- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Mano, Swarnalatha
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Adhikari
- Movie release year
- 1991
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Apr 2026
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Podhigai malaiyil porandhu valarndha
Sandhana thendralukku nalla
Madurai nagaril aavani veedhiyil
Maappillai parthirukku
Enga kudumba pokkishamae
Kooda porandha poocharamae
Oru maalaiyum melamum
Vandhadhum pogumo
Annanin gnyabagame……
Purushan veettil pugundha naeram
Porandha veedu marandhu pogum
Thaanae thaanae
Un arasan paechu inikkum bodhu
Annan paechu edupadathu
Maanae maanae
Adi uthami rathinamae
Naan sonnadhu sathiyamae
Idhai ethanai veedugalil
Naan paarkkiren nithiyamae
Purushan veettil
Purushan veettil pugundha naeram
Porandha veedu marandhu pogum
Thaanae thaanae
Meenaatchi naan thaan
Maelam kottum naal thaan
Sokkanukku maman pottaanoo
Annaachi indha annaiyagamae
Vechiruppen paasam ennaalum
Indha veeraappellaam
Thaali yerum varai
Maaman vandhaachunnaa
Maari pogum kadhai
Indha annana kandathum
Yaarunnu kettidavae…haha
Purushan veettil
Female :Purushan veettil pugundha podhum
Porandha veettai marappadhedhu
Naanae naanae
En arasan paechu inikkum bodhum
Annan paechu kasanthidaathu
Thaenae thaenae
Indha uthama thangachithaan
Iva eppodhum un katchi thaan
Ennai kannena kathirukkum
Indha annanum en katchi thaan
Purushan veettil
Male :Purushan veettil pugundha naeram
Porandha veedu marandhu pogum
Thaanae thaanae
Sammadhan pesa singakutty polae
Pillai pekka poren naanthaane
En magana paathu un magalum yenga
Ponnu thara porae needhaane
Adi raasathiyae niraiya seer ketpiyae
Scooter motorunnu
Rombha edhirpaarpiyae
Adhu illaatti sammadham
Venaannu solluviyae haang
Purushan veettil
Female :Purushan veettil pugundha podhum
Porandha veettai marappadhedhu
Naanae naanae
En arasan paechu inikkum bodhum
Annan paechu kasanthidaathu
Thaenae thaenae
Un arasan paechu inikkum bodhu
Annan paechu edupadathu
Maanae maanae
Indha uthama thangachithaan
Iva eppodhum un katchi thaan
Ennai kannena kathirukkum
Indha annanum en katchi thaan
Purushan veettil
Male :Haan purushan veettil pugundha naeram
Porandha veedu marandhu pogum
Thaanae thaanae
En arasan paechu inikkum bodhum
Annan paechu kasanthidaathu
Thaenae thaenae
Born and raised on the Podhigai hills,
for that gentle sandalwood breeze,
on Aavani Street in the city of Madurai,
a groom has been found!
Oh treasure of our family,
my sister born beside me, like a string of blossoms,
once the wedding garland and drums
arrive, will it just fade away—
the memory of your brother?
The moment you enter your husband's home,
you will forget the home where you were born,
all on your own, all on your own!
When your king's words taste sweet to you,
your brother's words won't matter anymore,
my gentle doe, my gentle doe!
Oh noble and precious jewel,
what I told you is the plain truth!
In so many households,
I see this happen every single day!
In your husband's home...
The moment you enter your husband's home,
you will forget the home where you were born,
all on your own, all on your own!
I am like goddess Meenakshi,
and on the day the wedding drums beat,
even if an uncle gives my hand to Lord Sundareswarar (Chokkan),
dear brother, for this mother's home,
I will keep my love forever!
All this brave talk of yours
is only until the sacred wedding knot is tied!
Once your groom arrives,
the whole story will change!
The moment you see this brother,
you will ask, "Who is he?" Haha!
In your husband's home...
Female: Even when I enter my husband's home,
why would I ever forget the home where I was born?
Never, not me, never me!
Even when my king's words taste sweet,
my brother's words will never taste bitter,
my sweet one, my sweet one!
This devoted little sister
will always be on your side!
Guarding me like his own eyes,
this brother too is on my side!
In my husband's home...
Male: The moment you enter your husband's home,
you will forget the home where you were born,
all on your own, all on your own!
To form a marriage alliance, like a little lion,
I am going to give birth to a son!
Looking at my son, your daughter will yearn for him,
and you will be the one giving your daughter to him!
Hey little princess, you will demand tons of wedding gifts,
asking for scooters and motorcars,
you will expect so very much!
And without that, you will say
you don't agree to the match, won't you? Aha!
In your husband's home...
Female: Even when I enter my husband's home,
why would I ever forget the home where I was born?
Never, not me, never me!
Even when my king's words taste sweet,
my brother's words will never taste bitter,
my sweet one, my sweet one!
When your king's words taste sweet to you,
your brother's words won't matter anymore,
my gentle doe, my gentle doe!
This devoted little sister
will always be on your side!
Guarding me like his own eyes,
this brother too is on my side!
In your husband's home...
Male: Aha, the moment you enter your husband's home,
you will forget the home where you were born,
all on your own, all on your own!
Even when my king's words taste sweet,
my brother's words will never taste bitter,
my sweet one, my sweet one!
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and affectionate duet from the 1991 film 'Adhikari' features a banter between an elder brother and his younger sister regarding her impending marriage and the bond they share. The brother playfully teases his sister, teasing that once she gets married and enters her husband's home, she will forget her maternal home and her brother's advice will no longer matter to her.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagim)
“Sandhana thendralukku nalla”
Comparing the sister to 'Sandhana thendral' (sandalwood breeze) and 'poocharam' (flower garland) to highlight her innocence and value to the family.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Purushan veettil pugundha naeram / Porandha veedu marandhu pogum”
Repetition of starting consonant sound 'P' in 'Purushan' and 'Porandha'.
Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Adi uthami rathinamae / Naan sonnadhu sathiyamae”
Matching second consonant 'th' in 'uthami' and 'sathiyamae'.
Cultural/Mythological Allusion
“Meenaatchi naan thaan / Maelam kottum naal thaan / Sokkanukku maman pottaanoo”
Alluding to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sokkanathar (Sundareswarar) of Madurai to signify an ideal holy matrimony.
Did you know?
Trivia
The film 'Adhikari' (1991) stars Arjun Sarja and Gautami, with music composed by Gangai Amaran. Vaali's lyrics beautifully capture traditional South Indian sibling banter regarding marriage, dowry customs, and familial ties with lighthearted humor.
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