Santhegam Ennumoru Sarakku
From Thilakam · 1960
- Lyricist
- Kavi Rajagopal
- Music director
- R. Sudharsanam
- Details
- Thilakam1960
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Santhegam ennum oru sarakku | The item called suspicion, |
| Adhu pengal manasilae thaan irukku | It exists inside women's minds. |
| Munthirunthavanga moolai nirainjavanga | The ancestors, wise and full of brains, |
| Mudivaai pottu vecha kanakku | Made this as a finalized calculation. |
| Munthirunthavanga moolai nirainjavanga | The ancestors, wise and full of brains, |
| Mudivaai pottu vecha kanakku | Made this as a finalized calculation. |
| Santhegam ennum oru sarakku | The item called suspicion, |
| Adhu pengal manasilae thaan irukku | It exists inside women's minds. |
| Male | |
| Velaikku ponavanga veedu vandhu sera | When those who go to work return home, |
| Konja neram thavarinaal santhegam | If they miss the usual time even slightly, there is suspicion. |
| Veettukku vandhadhum aluthu salithu poyi | Upon coming home, tired and exhausted, |
| Neetti nimirndhutta santhegam… | If one stretches out to rest, there is suspicion... |
| Veettukku vandhadhum aluthu salithu poyi | Upon coming home, tired and exhausted, |
| Neetti nimirndhutta santhegam… santhegam…santhegam | If one stretches out to rest, there is suspicion... suspicion... suspicion! |
| Female | |
| Santhegam ennum oru sarakku adhu | The item called suspicion, |
| Aangal manasilae thaan irukku | It exists inside men's minds. |
| Munthirunthavanga moolai nirainjavanga | The ancestors, wise and full of brains, |
| Mudivaai pottu vecha kanakku | Made this as a finalized calculation. |
| Santhegam ennum oru sarakku adhu | The item called suspicion, |
| Aangal manasilae thaan irukku | It exists inside men's minds. |
| Female | |
| Seevi mudichikittu naalunkizhamaiyilae | Combing hair and dressing up on auspicious days, |
| Singaaram panninaa santhegam | If one beautifies oneself, there is suspicion. |
| Seevi mudichikittu naalunkizhamaiyilae | Combing hair and dressing up on auspicious days, |
| Singaaram panninaa santhegam | If one beautifies oneself, there is suspicion. |
| Siricha mugangatti nadanthu thirinjitta | Walking around showing a smiling face, |
| Porakkudhu aambalaikku santhegam | Suspicion arises in a man. |
| Santhegam santhegam | Suspicion, suspicion! |
| Female | |
| Santhegam ennum oru sarakku adhu | The item called suspicion, |
| Aangal manasilae thaan rukku | It exists inside men's minds. |
| Male | |
| Panamaarathadiyil utkarndhu irukkiravan | If a person sits under a palm tree, |
| Paalai kudichaalum santhegam | Even if he drinks milk, there is suspicion. |
| Pasum paalai kudichaalum santhegam | Even if he drinks cow's milk, there is suspicion. |
| Panamaarathadiyil utkarndhu irukkiravan | If a person sits under a palm tree, |
| Paalai kudichaalum santhegam | Even if he drinks milk, there is suspicion. |
| Pasum paalai kudichaalum santhegam | Even if he drinks cow's milk, there is suspicion. |
| Female | |
| Panathilae midhakkira ulagathilae | In this world floating on money, |
| Male | |
| Polladhadhu indha santhegan | This suspicion is a terrible thing. |
| Uyirai kollaamalae kollum noiyaagaum ..aa… | It is a disease that kills without taking life away... ah... |
| Polladhadhu indha santhegan | This suspicion is a terrible thing. |
| Uyirai kollaamalae kollum noiyaagaum | It is a disease that kills without taking life away. |
| Idhai nalla purinjukittu | Understanding this well, |
| Idhai nalla purinjukittu | Understanding this well, |
| Ellorum vaazhkaiyai nadathanum | Everyone must conduct their lives, |
| Adhuvae muraiyaagaum | That is the right way. |
| Nambikkaiyae adukku marunthaagum | Trust is the remedy for it. |
| Naan aaraindhu sollum arivurai aagum | This is the advice I give after careful thought. |
| Female | |
| Santhegam… | Suspicion... |
| Santhegam santhegam | Suspicion, suspicion! |
| Santhegamennum oru sarakku adhu | The item called suspicion, |
| Sagala edathulaiyum irukku | It is present in every single place. |
சந்தேகம் என்னுமொரு சரக்கு அது
பெண்கள் மனசிலேதான் இருக்கு
முந்தியிருந்தவங்க மூளை நிறைஞ்சவங்க
முடிவாய் போட்டு வச்சக் கணக்கு..
முந்தியிருந்தவங்க மூளை நிறைஞ்சவங்க
முடிவாய் போட்டு வச்சக் கணக்கு..
சந்தேகம் என்னுமொரு சரக்கு அது
பெண்கள் மனசிலேதான் இருக்கு
The item called suspicion,
It exists inside women's minds.
