Pulli Maan Pola Thulli Thulli
From Manthoppu Kiliye · 1979
- Lyricist
- M. A. Kaja
- Singers
- Vani Jairam, Chorus
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Manthoppu Kiliye1979
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Pullimaan polae thulli thulli oodum | Leaping and running like a spotted deer |
| Kanni maan nadai engae | Where is the gait of the maiden deer? |
| Chorus :Hoi kanni maan nadai engae | Chorus: Hoi, where is the gait of the maiden deer? |
| Female | |
| Ponniramaaga thanniram maari | Changing her complexion to a golden hue |
| Polivadhan porul enna | What is the reason for this radiance? |
| Chorus :Hoi polivadhan porul enna | Chorus: Hoi, what is the reason for this radiance? |
| Female | |
| Annanadai thalarnthu chinna idai virindhu | With her swan-like walk slowed and her slender waist broadened |
| Iruppadhan kadhai enna | What is the story behind her state? |
| Chorus :Hoi iruppadhan kadhai enna | Chorus: Hoi, what is the story behind her state? |
| Female | |
| Annai ival endru anbu mozhi koorum | Calling her mother in sweet tender words |
| Mazhalaiyin varavandro | Is it not the arrival of a baby? |
| Chorus :Hoi mazhalaiyin varavandro | Chorus: Hoi, is it not the arrival of a baby? |
| Female | |
| Pullimaan polae thulli thulli oodum | Leaping and running like a spotted deer |
| Kanni maan nadai engae | Where is the gait of the maiden deer? |
| Chorus :Hoi kanni maan nadai engae | Chorus: Hoi, where is the gait of the maiden deer? |
| Female | |
| Ponniramaaga thanniram maari | Changing her complexion to a golden hue |
| Polivadhan porul enna | What is the reason for this radiance? |
| Chorus :Hoi polivadhan porul enna | Chorus: Hoi, what is the reason for this radiance? |
| Female | |
| Thangamagan thondra thannarul thandha | For giving her grace so a golden son may be born |
| Aandavan arul pottru | Praise the grace of God |
| Chorus :Andha aandavan arul pottru | Chorus: Praise the grace of that God |
| Female :Singa magan thondra sithiya sandhan | Female: For a lion-like son to be born, her husband's |
| Mannavan seyal pottru | Praise the deed of her kingly husband |
| Chorus :Ivan mannavan seyal pottru | Chorus: Praise the deed of this kingly husband |
| Female | |
| Paangudan padam palli kattra | Properly educated in school and studies |
| Pavaiyin thiran pottru | Praise the talent of this lady |
| Chorus :Pavaiyin thiran pottru | Chorus: Praise the talent of this lady |
| Female | |
| Thaangida maganai thandhida koori | Asking to give a son to carry forward, perform |
| Thozhikku valaikaappu | The baby shower ceremony for the friend |
| Chorus :Humm thozhikku valaikaappu | Chorus: Humm, the baby shower ceremony for the friend |
| Female | |
| Pullimaan polae thulli thulli oodum | Leaping and running like a spotted deer |
| Kanni maan nadai engae | Where is the gait of the maiden deer? |
| Chorus :Hoi kanni maan nadai engae | Chorus: Hoi, where is the gait of the maiden deer? |
| Female | |
| Ponniramaaga thanniram maari | Changing her complexion to a golden hue |
| Polivadhan porul enna | What is the reason for this radiance? |
| Chorus :Hoi polivadhan porul enna | Chorus: Hoi, what is the reason for this radiance? |
| Female | |
| Annanadai thalarnthu chinna idai virindhu | With her swan-like walk slowed and her slender waist broadened |
| Iruppadhan kadhai enna | What is the story behind her state? |
