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Lyrics & meaning

Mothiram Pottathu Poloru

From Annaiyum Pithavum · 1969

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Annaiyum Pithavum
Movie release year
1969
Lyrics added on
6 Jun 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Modhiram pottadhu pol oru naadagam
Kaadhalil undallavoo
Modhiram pottadhu pol oru naadagam
Kaadhalil undallavoo
Kaadhali kaigalil kaadhalan anivadhil
Kaaranam undallavoo
Kaadhali kaigalil kaadhalan anivadhil
Kaaranam undallavoo
Iru manamum serndhadharkku
Idhu thaan adaiyaalam
Uravinargal ariyum munnae
Idhuthaan kalyanam
Modhiram pottadhu pol oru naadagam
Kaadhalil undallavoo
Kaadhali kaigalil kaadhalan anivadhil
Kaaranam undallavoo
Oru pakkam paarthaal mugam mattum kattum
Azhagu minnum kannam
Oru pakkam paarthaal mugam mattum kattum
Azhagu minnum kannam
Iru pakkam paarthaal uruvathai kattum
Ilaiya mangai vannam
Iru pakkam paarthaal uruvathai kattum
Ilaiya mangai vannam
Kannukku kannae kanicholai
Pennukku neeyae thamizh solai
Haa haa haa haahaa aaa haa
Modhiram pottadhu pol oru naadagam
Kaadhalil undallavoo
Kaadhali kaigalil kaadhalan anivadhil
Kaaranam undallavoo
Iravin kadhaiyai kaalaiyil solvadhu
Idhazhil thondrum chinnam
Iravin kadhaiyai kaalaiyil solvadhu
Idhazhil thondrum chinnam
Uravin mudivai oorukku solvadhu
Udalil thondrum vannam
Uravin mudivai oorukku solvadhu
Udalil thondrum vannam
Ponmani chinnam kai viralil
Kanmani vannam un arugil
Haa haa haa haahaa aaa haa
Modhiram pottadhu pol oru naadagam
Kaadhalil undallavoo
Kaadhali kaigalil kaadhalan anivadhil
Kaaranam undallavoo
Modhiram pottadhu pol oru naadagam
Kaadhalil undallavoo
Kaadhali kaigalil kaadhalan anivadhil
Kaaranam undallavoo
lalalalalalalalalalallalalala……
A playful scene like giving a ring,
doesn't it always happen in love?
A playful scene like giving a ring,
doesn't it always happen in love?
When a lover places it on his beloved's hand,
isn't there a meaningful reason?
When a lover places it on his beloved's hand,
isn't there a meaningful reason?
As a sign that two hearts have joined together,
this is the true token.
Even before relatives ever come to know,
this is a wedding on its own.
A playful scene like giving a ring,
doesn't it always happen in love?
When a lover places it on his beloved's hand,
isn't there a meaningful reason?
Looked at from one side, it shows only the face,
with cheeks shining with beauty.
Looked at from one side, it shows only the face,
with cheeks shining with beauty.
Looked at from both sides, it shows the whole form,
the radiant beauty of a young woman.
Looked at from both sides, it shows the whole form,
the radiant beauty of a young woman.
To the eyes, a garden of sweet fruit,
and to this woman, you are a garden of sweet Tamil...
Ha ha ha haha aa ha
A playful scene like giving a ring,
doesn't it always happen in love?
When a lover places it on his beloved's hand,
isn't there a meaningful reason?
What tells the night's story in the morning
is the mark that appears on the lips.
What tells the night's story in the morning
is the mark that appears on the lips.
What tells the town the secret of their closeness
is the glow that appears upon the body.
What tells the town the secret of their closeness
is the glow that appears upon the body.
A golden token on the finger,
and your darling's beauty right beside you.
Ha ha ha haha aa ha
A playful scene like giving a ring,
doesn't it always happen in love?
When a lover places it on his beloved's hand,
isn't there a meaningful reason?
A playful scene like giving a ring,
doesn't it always happen in love?
When a lover places it on his beloved's hand,
isn't there a meaningful reason?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic romance song from the film 'Annaiyum Pithavum' explores the symbolic gesture of exchanging rings between lovers as an informal marriage of hearts before formal societal recognition. Through poetic expressions, lyricist Kannadasan highlights how intimate signs, physical closeness, and shared affection serve as real tokens of love, comparing the beloved's beauty to fruit orchards and rich Tamil literature.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani (Simile)

Modhiram pottadhu pol oru naadagam

Comparing the play of love and secret union to the symbolic act of putting on a ring ('Modhiram pottadhu pol').

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Kannukku kannae kanicholai / Pennukku neeyae thamizh solai

Describing the beloved as a fruit garden to the eyes and a sweet Tamil grove ('kanicholai' and 'thamizh solai').

Emona / Rhyme (Monai)

Kannukku kannae kanicholai

Repetition of initial consonantal sounds like 'Kannukku' and 'Pennukku' for melodic cadence.

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Trivia

Composed by M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan, this song stands out for S. Janaki's sweet vocal rendition and expressive sangatis, capturing playful romantic intimacy.

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