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Thangame Un Pole

From Mayabazar · 1957

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singers
S. C. Krishnan, Savitri
Music director
Ghantasala
Details
Mayabazar1957

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thangamae un pola thanga padhumaiyaiOh my golden one, a golden statue like you
Engengu thediyum yaarumillaeNo matter where I search, there is no one
Engengu thediyum yaarumillaeNo matter where I search, there is no one
Unnai eppavum ennaadha neramillaeThere is never a moment I do not think of you
Male
Thangamae aasai thangamaeGolden one, my beloved golden one
Gnyaana thangamaeWise golden one
Un pola thanga padhumaiyaiA golden statue like you
Engengu thediyum yaarumillaeNo matter where I search, there is no one
Female
Dhoora nil dhoora nilStand far, stand far
Male
Haan dhooram dhooram endruAha, saying far, far
Solladhae thulladhaeDo not say, do not leap around
Soora puli pola yaarumillaeThere is no brave tiger like me
Ohm ohm ohmOhm ohm ohm
Dhooram dhooram endruSaying far, far
Solladhae thulladhaeDo not say, do not leap around
Soora puli pola yaarumillaeThere is no brave tiger like me
Kaadhal jodi en kalyaanam thooramillaeMy loving partner, our marriage is not far away
Male
Thangamae aasai thangamaeGolden one, my beloved golden one
Gnyaana thangamaeWise golden one
Un pola thanga padhumaiyaiA golden statue like you
Engengu thediyum yaarumillaeNo matter where I search, there is no one
Kaadhal jodi en kalyaanam thooramillaeMy loving partner, our marriage is not far away
Thangamae aasai thangamaeGolden one, my beloved golden one
Gnyaana thangamaeWise golden one
Female
Niruthunga podhumStop it, that is enough
Male
Haan…podhum podhum endruAha... saying enough, enough
Pulliyai veikkathaeDo not put a full stop
Onnu kettra mannan venumillaeA king who listens to anything is not needed
Female :AiyaeFemale: Oh my
Male :Podhum podhum endruMale: Saying enough, enough
Pulliyai veikkathaeDo not put a full stop
Onnu kettra mannan venumillaeA king who listens to anything is not needed
Indha boomiyil en pola aalumillaeOn this earth, there is no man like me
Male
Thangamae aasai thangamaeGolden one, my beloved golden one
Gnyaana thangamaeWise golden one
Un pola thanga padhumaiyaiA golden statue like you
Engengu thediyum yaarumillaeNo matter where I search, there is no one
Indha boomiyil en pola aalumillaeOn this earth, there is no man like me
Thangamae aasai thangamaeGolden one, my beloved golden one
Gnyaana thangamae…Wise golden one...
Female
Adhu seri periyavangalellamThat is right, all the elders
Male
Periyavan chinnavan perai solli solliRepeating the names of big and small people
Female :HmmmFemale: Hmmm
Male :Haan….Male: Aha...
Periyavan chinnavan perai solli solliRepeating the names of big and small people
Pesuvadhil onnum saaramillaeThere is no substance in talking like that
Hooo ooo oo oo oooHooo ooo oo oo ooo
Periyavan chinnavan perai solli solliRepeating the names of big and small people
Pesuvadhil onnum saaramillaeThere is no substance in talking like that
Konjam aasai vechaa inbam theerumillaeIf you hold a little desire, happiness will never end
Male
Thangamae aasai thangamaeGolden one, my beloved golden one
Gnyaana thangamaeWise golden one
Un pola thanga padhumaiyaiA golden statue like you
Engengu thediyum yaarumillaeNo matter where I search, there is no one
Konjam aasai vechaa inbam theerumillaeIf you hold a little desire, happiness will never end
Thangamae aasai thangamaeGolden one, my beloved golden one
Gnyaana thangamae…Wise golden one...
Adi mae mae mae…………..Oh hey mae mae mae...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a playful love duet from the classic epic fantasy film Mayabazar (1957). The male protagonist enthusiastically praises his beloved, describing her as an unmatched golden doll and expressing his constant devotion to her. He playfully brushes off her hesitation and social barriers, reassuring her that their union is inevitable. Interspersed with humorous dialogue and energetic refrains, the song captures romantic banter filled with confidence, affection, and youthful charm.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Thangamae un pola thanga padhumaiyai

Compares the beloved directly to a golden doll/statue (thanga padhumai) to emphasize her beauty and precious nature.

Simile (Uvamai)

Soora puli pola yaarumillae

Compares oneself to a brave tiger (soora puli) using the explicit comparison word 'pola'.

Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

Haan dhooram dhooram endru

Uses repeated words like 'dhooram dhooram', 'podhum podhum', and 'solli solli' for rhythmic emphasis and theatrical flare.

Rhyme / Alliteration (Emona & Ethirai)

Solladhae thulladhae

Uses internal rhyme and matching initial consonants across lines (e.g., Solladhae / thulladhae).

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Trivia

Mayabazar (1957) is widely regarded as one of the greatest milestones in Indian mythological cinema, directed by K. V. Reddy. The soundtrack was composed by Ghantasala and S. Rajeswara Rao, with lyrics written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass for the Tamil version.

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