| Chorus :Hoi iruppadhan kadhai enna | Chorus: Hoi, what is the story behind her state? |
| Female | |
| Annai ival endru anbu mozhi koorum | Calling her mother in sweet tender words |
| Mazhalaiyin varavandro | Is it not the arrival of a baby? |
| Chorus :Hoi mazhalaiyin varavandro | Chorus: Hoi, is it not the arrival of a baby? |
| Female | |
| Vallal paari illaa kuraiyai | To fulfill what the generous benefactor Paari left incomplete |
| Neekkida magan varuvaan | A son will arrive to remove the shortfall |
| Chorus :Neekkida magan varuvaan | Chorus: A son will arrive to remove it |
| Female | |
| Valluvan kuralai vaazhvinil | Valluvar's couplets in life |
| Dhinamum kedida magan varuvaan | A son will arrive to listen every day |
| Chorus :Kettida magan varuvaan | Chorus: A son will arrive to listen |
| Female | |
| Paattukku oruvan bharathi endru | As Bharathi, supreme in poetry |
| Paadida magan varuvaan | A son will arrive to sing |
| Chorus :Paadida magan varuvaan | Chorus: A son will arrive to sing |
| Female | |
| Paindhamil mozhiyil kaaviyam aayiram | A thousand epics in the sweet Tamil language |
| Theetida magan varuvaan | A son will arrive to compose |
| Chorus :Theetida magan varuvaan | Chorus: A son will arrive to compose |
| Female | |
| Pullimaan polae thulli thulli oodum | Leaping and running like a spotted deer |
| Kanni maan nadai engae | Where is the gait of the maiden deer? |
| Chorus :Hoi kanni maan nadai engae | Chorus: Hoi, where is the gait of the maiden deer? |
| Female | |
| Ponniramaaga thanniram maari | Changing her complexion to a golden hue |
| Polivadhan porul enna | What is the reason for this radiance? |
| Chorus :Hoi polivadhan porul enna | Chorus: Hoi, what is the reason for this radiance? |
| Female | |
| Annanadai thalarnthu chinna idai virindhu | With her swan-like walk slowed and her slender waist broadened |
| Iruppadhan kadhai enna | What is the story behind her state? |
| Chorus :Hoi iruppadhan kadhai enna | Chorus: Hoi, what is the story behind her state? |
| Female | |
| Annai ival endru anbu mozhi koorum | Calling her mother in sweet tender words |
| Mazhalaiyin varavandro | Is it not the arrival of a baby? |
| Chorus :Hoi mazhalaiyin varavandro | Chorus: Hoi, is it not the arrival of a baby? |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………… | ... |
புள்ளிமான் போலே துள்ளி துள்ளி ஓடும்
கன்னி மான் நடை எங்கே
குழு :
ஹோய் கன்னி மான் நடை எங்கே
Leaping and running like a spotted deer
Where is the gait of the maiden deer?
Chorus: Hoi, where is the gait of the maiden deer?
பொன்னிறமாக தன்னிறம் மாறி
பொலிவதன் பொருள் என்ன
குழு :
ஹோய் பொலிவதன் பொருள் என்ன
Changing her complexion to a golden hue
What is the reason for this radiance?
Chorus: Hoi, what is the reason for this radiance?
அன்னநடை தளர்ந்து சின்ன இடை விரிந்து
இருப்பதன் கதை என்ன
குழு :
ஹோய் இருப்பதன் கதை என்ன
With her swan-like walk slowed and her slender waist broadened
What is the story behind her state?
Chorus: Hoi, what is the story behind her state?
அன்னை இவளென்று அன்பு மொழி கூறும்
மழலையின் வரவன்றோ
குழு :
ஹோய்...மழலையின் வரவன்றோ....
Calling her mother in sweet tender words
Is it not the arrival of a baby?
Chorus: Hoi, is it not the arrival of a baby?
புள்ளிமான் போலே துள்ளி துள்ளி ஓடும்
கன்னி மான் நடை எங்கே
குழு :
ஹோய் கன்னி மான் நடை எங்கே
Leaping and running like a spotted deer
Where is the gait of the maiden deer?
Chorus: Hoi, where is the gait of the maiden deer?