The ancestors, wise and full of brains,
Made this as a finalized calculation.
The ancestors, wise and full of brains,
Made this as a finalized calculation.
The item called suspicion,
It exists inside women's minds.
வேலைக்கு போனவங்க வீடு வந்து சேர
கொஞ்ச நேரம் தவறினால் சந்தேகம்
வீட்டுக்கு வந்ததும் அலுத்து சலித்து போய்
நீட்டி நிமிர்ந்துட்டா சந்தேகம்..
வீட்டுக்கு வந்ததும் அலுத்து சலித்து போய்
நீட்டி நிமிர்ந்துட்டா சந்தேகம்..
சந்தேகம்...சந்தேகம்....
When those who go to work return home,
If they miss the usual time even slightly, there is suspicion.
Upon coming home, tired and exhausted,
If one stretches out to rest, there is suspicion...
Upon coming home, tired and exhausted,
If one stretches out to rest, there is suspicion... suspicion... suspicion!
சந்தேகம் என்னுமொரு சரக்கு அது
ஆண்கள் மனசிலேதான் இருக்கு
முந்தியிருந்தவங்க மூளை நிறைஞ்சவங்க
முடிவாய் போட்டு வச்சக் கணக்கு..
சந்தேகம் என்னுமொரு சரக்கு அது
ஆண்கள் மனசிலேதான் இருக்கு
The item called suspicion,
It exists inside men's minds.
The ancestors, wise and full of brains,
Made this as a finalized calculation.
The item called suspicion,
It exists inside men's minds.
சீவி முடிச்சிக்கிட்டு நாளுங்கிழமையிலே
சிங்காரம் பண்ணினா சந்தேகம்
சீவி முடிச்சிக்கிட்டு நாளுங்கிழமையிலே
சிங்காரம் பண்ணினா சந்தேகம்
சிரிச்ச முகங்காட்டி நடந்து திரிஞ்சிட்டா
பொறக்குது ஆம்பளைக்கு சந்தேகம்..
சந்தேகம் சந்தேகம் ...
Combing hair and dressing up on auspicious days,
If one beautifies oneself, there is suspicion.
Combing hair and dressing up on auspicious days,
If one beautifies oneself, there is suspicion.
Walking around showing a smiling face,
Suspicion arises in a man.
Suspicion, suspicion!
சந்தேகம் என்னுமொரு சரக்கு அது
ஆண்கள் மனசிலேதான் இருக்கு
The item called suspicion,
It exists inside men's minds.
பனமரத்தடியிலே உட்கார்ந்து இருக்கிறவன்
பாலைக் குடிச்சாலும் சந்தேகம்
பசும் பாலைக் குடிச்சாலும் சந்தேகம்
பனமரத்தடியிலே உட்கார்ந்து இருக்கிறவன்
பாலைக் குடிச்சாலும் சந்தேகம்
பசும் பாலைக் குடிச்சாலும் சந்தேகம்
If a person sits under a palm tree,
Even if he drinks milk, there is suspicion.
Even if he drinks cow's milk, there is suspicion.
If a person sits under a palm tree,
Even if he drinks milk, there is suspicion.
Even if he drinks cow's milk, there is suspicion.
பணத்துல மிதக்கிற உலகத்துல
எந்தப் பக்கத்துல பார்த்தாலும் சந்தேகம்..
In this world floating on money,
ஆஹா.. பெண் :
சந்தேகம்..
ஒஹோ..பெண் :
சந்தேகம்..
This suspicion is a terrible thing.
It is a disease that kills without taking life away... ah...
This suspicion is a terrible thing.
It is a disease that kills without taking life away.
Understanding this well,
Understanding this well,
Everyone must conduct their lives,
That is the right way.
Trust is the remedy for it.
This is the advice I give after careful thought.
சந்தேகம் என்னுமொரு சரக்கு அது
சகல இடத்துலேயும் இருக்கு......
Suspicion...
Suspicion, suspicion!
The item called suspicion,
It is present in every single place.
பொல்லாதது இந்த சந்தேகம்
உயிரைக் கொல்லாமலே கொல்லுற நோயாகும்
பொல்லாதது இந்த சந்தேகம்
உயிரைக் கொல்லாமலே கொல்லுற நோயாகும்
இதை நல்லாப் புரிஞ்சிகிட்டு
இதை நல்லாப் புரிஞ்சிகிட்டு
எல்லாரும் வாழ்க்கையை
நடத்தணும் அதுவே முறையாகும்
நம்பிக்கையே அதுக்கு மருந்தாகும்
நான்ஆராய்ந்து சொல்லும் அறிவுரை ஆகும்...
சந்தேகம் சந்தேகம் சந்தேகம்
சந்தேகம் என்னுமொரு சரக்கு அது
சகல இடத்துலேயும் இருக்கு......
Santhegam ennum oru sarakku
The item called suspicion,
Adhu pengal manasilae thaan irukku
It exists inside women's minds.
