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Neram Nalla

From Seetha · 1990

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
K. S. Chithra, Chorus
Music director
Vidyasagar
Movie name
Seetha
Movie release year
1990
Lyrics added on
29 Mar 2026

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Neram kaalam nallarukku maama
Kannaalam kattikidalaam
Neeyum thaane nallaarukkae aama
Onnaaga ottikidalaam
Unna paathakka ponnu viduvaala
Kannu moodaama nippaa nedunaala
Paarungadi maappillaiyai thaan
Suthi podungadi veppilaya thaan
Hey aarungadi maappillaiyai thaan
Suthi podungadi veppilaya thaan
Neram kaalam nallarukku maama
Kannaalam kattikidalaam
Ooru sananga unghala paatha
Seruppa kaiyila eduppaanga
Male :Hey
Female :Kaalil seruppu pottu nadantha
Kuthamunnu nenapaanga
Singam thaan singam thaan
Female :Machaan pol ingu yaaru
Manna un ullamoo
Chorus :Thangam thaan thangam thaan
Female :Sonnaanga aayiram peru
Aaru inchu meesa vechaaru maaman
Appuram than aasa vechaaru
Aan azhagan thol azhagu
Aaga motham perazhgan
Jinghujikkaasa jinghujikkaa hoi
Jinghujikkaasa jinghidi jikka
Neram kaalam nallarukku maama
Kannaalam kattikidalaam
Neeyum thaane nallaarukkae aama
Onnaaga ottikidalaam
Raaman yaaru raavanan yaaru
Seethai manasu ariyaadhaa
Neenga yaaru maappillai sir-uh
Enakkum nallaa puriyathaa
Gokulathil vaazhura
Chorus :Kannan thaan kannan thaan
Female :Annadam aanndha leelai
Gopiyara thedura
Chorus :Mannan thaan mannan thaan
Ammadi verenna vela
Maalaiyida naanum irukken maama
Methaiyida neeyum irukkae
Vandhiduchu pudhu uravu
Veedhiyilae mudhal iravu ..mmm melam….
Aiyar mandhiram…ketti melam
Jinghujikkaasa jinghujikkaa hoi
Jinghujikkaasa jinghidi jikka
Jinghujikkaasa jinghujikkaa
Jinghujikkaasa jinghidi jikka
The time and hour are right, my dear,
Let’s get married!
You are looking so handsome too, yes,
Let’s stick together as one!
If a girl sees you, will she ever let you go?
She’ll stand staring without blinking for days!
Look at the bridegroom, girls!
Wave neem leaves around him to ward off the evil eye!
Hey, take a good look at the groom, girls!
Wave neem leaves around him to ward off the evil eye!
The time and hour are right, my dear,
Let’s get married!
When the village folks see you,
They carry their slippers in their hands out of respect!
Male: Hey!
Female: If they walk wearing slippers before you,
They think it would be a sin!
He’s a lion, truly a lion!
Female: Who can match my man here?
Is it the soil or your heart?
Chorus: It’s pure gold, pure gold!
Female: That’s what a thousand people said!
My man grew a six-inch mustache,
And only then did he set his heart on me!
His manly charm and broad shoulders,
All in all, he's strikingly handsome!
Jingujikkasa jingujikka hoy
Jingujikkasa jingudi jikka
The time and hour are right, my dear,
Let’s get married!
You are looking so handsome too, yes,
Let’s stick together as one!
Who is Rama and who is Ravana,
Doesn't Sita's heart know that well?
And who you really are, Mr. Groom,
Don't I understand that clearly too?
Living in Gokulam,
Chorus: He is Lord Krishna, Krishna himself!
Female: Every day filled with playful fun!
Chasing after the young women,
Chorus: He’s a king, a true king!
Female: Goodness me, what other work does he have?
I am right here to put the garland on you, my dear,
And you are right here to make the bed!
A brand-new bond has begun,
Our wedding night right on the street... mmm, music...
The priest's chants... the loud wedding drums!
Jingujikkasa jingujikka hoy
Jingujikkasa jingudi jikka
Jingujikkasa jingujikka
Jingujikkasa jingudi jikka
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful folk track from the 1990 movie 'Seetha' features a lighthearted exchange teasing the male lead about marriage, charm, and romance. The female singer affectionately addresses her maternal cousin, celebrating the auspicious timing for their union while complimenting his handsome looks, noble heart, and impressive mustache. Mythological references to Rama, Ravana, Sita, and Krishna are woven in to playfully praise his character while engaging in witty banter about courtship and traditional wedding customs.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Neram kaalam nallarukku maama / Kannaalam kattikidalaam

The second letter harmony occurs across lines such as Neram and Kannaalam in rural folk style.

Alliteration (Monaai)

Singam thaan singam thaan

Repetition of the 'S' sound in 'Singam thaan singam thaan' adds rhythmic bounce.

Mythological Allusion

Raaman yaaru raavanan yaaru Seethai manasu ariyaadhaa

References Rama, Ravana, Sita, and Krishna to humorously elevate the groom's character and choices.

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Trivia

Seetha (1990) featured music by Vidyasagar during the early phase of his distinguished career, featuring lyricist Vaali's trademark playful folk idioms.

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