பொன்னிறமாக தன்னிறம் மாறி
பொலிவதன் பொருள் என்ன
குழு :
ஹோய் பொலிவதன் பொருள் என்ன
Changing her complexion to a golden hue
What is the reason for this radiance?
Chorus: Hoi, what is the reason for this radiance?
தங்கமகன் தோன்ற தன்னருள் தந்த
ஆண்டவன் அருள் போற்றும்
குழு :
அந்த ஆண்டவன் அருள் போற்று
சிங்க மகன் தோன்ற சத்திய சந்தன்
மன்னவன் செயல் போற்று
குழு :
இவன் மன்னவன் செயல் போற்று
For giving her grace so a golden son may be born
Praise the grace of God
Chorus: Praise the grace of that God
Female: For a lion-like son to be born, her husband's
Praise the deed of her kingly husband
Chorus: Praise the deed of this kingly husband
பாங்குடன் பாடம் பள்ளி கற்ற
பாவையின் திறன் போற்று
குழு :
பாவையின் திறன் போற்று
தாங்கிட மகனை தந்திட கூறி
தோழிக்கு வளைக்காப்பு
குழு :
ஹூம்...தோழிக்கு வளைக்காப்பு.......
Properly educated in school and studies
Praise the talent of this lady
Chorus: Praise the talent of this lady
புள்ளிமான் போலே துள்ளி துள்ளி ஓடும்
கன்னி மான் நடை எங்கே
குழு :
ஹோய் கன்னி மான் நடை எங்கே
Asking to give a son to carry forward, perform
The baby shower ceremony for the friend
Chorus: Humm, the baby shower ceremony for the friend
பொன்னிறமாக தன்னிறம் மாறி
பொலிவதன் பொருள் என்ன
குழு :
ஹோய் பொலிவதன் பொருள் என்ன
Leaping and running like a spotted deer
Where is the gait of the maiden deer?
Chorus: Hoi, where is the gait of the maiden deer?
அன்னநடை தளர்ந்து சின்ன இடை விரிந்து
இருப்பதன் கதை என்ன
குழு :
ஹோய் இருப்பதன் கதை என்ன
Changing her complexion to a golden hue
What is the reason for this radiance?
Chorus: Hoi, what is the reason for this radiance?
அன்னை இவளென்று அன்பு மொழி கூறும்
மழலையின் வரவன்றோ
குழு :
ஹோய்...மழலையின் வரவன்றோ....
With her swan-like walk slowed and her slender waist broadened
What is the story behind her state?
Chorus: Hoi, what is the story behind her state?
வள்ளல் பாரி இல்லாக் குறையை
நீக்கிட மகன் வருவான்
குழு :
நீக்கிட மகன் வருவான்
வள்ளுவன் குறளை வாழ்வினில்
தினமும் கேட்டிட மகன் வருவான்
குழு :
கேட்டிட மகன் வருவான்
Calling her mother in sweet tender words
Is it not the arrival of a baby?
Chorus: Hoi, is it not the arrival of a baby?
பாட்டுக்கு ஒருவன் பாரதி என்று
பாடிட மகன் வருவான்
குழு :
பாடிட மகன் வருவான்
அவன் பைந்தமிழ் மொழியில் காவியம் ஆயிரம்
தீட்டிட மகன் வருவான்
குழு :
தீட்டிட மகன் வருவான்.....
To fulfill what the generous benefactor Paari left incomplete
A son will arrive to remove the shortfall
Chorus: A son will arrive to remove it
புள்ளிமான் போலே துள்ளி துள்ளி ஓடும்
கன்னி மான் நடை எங்கே
குழு :
ஹோய் கன்னி மான் நடை எங்கே
Valluvar's couplets in life
A son will arrive to listen every day
Chorus: A son will arrive to listen
பொன்னிறமாக தன்னிறம் மாறி
பொலிவதன் பொருள் என்ன
குழு :
ஹோய் பொலிவதன் பொருள் என்ன
As Bharathi, supreme in poetry
A son will arrive to sing
Chorus: A son will arrive to sing
அன்னநடை தளர்ந்து சின்ன இடை விரிந்து
இருப்பதன் கதை என்ன
குழு :
ஹோய் இருப்பதன் கதை என்ன
A thousand epics in the sweet Tamil language
A son will arrive to compose
Chorus: A son will arrive to compose
அன்னை இவளென்று அன்பு மொழி கூறும்
மழலையின் வரவன்றோ
குழு :
ஹோய்...மழலையின் வரவன்றோ....
