- Lyricist
- Pazhani Bharathi
- Singers
- Naresh Iyer, Deepa Mariyam
- Music directors
- Vijay Antony, D. Imman
- Movie name
- Naan Avanillai
- Movie release year
- 2007
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Apr 2017
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Thean kudichcha nilavu
Vizhi mayangum iravithu
Thinandhorum thiru onam thaan
Kai piditha uravu
Kathai yeluthum alagithu
Thiruchuru thirukolam thaan
Kili irandum inaiyum pothu
Kili paattalae
Siragadikkum viliyinodu
Kuyil paattalae
Mayil kaluthu valaiyum pothu
Mazhai paattalae
Malai thuligal valiyum pothu
Uyir paattalae
Thean kudichcha nilavu
Vizhi mayangum iravithu
Thinandhorum thiru onam thaan
Kai pidicha uravu
Kathai yeluthum alagithu
Thiruchuru thirukolam thaan
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Male :Thana na na na na na…..
Chorus :………………………………..
Odum sulalgalil
Pogum sudargalil
Padagu pol manam
Unnai suththuthae
Suththuthae suththuthae
Suththuthae suththuthae
Othungum vayalgalil
Veettu suvargalil
Sorgathin vaasathil
Uyir sokkuthae
Sokkuthae sokkuthae
Sokkuthae sokkuthae
Nendhiram vaalaigalai
Yendhiya kaalgalilae
Naan konjam thaluva
Nee konjam naluva
Ilamai nanaiya
Siragu viriyum
Yennamo seiyuthu
Yennamo seiyuthu
Yennamo seiyuthu
Yennamo seiyuthuthadi
……………………………
Thean kudichcha nilavu
Vizhi mayangum iravithu
Thinandhorum thiru onam thaan
Kai piditha uravu
Kathai yeluthum alagithu
Thiruchuru thirukolam thaan
Kili irandum inaiyum pothu
Kili paattalae
Siragadikkum viliyinodu
Kuyil paattalae
Mayil kaluthu valaiyum pothu
Mazhai paattalae
Malai thuligal valiyum pothu
Uyir paattalae
Kaadhal kathakali
Kaadhal kathakali
Kiligal kuduthu
Mudhal raathiriyil
Raathiriyil raathiriyil
Raathiriyil raathiriyil
Vaalai ilaigalil
Saaral mazhaithuli
Kavithai paaduthu
Suga yaathiraiyil
Yaathiraiyil yaathiraiyil
Yaathiraiyil yaathiraiyil
Anjana kangalilae
Konjidum poonchediyae
Santhanam sivakka
Kukumam kalakka
Idhazhum idhazhum
Amutham kudikka
Thekkadi kottuthu
Thekkadi kottuthu
Thekkadi kottuthu
Thekkadi kottuthu thadi…
……………………………..
Thean kudichcha nilavu
Vizhi mayangum iravithu
Thinandhorum thiru onam thaan
Kai piditha uravu
Kathai yeluthum alagithu
Thiruchuru thirukolam thaan
Kili irandum inaiyum pothu
Kili paattalae
Siragadikkum viliyinodu
Kuyil paattalae
Mayil kaluthu valaiyum pothu
Mazhai paattalae
Malai thuligal valiyum pothu
Uyir paattalae
Mandhaara malarae
Mandhaara malarae
Siradi mudiththaayo
Mannmadan kalaiyil
Aanandtha kudathil
Nee kuda varauvaayo ..
...
A moon that drank honey,
this night entrances the eyes.
Every single day is a sacred Onam.
The bond of holding hands,
this beauty writes a story.
It is indeed a divine and holy form.
When two parrots unite,
it is the song of parrots.
With eyes fluttering like wings,
it is the song of the cuckoo.
When the peacock's neck curves,
it is the song of the rain.
When rain drops trickle down,
it is the song of the soul.
A moon that drank honey,
this night entrances the eyes.
Every single day is a sacred Onam.
The bond of holding hands,
this beauty writes a story.
It is indeed a divine and holy form.
Aaaaa...aaaa...aaaa...aaaa
Male: Thana na na na na na...
Chorus: ...
In the running whirlpools,
in the passing rays of light,
like a boat, my mind
swirls around you.
It swirls and swirls,
it swirls and swirls!
In the quiet fields,
against the walls of home,
in the scent of heaven,
my soul is spellbound.
It is spellbound, spellbound,
it is spellbound, spellbound!
By the Nendhran plantain trees,
at the feet that tread them,
as I embrace you a little,
as you slip away a little,
youth gets drenched,
wings spread wide.
Something is happening,
something is happening,
something is happening,
something strange is happening, girl!
...
A moon that drank honey,
this night entrances the eyes.
Every single day is a sacred Onam.
The bond of holding hands,
this beauty writes a story.
It is indeed a divine and holy form.
When two parrots unite,
it is the song of parrots.
With eyes fluttering like wings,
it is the song of the cuckoo.
When the peacock's neck curves,
it is the song of the rain.
When rain drops trickle down,
it is the song of the soul.
Love's Kathakali dance,
love's Kathakali dance,
exchanging kisses
on the first night,
on the night, on the night,
on the night, on the night!
On the banana leaves,
a drizzling rain drop
sings poetry
on this pleasant journey,
on the journey, on the journey,
on the journey, on the journey!
In your kohl-adorned eyes,
oh tender flowering vine,
as sandalwood blushes red,
as vermilion merges in,
as lip touches lip
to drink sweet nectar,
Thekkady is pouring down,
Thekkady is pouring down,
Thekkady is pouring down,
Thekkady is pouring down, my dear...
...
A moon that drank honey,
this night entrances the eyes.
Every single day is a sacred Onam.
The bond of holding hands,
this beauty writes a story.
It is indeed a divine and holy form.
When two parrots unite,
it is the song of parrots.
With eyes fluttering like wings,
it is the song of the cuckoo.
When the peacock's neck curves,
it is the song of the rain.
When rain drops trickle down,
it is the song of the soul.
Oh Mandhaara flower,
oh Mandhaara flower,
have you bowed your head,
in the art of the God of Love,
into the pot of bliss,
will you come along with me?
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Thean Kudichcha Nilavu from Naan Avanillai (2007) is a romantic melody heavily soaked in Kerala's scenic motifs and nature-inspired metaphors. The song compares the intimacy and joy of lovers to festive occasions like Onam and the monsoon rains, portraying every shared moment as a celebration.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Thean kudichcha nilavu”
The moon is personified as having drunk honey ('Thean kudichcha nilavu'), emphasizing the sweetness and intoxication of the night.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Padagu pol manam”
The lover's restless mind is compared to a floating boat caught in swirls ('Padagu pol manam').
Repetition (Adukku Thodar)
“Suththuthae suththuthae”
Words like 'Suththuthae' and 'Sokkuthae' are repeated sequentially to emphasize rhythmic intensity and emotional intoxication.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai and Ethirai)
“Santhanam sivakka”
Symmetrical rhyme schemes in lines like 'Santhanam sivakka / Kukumam kalakka' create a lyrical, melodious flow.
Did you know?
Trivia
Naan Avanillai (2007) is a remake of the classic 1977 Gemini Ganesan movie of the same title. The soundtrack was composed by Vijay Antony and D. Imman, with 'Then Kudichadha Nilavu' featuring prominent Kerala folk arrangements, Kathakali motifs, and traditional instrumentation to suit the Kerala setting.
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