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Lyrics & meaning

Purushanthan

From Ranga – 1982 Film · 1982

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Details
Ranga – 1982 Film1982

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Purushan thaan.. ivan purushan thaan..He is the husband.. he indeed is the husband..
Purushan thaan.. ivan purushan thaan..He is the husband.. he indeed is the husband..
Ivan peru rangaa ennudaiya pangaaHis name is Ranga, my life partner
Ottikkittaanyaa kaiya kattikkittaanyaaHe clung to me and tied his hands with mine
Ivan peru rangaa ennudaiya pangaaHis name is Ranga, my life partner
Ottikkittaanyaa kaiya kattikkittaanyaaHe clung to me and tied his hands with mine
Panguni maasam kalyaanam pallaakkila oorgolamWedding in the auspicious month of Panguni, with a procession in a palanquin
Panguni maasam kalyaanam pallaakkila oorgolamWedding in the auspicious month of Panguni, with a procession in a palanquin
Male
Pondaatti… iva pondaatti…Wife… she is the wife…
Pondaatti… iva pondaatti…Wife… she is the wife…
Iva peru gangaa ennudaiya pangaaHer name is Ganga, my life partner
Ottikkittaammaa kaiya kattikkittaammaaShe clung to me, dear, and tied her hands with mine
Iva peru gangaa ennudaiya pangaaHer name is Ganga, my life partner
Ottikkittaammaa kaiya kattikkittaammaaShe clung to me, dear, and tied her hands with mine
Panguni maasam kalyaanam pallaakkila oorgolamWedding in the auspicious month of Panguni, with a procession in a palanquin
Panguni maasam kalyaanam pallaakkila oorgolamWedding in the auspicious month of Panguni, with a procession in a palanquin
Female
Purushan thaan……He is indeed the husband……
Male
Iva pondaatti..She is the wife..
Male
Pondaatti ….Wife ….
Female
Ivan purushan thaan..He is indeed the husband..
Female
En kaavalukku ilam singam irukkuA young lion stands to guard me
Kan valai veesi pudichenaiyaaI cast a net with my eyes and caught him, sir
Konji vilaiyaada thudichenaiyaaI yearned to play and cuddle with him
En kaavalukku ilam singam irukkuA young lion stands to guard me
Kan valai veesi pudichenaiyaaI cast a net with my eyes and caught him, sir
Konji vilaiyaada thudichenaiyaa ..haaI yearned to play and cuddle with him ..haa
Male
Ennai konjam paarthathu ponnuThe girl glanced at me briefly
Alli poovaai poothathu kannuMy eyes blossomed like lily flowers
Ennai konjam paarthathu ponnuThe girl glanced at me briefly
Alli poovaai poothathu kannuMy eyes blossomed like lily flowers
Adikkadi sirikkudhu uthattaiyum kadikkudhu yenWhy does she smile repeatedly and bite her lips?
Female
Purushan thaan.. ivan purushan thaan..He is the husband.. he indeed is the husband..
Male :Iva peru gangaa ennudaiya pangaaMale: Her name is Ganga, my life partner
Ottikkittaammaa kaiya kattikkittaammaaShe clung to me, dear, and tied her hands with mine
Female :Panguni maasam kalyaanam pallaakkila oorgolamFemale: Wedding in the auspicious month of Panguni, with a procession in a palanquin
Panguni maasam kalyaanam pallaakkila oorgolamWedding in the auspicious month of Panguni, with a procession in a palanquin
Male
Pondaatti…Wife…
Female
Ivan purushan thaanHe is indeed the husband
Male
Ettipponaa kattippaa sellakkuttiIf I move away, my darling embraces me tight
Thottuppaathaa thithippaa vellakkattiIf touched, she tastes sweet like a lump of jaggery
Ettipponaa kattippaa sellakkuttiIf I move away, my darling embraces me tight
Thottuppaathaa thithippaa vellakkattiIf touched, she tastes sweet like a lump of jaggery
Adi pokkiri unai paarkkaiyil oru laagiriOh naughty girl, looking at you brings an intoxication
Adi pokkiri unai paarkkaiyil oru laagiriOh naughty girl, looking at you brings an intoxication
Female
Killakkilla thulludhu dhegamUpon a gentle pinch, the body leaps in thrill
Solla solla kolludhu mogamAs words are spoken, desire kills me softly
Killakkilla thulludhu dhegamUpon a gentle pinch, the body leaps in thrill
Solla solla kolludhu mogamAs words are spoken, desire kills me softly
Ilavattu vizhi pattu pani mottu vedikkudhu vaa..Touched by youthful eyes, the dew drop bursts open, come..
Male
Pondaatti… iva pondaattiWife… she is the wife
Female
Ivan peru rangaa ennudaiya pangaaHis name is Ranga, my life partner
OttikkittaanyaaHe stuck close to me
Male
HaaHaa
Female
Kaiya kattikkittaanyaaAnd bound his hands with mine
Male
Thananananananana…Thananananananana…
Panguni maasam kalyaanam pallaakkila oorgolamWedding in the auspicious month of Panguni, with a procession in a palanquin
Female
Panguni maasam kalyaanam pallaakkila oorgolamWedding in the auspicious month of Panguni, with a procession in a palanquin
Male
Pondaatti ….Wife ….
Female
Ivan purushan thaanHe is indeed the husband
Female
Purushan thaan……He is indeed the husband……
Male
Iva pondaattiShe is the wife

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Purushan Thaan from the 1982 film Ranga is a playful duet between the lead couple (played by Rajinikanth and Radhika). The song celebrates their marital bond and affection for each other, using playful banter, rhyming names (Ranga and Ganga), and romantic imagery of traditional wedding rituals like palanquin processions in the month of Panguni.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Eukai / Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Ivan peru rangaa ennudaiya pangaa

Rhyming end words like 'Rangaa' and 'Pangaa' create a catchy, playful rhythm.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Kan valai veesi pudichenaiyaa

Comparing eyes casting a net ('Kan valai veesi') to entrap love.

Simile / Metaphor

Thottuppaathaa thithippaa vellakkatti

Comparing sweetness of the beloved to a block of jaggery ('vellakkatti').

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Trivia

The film Ranga (1982) stars Superstar Rajinikanth and Radhika in lead roles. The soundtrack was composed by K. Chakravarthy, with lyrics penned by Vaali, and vocal renditions by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela.

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