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Mogam Piranthadamma

From Engal Thangam · 1970

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Engal Thangam
Movie release year
1970
Lyrics added on
9 Nov 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Mogam pirandhadhammaa
Mundhaa naal paarkkaiyilae…
Naesam pirandhadhammaa
Naetru nee nadakkaiyilae
Yaekkam pirandhadhammaa
Indru nee sirikkaiyilae… ae…
Inbam pirakkumammaa
Naalai indha vaelaiyilae
Oru naal koothukku
Meesaiyai vachaan medaiyilae
Maru naal paarkkaiyil
Maari irundhaan jaadaiyilae
Oru naal koothukku
Meesaiyai vachaan medaiyilae
Maru naal paarkkaiyil
Maari irundhaan jaadaiyilae
Aahaa… marunaal paarkkaiyil
Maari irundhaan jaadaiyilae
Kundu vizhi mandu mozhi sindu mudi
Nandu nadai pottaan paarammaa
Kattu vizhi muthu mozhi
Sithirathil utharavai kaetten paarammaa
Oru naal koothukku
Meesaiyai vachaan medaiyilae
Maru naal paarkkaiyil
Maari irundhaan jaadaiyilae
Laalaa… lalalala laa…
Laalaa… lalalala laa…
Laalaa… lalalala laa…
Laalaa… lalalala laa…
Raaniyammaa aasaippatta
Aada solli aanaiyittaa
Maru pechenna moochenna
Vandhenae endraan
Avan yaarendu per solli
Nenjodu nindraan
Avan yaarendu per solli nenjodu nindraan
Buthisaali mathiyilae
Kathu vecha vithaigalai
Padichaan paarammaa
Pombalaiya sokka vachi
Pakkam vandhu nikka vachu
Sirichaan paarammaa
Oru naal koothukku
Meesaiyai vachaan medaiyilae
Maru naal paarkkaiyil
Maari irundhaan jaadaiyilae
Paattukkellaam thalai asaichaan
Paakiravan adhisaiyichaan
Avan aattathil mogathai undaakki vechaan
Indha koottathil nottathai
Un mela vachaan
Indha koottathil nottathai
Un mela vachaan
Punnagaiyum ponnagaiyum
Minna varum annamadhai
Usuraa nenaichaanae
Solliyadhai sonna padi
Enniyadhai enna padi
Nenaichaa mudippaarae
Laalaa… lalalala laa…
Laalaa… lalalala laa…
Puli vaesham pottavan thaan
Poonaiyai pol maari vandhaan
Eli vaettaikku naal vaithu
Poraada vandhaan
Veli vaeshathai mosathai
Poiyaakka vandhaan
Veli vaeshathai mosathai
Poiyaakka vandhaan
Kambu sandai vambu sandai
Katti sandai kuthu sandai pottaan
Thaniyaaga
Pathu peru mathiyilae
Oththanaaga suthi vandhu
Jeyichaan mudivaaga
Oru naal koothukku
Meesaiyai vachaan medaiyilae
Maru naal paarkkaiyil
Maari irundhaan jaadaiyilae
Aahaa… maru naal paarkkaiyil
Maari irundhaan jaadaiyilae
Desire was born, my dear,
The day before yesterday, when I looked at you...
Affection was born, my dear,
Yesterday, when you walked by.
Longing was born, my dear,
Today, when you smiled... oh...
True joy will be born, my dear,
Tomorrow at this very hour!
Just for a one-day play,
He wore a mustache on the stage.
The next day, when you looked at him,
His whole appearance had changed!
Just for a one-day play,
He wore a mustache on the stage.
The next day, when you looked at him,
His whole appearance had changed!
Aha... the next day, when you looked at him,
His whole appearance had changed!
With wide eyes, silly chatter, and a tuft of hair,
Look, my dear, he scuttled sideways like a crab!
With captivating eyes and pearl-like words,
Look, my dear, I asked permission from that picture of beauty!
Just for a one-day play,
He wore a mustache on the stage.
The next day, when you looked at him,
His whole appearance had changed!
Lala... lalala la...
Lala... lalala la...
Lala... lalala la...
Lala... lalala la...
The queen had a wish,
And commanded him to dance.
Without a second word or a sigh of protest,
He said, 'Here I come!'
Proudly declaring who he was,
He took his place in her heart.
Proudly declaring who he was, he took his place in her heart.
In front of all the clever minds,
All the clever arts he had learned,
Look, my dear, he put on a show!
Leaving the woman spellbound,
Bringing her to stand by his side,
Look, my dear, he smiled!
Just for a one-day play,
He wore a mustache on the stage.
The next day, when you looked at him,
His whole appearance had changed!
He swayed his head to every song,
Leaving all the onlookers amazed.
Through his dance, he stirred up deep desire.
In the middle of this crowd,
He fixed his gaze on you.
In the middle of this crowd,
He fixed his gaze on you.
With a gentle smile and shining gold,
That graceful girl who came glowing like a swan—
He treasured her as his very life!
Whatever he says, he does as promised;
Whatever he plans, he carries it out;
Once he sets his mind, he will see it through!
Lala... lalala la...
Lala... lalala la...
The one who once put on the guise of a tiger,
Now came disguised softly like a cat.
Setting a date to hunt down the rats,
He arrived ready to fight.
Every fake disguise and deceitful trick,
He came to expose and break.
Every fake disguise and deceitful trick,
He came to expose and break.
With stick fights and street brawls,
Wrestling and fistfights, he fought
All by himself!
In the middle of ten men,
Circling through them all alone,
In the end, he won!
Just for a one-day play,
He wore a mustache on the stage.
The next day, when you looked at him,
His whole appearance had changed!
Aha... the next day, when you looked at him,
His whole appearance had changed!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Mogam Pirandhadhammaa' from the 1970 Tamil film Engal Thangam is a lighthearted, playful, and narrative song penned by Vaali. The lyrics trace the progressive stages of romance across consecutive days—from initial attraction (day before yesterday) to affection (yesterday), yearning (today), and ultimate bliss (tomorrow). Through clever theatrical metaphors, the song describes a protagonist who uses disguises, charm, and martial arts skills to navigate dynamic situations, expose hypocrisy, and win the heart of his beloved. Beyond its romantic banter, the song highlights the hero's intelligence, physical prowess, and determination. He fights off multiple foes single-handedly, accomplishes whatever he resolves to do, and captivates everyone around him, reflecting the classic heroic storytelling style associated with MGR's cinema in that era.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Mogam pirandhadhammaa

Matching second consonants across consecutive lines creates rhythmic flow (Mogam / Naesam / Yaekkam / Inbam).

Iyaibu (Internal Rhyming)

Kundu vizhi mandu mozhi sindu mudi

Internal rhyming ending syllables ('vizhi', 'mozhi', 'mudi') create a swift, playful musical cadence.

Simile and Metaphor (Uvamai)

Puli vaesham pottavan thaan / Poonaiyai pol maari vandhaan

Uses animal imagery (tiger, cat, rat) metaphorically to represent disguise, tactical stealth, and defeating enemies.

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Trivia

Engal Thangam (1970) was a major commercial hit starring M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Jayalalithaa. The film's soundtrack was composed by M.S. Viswanathan, with iconic lyrics by Vaali, tailored perfectly to suit MGR's screen persona combining action, charm, and moral themes.

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