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Lyrics & meaning

Oru Kathal Samrajyam

From Nandha En Nila · 1977

Lyricist: Pulamaipithan
Singers: K. J. Yesudas, T. K. Kala
Music director: V. Dakshinamurthy
Movie name: Nandha En Nila
Movie release year: 1977
Lyrics added on: 6 Jan 2026

Lyrics & meaning

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Oru kaadhal saamraajyam

Kannil varaindhal

Kanavennum modi soodi

Kannam sivandhaal

Urangaadha ullam

Naan ariyaadha paruvam

Nilavin mayakkathil neendhum mugam

Nee arugil irundhaale deiva sugam

Idaiyodu vilaiyaada

Idam thaedi vandhen

Idhazhodu thaen paaya

Naan aadugindren

Idaiyodu vilaiyaada

Idam thaedi vandhen

Idhazhodu thaen paaya

Naan aadugindren

Pagalaana iravodu

Azhagaana malarodu

Manadhodu isai paadi

Vizhiyodu aadu…aadu…

Thaniyaana kaniyodu

Thunaiyaaga vandhen

Suvai thaedi imai moodi

Sugam kaana vandhen

Thaniyaana kaniyodu

Thunaiyaaga vandhen

Suvai thaedi imai moodi

Sugam kaana vandhen

Nizhalodu uravaada

Ninaivodu nadamaada

Thodum bothu sudugindra

Nadhi neeril aadu

A kingdom of love,

she painted in her eyes.

Wearing the charm of dreams,

her cheeks blushed red.

A sleepless heart,

a youthfulness I have never known,

a face floating in the moonlit spell—

just being near you is divine joy.

To playfully hold your waist,

I came searching for a place.

With honey flowing upon the lips,

I dance.

To playfully hold your waist,

I came searching for a place.

With honey flowing upon the lips,

I dance.

In a night as bright as day,

along with a lovely flower,

singing melodies from the heart,

dance with your eyes... dance...

To be beside this lonely sweet fruit,

I came as your companion.

Closing my eyes to taste the sweetness,

I came to find pleasure.

To be beside this lonely sweet fruit,

I came as your companion.

Closing my eyes to taste the sweetness,

I came to find pleasure.

To bond with your shadow,

to wander through thoughts,

in river waters that burn when touched,

dance.

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Oru Kaadhal Saamraajyam' from the 1977 movie Nandha En Nila is a deeply romantic and sensual duet that explores the enchanting realm of love and intimate desire. The song paints a imagery-filled portrait of lovers lost in each other's presence, describing love as a divine kingdom where nights transform into bright days and proximity brings heavenly bliss ('deiva sugam'). Through metaphors involving sweet honeyed lips, moonlit intoxication, and burning river water, the lyrical narrative captures the intense physical and emotional passion between the lovers. Sung with classical grace by K. J. Yesudas and T. K. Kala, the track balances poetic subtlety with romantic fervor, creating a timeless atmosphere of intimacy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“Pagalaana iravodu / Azhagaana malarodu / Manadhodu isai paadi / Vizhiyodu aadu…”

The repetitive ending suffix '-odu' across sequential lines creates a harmonious lyrical rhythm.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Idaiyodu vilaiyaada / Idam thaedi vandhen / Idhazhodu thaen paaya”

Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'I' across consecutive lines.

Muran (Oxymoron / Contrast)

“Thodum bothu sudugindra / Nadhi neeril aadu”

Contrasts the naturally cool river water ('Nadhi neer') with the burning heat of romantic passion ('sudugindra').

Metaphor

“Thaniyaana kaniyodu / Thunaiyaaga vandhen”

The beloved is metaphorically referred to as a 'lonely fruit' ('thaniyaana kani') waiting to be savored.

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Trivia

Composed by veteran music director V. Dakshinamurthy, known predominantly for his seminal work in Malayalam cinema, this song stands out as one of his memorable Tamil compositions. Lyricist Pulamaipithan uses classical and poetic Tamil imagery to convey sensuality tastefully. Sung by K. J. Yesudas along with T. K. Kala, it remains a celebrated vintage duet from late 1970s Tamil cinema.

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