Leaping and running like a spotted deer
Where is the gait of the maiden deer?
Chorus: Hoi, where is the gait of the maiden deer?
Changing her complexion to a golden hue
What is the reason for this radiance?
Chorus: Hoi, what is the reason for this radiance?
With her swan-like walk slowed and her slender waist broadened
What is the story behind her state?
Chorus: Hoi, what is the story behind her state?
Calling her mother in sweet tender words
Is it not the arrival of a baby?
Chorus: Hoi, is it not the arrival of a baby?
...
Pullimaan polae thulli thulli oodum
Leaping and running like a spotted deer
Kanni maan nadai engae
Where is the gait of the maiden deer?
Chorus :Hoi kanni maan nadai engae
Chorus: Hoi, where is the gait of the maiden deer?
Ponniramaaga thanniram maari
Changing her complexion to a golden hue
Polivadhan porul enna
What is the reason for this radiance?
Chorus :Hoi polivadhan porul enna
Chorus: Hoi, what is the reason for this radiance?
Annanadai thalarnthu chinna idai virindhu
With her swan-like walk slowed and her slender waist broadened
Iruppadhan kadhai enna
What is the story behind her state?
Chorus :Hoi iruppadhan kadhai enna
Chorus: Hoi, what is the story behind her state?
Annai ival endru anbu mozhi koorum
Calling her mother in sweet tender words
Mazhalaiyin varavandro
Is it not the arrival of a baby?
Chorus :Hoi mazhalaiyin varavandro
Chorus: Hoi, is it not the arrival of a baby?
Pullimaan polae thulli thulli oodum
Leaping and running like a spotted deer
Kanni maan nadai engae
Where is the gait of the maiden deer?
Chorus :Hoi kanni maan nadai engae
Chorus: Hoi, where is the gait of the maiden deer?
Ponniramaaga thanniram maari
Changing her complexion to a golden hue
Polivadhan porul enna
What is the reason for this radiance?
Chorus :Hoi polivadhan porul enna
Chorus: Hoi, what is the reason for this radiance?
Thangamagan thondra thannarul thandha
For giving her grace so a golden son may be born
Aandavan arul pottru
Praise the grace of God
Chorus :Andha aandavan arul pottru
Chorus: Praise the grace of that God
Female :Singa magan thondra sithiya sandhan
Female: For a lion-like son to be born, her husband's
Mannavan seyal pottru
Praise the deed of her kingly husband
Chorus :Ivan mannavan seyal pottru
Chorus: Praise the deed of this kingly husband
Paangudan padam palli kattra
Properly educated in school and studies
Pavaiyin thiran pottru
Praise the talent of this lady
Chorus :Pavaiyin thiran pottru
Chorus: Praise the talent of this lady
Thaangida maganai thandhida koori
Asking to give a son to carry forward, perform
Thozhikku valaikaappu
The baby shower ceremony for the friend
Chorus :Humm thozhikku valaikaappu
Chorus: Humm, the baby shower ceremony for the friend
Pullimaan polae thulli thulli oodum
Leaping and running like a spotted deer
Kanni maan nadai engae
Where is the gait of the maiden deer?
Chorus :Hoi kanni maan nadai engae
Chorus: Hoi, where is the gait of the maiden deer?
Ponniramaaga thanniram maari
Changing her complexion to a golden hue
Polivadhan porul enna
What is the reason for this radiance?