Munthirunthavanga moolai nirainjavanga
The ancestors, wise and full of brains,
Mudivaai pottu vecha kanakku
Made this as a finalized calculation.
Munthirunthavanga moolai nirainjavanga
The ancestors, wise and full of brains,
Mudivaai pottu vecha kanakku
Made this as a finalized calculation.
Santhegam ennum oru sarakku
The item called suspicion,
Adhu pengal manasilae thaan irukku
It exists inside women's minds.
Velaikku ponavanga veedu vandhu sera
When those who go to work return home,
Konja neram thavarinaal santhegam
If they miss the usual time even slightly, there is suspicion.
Veettukku vandhadhum aluthu salithu poyi
Upon coming home, tired and exhausted,
Neetti nimirndhutta santhegam…
If one stretches out to rest, there is suspicion...
Veettukku vandhadhum aluthu salithu poyi
Upon coming home, tired and exhausted,
Neetti nimirndhutta santhegam… santhegam…santhegam
If one stretches out to rest, there is suspicion... suspicion... suspicion!
Santhegam ennum oru sarakku adhu
The item called suspicion,
Aangal manasilae thaan irukku
It exists inside men's minds.
Munthirunthavanga moolai nirainjavanga
The ancestors, wise and full of brains,
Mudivaai pottu vecha kanakku
Made this as a finalized calculation.
Santhegam ennum oru sarakku adhu
The item called suspicion,
Aangal manasilae thaan irukku
It exists inside men's minds.
Seevi mudichikittu naalunkizhamaiyilae
Combing hair and dressing up on auspicious days,
Singaaram panninaa santhegam
If one beautifies oneself, there is suspicion.
Seevi mudichikittu naalunkizhamaiyilae
Combing hair and dressing up on auspicious days,
Singaaram panninaa santhegam
If one beautifies oneself, there is suspicion.
Siricha mugangatti nadanthu thirinjitta
Walking around showing a smiling face,
Porakkudhu aambalaikku santhegam
Suspicion arises in a man.
Santhegam santhegam
Suspicion, suspicion!
Santhegam ennum oru sarakku adhu
The item called suspicion,
Aangal manasilae thaan rukku
It exists inside men's minds.
Panamaarathadiyil utkarndhu irukkiravan
If a person sits under a palm tree,
Paalai kudichaalum santhegam
Even if he drinks milk, there is suspicion.
Pasum paalai kudichaalum santhegam
Even if he drinks cow's milk, there is suspicion.
Panamaarathadiyil utkarndhu irukkiravan
If a person sits under a palm tree,
Paalai kudichaalum santhegam
Even if he drinks milk, there is suspicion.
Pasum paalai kudichaalum santhegam
Even if he drinks cow's milk, there is suspicion.
Panathilae midhakkira ulagathilae
In this world floating on money,
Polladhadhu indha santhegan
This suspicion is a terrible thing.
Uyirai kollaamalae kollum noiyaagaum ..aa…
It is a disease that kills without taking life away... ah...
Polladhadhu indha santhegan
This suspicion is a terrible thing.
Uyirai kollaamalae kollum noiyaagaum
It is a disease that kills without taking life away.
Idhai nalla purinjukittu
Understanding this well,
Idhai nalla purinjukittu
Understanding this well,
Ellorum vaazhkaiyai nadathanum
Everyone must conduct their lives,
Adhuvae muraiyaagaum
That is the right way.
Nambikkaiyae adukku marunthaagum
Trust is the remedy for it.
Naan aaraindhu sollum arivurai aagum
This is the advice I give after careful thought.
Santhegam…
Suspicion...
Santhegam santhegam
Suspicion, suspicion!
Santhegamennum oru sarakku adhu
The item called suspicion,
Sagala edathulaiyum irukku
It is present in every single place.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Santhegam Ennum Oru Sarakku from the 1960 Tamil film Thilakam is a playful yet insightful musical dialogue centered around the destructive nature of doubt and suspicion in human relationships. In the song, both male and female perspectives trade lighthearted accusations about how easily suspicion arises over harmless everyday habits—such as coming home slightly late, taking a rest after work, or dressing up nicely.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Santhegam ennum oru sarakku”
Suspicion is metaphorically compared to a physical commodity or product ('sarakku').
Proverbial Imagery (Pazhamozhi)
“Panamaarathadiyil utkarndhu irukkiravan paalai kudichaalum santhegam”
References the famous Tamil proverb that drinking milk under a toddy palm tree will still look suspicious to others.
Metaphor
“Uyirai kollaamalae kollum noiyaagaum”
Suspicion is compared to a silent, slow-killing disease that torment sufferers without physically killing them.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Santhegamennum oru sarakku adhu / Sagala edathulaiyum irukku”
Repetition of the initial 'S' sound across words.
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Trivia
Thilakam (1960) was produced by AVM Productions and directed by K. Somu. The music was composed by R. Sudharsanam with lyrics by Kavi Rajagopal. The song is framed as a comic debate duet rendered by S. C. Krishnan and Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, blending traditional folk rhythms with didactic moral lessons on marital trust.
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