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Lyrics & meaning

Pothum Unthan Jalame

From Kadan Vangi Kalyanam · 1958

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singer
A. M. Raja
Music director
S. Rajeswara Rao
Movie name
Kadan Vangi Kalyanam
Movie release year
1958
Lyrics added on
23 Sept 2025

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Podhum undhan jaalamae
Puriyudhae un veshamae
Oomaiyaana pngalukkae
Premai ullam irukkaadha
Podhum undhan jaalamae
Aaval meeri kaadhalinaal
Alli vizhigal thullidudhae
Aaval meeri kaadhalinaal
Alli vizhigal thullidudhae
Andharangam yaavaiyuame
Andharangam yaavaiyuame
Azhagumugam sollidudhae
Podhum undhan jaalamae
Paesaamal irundhalenna
Premai baashai idhudhaanae
Paesaamal irundhalenna
Premai baashai idhudhaanae
Aasaiyodu paasam vaithaal
Aasaiyodu paasam vaithaal
Dhaaanaaga vaazhvenae
Podhum undhan jaalamae
Pennarasi unazhagaal
Ennaiyae naan marandhenae
Pennarasi unazhagaal
Ennaiyae naan marandhenae
Innum thaamadhamo
Innum thaamadhamo
Unnai endrum piriyenae
Podhum undhan jaalamae
Puriyudhae un veshamae
Oomaiyaana pngalukkae
Premai ullam irukkaadha
Podhum undhan jaalamae
Enough of your playful tricks!
I can see right through your act!
Even women who cannot speak,
wouldn't they have a heart full of love?
Enough of your playful tricks!
Overwhelmed by longing and love,
your lily-like eyes dance with joy!
Overwhelmed by longing and love,
your lily-like eyes dance with joy!
All of your innermost secrets,
all of your innermost secrets,
your lovely face reveals them all!
Enough of your playful tricks!
What does it matter if you stay silent?
Isn't this the true language of love?
What does it matter if you stay silent?
Isn't this the true language of love?
If she showers me with heartfelt love,
if she showers me with heartfelt love,
I will live devoted to her forever!
Enough of your playful tricks!
Queen among women, charmed by your beauty,
I have forgotten myself completely!
Queen among women, charmed by your beauty,
I have forgotten myself completely!
Why is there any more delay?
Why is there any more delay?
I will never part from you!
Enough of your playful tricks!
I can see right through your act!
Even women who cannot speak,
wouldn't they have a heart full of love?
Enough of your playful tricks!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic song expresses a lover's affectionate teasing towards his beloved, playfully calling out her coyness and attempt to hide her true feelings. He reassures her that silence is no barrier to true love, as her expressive eyes and radiant face reveal all the tender affection hidden within her heart. Mesmerized by her beauty and charm, he vows eternal devotion and promises never to leave her side.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor

Alli vizhigal thullidudhae

The term 'Alli vizhigal' compares the heroine's beautiful eyes to delicate lily flowers.

Edukku / Rhyme Scheme

Podhum undhan jaalamae / Puriyudhae un veshamae

Second-letter rhyming (Edukai) present in 'Podhum' and 'Puriyudhae'.

Rhetorical Question

Premai baashai idhudhaanae

The speaker asks a poetic rhetorical question about love existing beyond spoken language.

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Trivia

'Kadan Vangi Kalyanam' (1958) was produced by the prestigious Vijaya Vauhini Studios and directed by L. V. Prasad. Made simultaneously in Telugu as 'Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu', the soundtrack composed by S. Rajeswara Rao remains a golden milestone in South Indian cinema history.

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