the event memorable. The song also embeds profound wisdom about marriage using metaphors from nature. It compares the union to seeds yielding a abundant harvest and riverbanks guiding a river. It highlights that true harmony in life comes from mutual respect, equality, and blending together like the colors of a rainbow.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edugai (Rhyming Second Letter)

“Maana madhuraiyila / Maaman kudhiraiyila”

Matching second consonant 'na' sound across line beginnings (Maana / Maaman).

Adukku Thodar (Repetitive Words)

“Marudhaani sevappu sevappu / Maharaani sirippu sirippu”

Duplication of words like 'sevappu' and 'sirippu' to create rhythm and emotional intensity.

Uwamai (Metaphor/Simile)

“Vannam enanju ninnadhaan vaanavillu”

Comparing the union of man and woman to merged colors creating a rainbow.

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Trivia

Composed by D. Imman, 'Marudhaani' is a high-energy festive track from the Rajinikanth-starrer 'Annaatthe' (2021). The song features dynamic vocals by Nakash Aziz, Anthony Daasan, and Vandana Srinivasan, capturing the essence of rural Tamil marriage grandiosity.

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