Chorus :Hoi polivadhan porul enna
Chorus: Hoi, what is the reason for this radiance?
Annanadai thalarnthu chinna idai virindhu
With her swan-like walk slowed and her slender waist broadened
Iruppadhan kadhai enna
What is the story behind her state?
Chorus :Hoi iruppadhan kadhai enna
Chorus: Hoi, what is the story behind her state?
Annai ival endru anbu mozhi koorum
Calling her mother in sweet tender words
Mazhalaiyin varavandro
Is it not the arrival of a baby?
Chorus :Hoi mazhalaiyin varavandro
Chorus: Hoi, is it not the arrival of a baby?
Vallal paari illaa kuraiyai
To fulfill what the generous benefactor Paari left incomplete
Neekkida magan varuvaan
A son will arrive to remove the shortfall
Chorus :Neekkida magan varuvaan
Chorus: A son will arrive to remove it
Valluvan kuralai vaazhvinil
Valluvar's couplets in life
Dhinamum kedida magan varuvaan
A son will arrive to listen every day
Chorus :Kettida magan varuvaan
Chorus: A son will arrive to listen
Paattukku oruvan bharathi endru
As Bharathi, supreme in poetry
Paadida magan varuvaan
A son will arrive to sing
Chorus :Paadida magan varuvaan
Chorus: A son will arrive to sing
Paindhamil mozhiyil kaaviyam aayiram
A thousand epics in the sweet Tamil language
Theetida magan varuvaan
A son will arrive to compose
Chorus :Theetida magan varuvaan
Chorus: A son will arrive to compose
Pullimaan polae thulli thulli oodum
Leaping and running like a spotted deer
Kanni maan nadai engae
Where is the gait of the maiden deer?
Chorus :Hoi kanni maan nadai engae
Chorus: Hoi, where is the gait of the maiden deer?
Ponniramaaga thanniram maari
Changing her complexion to a golden hue
Polivadhan porul enna
What is the reason for this radiance?
Chorus :Hoi polivadhan porul enna
Chorus: Hoi, what is the reason for this radiance?
Annanadai thalarnthu chinna idai virindhu
With her swan-like walk slowed and her slender waist broadened
Iruppadhan kadhai enna
What is the story behind her state?
Chorus :Hoi iruppadhan kadhai enna
Chorus: Hoi, what is the story behind her state?
Annai ival endru anbu mozhi koorum
Calling her mother in sweet tender words
Mazhalaiyin varavandro
Is it not the arrival of a baby?
Chorus :Hoi mazhalaiyin varavandro
Chorus: Hoi, is it not the arrival of a baby?
………………………
...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a celebratory Valaikaappu (bangle ceremony / baby shower) song from the 1979 Tamil movie Manthoppu Kiliye. In the song, female friends gather around the expectant mother to playfully tease and praise her transformation. They note how her once quick, deer-like playful step has slowed into a heavy, graceful walk, and how her complexion has turned into a radiant golden glow due to her pregnancy. The friends praise God, her husband, and her own intellect during the ceremony. The lyrics express high aspirations for the unborn child, wishing for a son who will be as generous as King Paari, as righteous as Thiruvalluvar, as poetically gifted as Subramania Bharati, and a scholar who creates timeless Tamil literature.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Pullimaan polae thulli thulli oodum”
Compares the playful agility of the young woman before pregnancy to a jumping spotted deer.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Annanadai thalarnthu chinna idai virindhu”
Compares the woman's graceful walk to that of a swan ('Annanadai').
Alliteration (Mohnai)
“Thangamagan thondra thannarul thandha”
Repetition of the initial 'Th' sound across words ('Thangamagan', 'thondra', 'thannarul', 'thandha').
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Trivia
Composed by the popular duo Shankar-Ganesh and rendered delightfully by Vani Jayaram, this track from Manthoppu Kiliye (1979) remains one of the classic traditional Valaikaappu (baby shower) songs played during Tamil cultural functions.
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