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Thendraladhu Unnidathil

From Andha 7 Naatkal – 1981 Film · 1981

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
Jayachandran, S. Janaki
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Andha 7 Naatkal – 1981 Film1981

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
sa ga ma pa ga ma ga sasa ga ma pa ga ma ga sa
Ni sa ni pa ga ma ni pa saNi sa ni pa ga ma ni pa sa
Ga ga ri ma ma gaGa ga ri ma ma ga
Pa pa ma pa dha ri ni saPa pa ma pa dha ri ni sa
Female
Thendralathu unnidathilThe gentle breeze, with you,
Solli vaitha sedhi ennavoWhat message did it leave with you?
Thendralathu unnidathilThe gentle breeze, with you,
Solli vaitha sedhi ennavoWhat message did it leave with you?
Penmaiyin sorgamaeOh heaven of womanhood,
Paarvaiyil vandhathoHas it arrived in your glance?
Kaaviyam thandhathoHas it given us an epic poem?
Female
Thendralathu unnidathilThe gentle breeze, with you,
Solli vaitha sedhi ennavoWhat message did it leave with you?
Male
Ullam engum pongum aasaiThe desire overflowing in the heart
Indru thangaradham yeriyathuHas mounted a golden chariot today.
Ullam engum pongum aasaiThe desire overflowing in the heart
Indru thangaradham yeriyathuHas mounted a golden chariot today.
Female
Unnai paarthu sollum vaarthaiThe words spoken looking at you
Indru gangai yena maariyadhuHave transformed into the sacred Ganges today.
Unnai paarthu sollum vaarthaiThe words spoken looking at you
Indru gangai yena maariyadhuHave transformed into the sacred Ganges today.
Male
Idhu varai kanavugalThe dreams held until now,
Ilamaiyin ninaivugalThe cherished memories of youth,
Eederum naalindru thaanToday is the day they finally come true.
Female :Edhu varai thalaimuraiFemale: For as many generations as time endures,
Adhuvarai thodarndhidumIt will continue until then,
Ennaasai unnoduthaanMy desire rests only with you.
Male
Penmaiyin sorgamaeOh heaven of womanhood,
Paarvaiyil vandhathoHas it arrived in your glance?
Kaaviyam thandhathoHas it given us an epic poem?
Female :Thendralathu unnidathilFemale: The gentle breeze, with you,
Solli vaitha sedhi ennavoWhat message did it leave with you?
Female
Sandham thedi sindhu paadiSearching for rhythm and singing classical melodies,
Undhan sannadhikku naan varuvenI shall arrive at your sacred presence.
Sandham thedi sindhu paadiSearching for rhythm and singing classical melodies,
Undhan sannadhikku naan varuvenI shall arrive at your sacred presence.
Male
Thanjai kovil sirpam polaeLike a timeless sculpture in the Tanjore temple,
Oru muthiraiyai naan padhippenI shall imprint my indelible mark.
Thanjai kovil sirpam polaeLike a timeless sculpture in the Tanjore temple,
Oru muthiraiyai naan padhippenI shall imprint my indelible mark.
Female
Anudhinam iravenumEvery single day, in the night's tender hours,
Adhisaya ulaginilIn this world of pure wonders,
Aanandha neeraaduvomWe shall bathe in supreme bliss.
Male :Dhinamoru pudhu vagaiMale: Every day a new form
Kalaigalai arindhidumOf art to be explored and understood,
Yekaantham naam paaduvomWe shall sing together in blissful solitude.
Male
Penmaiyin sorgamaeOh heaven of womanhood,
Paarvaiyil vandhathoHas it arrived in your glance?
Kaaviyam thandhathoHas it given us an epic poem?
Male :Thendralathu unnidathilMale: The gentle breeze, with you,
Solli vaitha sedhi ennavoWhat message did it leave with you?
Female :Penmaiyin sorgamaeFemale: Oh heaven of womanhood,
Paarvaiyil vandhathoHas it arrived in your glance?
Both :Kaaviyam thandhathoBoth: Has it given us an epic poem?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic melody from 'Andha 7 Naatkal' (1981) expresses a romantic and poetic dialogue between two lovers immersed in music and affection. The song opens with Carnatic swara passages (solfege), setting an artistic and deeply classical tone. The breeze is personified as a messenger conveying subtle feelings of love and passion that elevate the lovers' bond to an epic, poetic level.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

Thanjai kovil sirpam polae

Comparing the permanence and beauty of their love/mark to the enduring ancient sculptures of the Thanjavur temple ('Thanjai kovil sirpam polae').

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Indru gangai yena maariyadhu

Comparing words of love to the pure, flowing river Ganges ('Indru gangai yena maariyadhu') and desire to mounting a golden chariot ('Indru thangaradham yeriyathu').

Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Sandham thedi sindhu paadi

Repetition of initial consonant and vowel sounds in consecutive lines ('Sandham' / 'Undhan').

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Trivia

'Andha 7 Naatkal' is an iconic hit film written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj. The music for this evergreen track was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, featuring vocals by P. Jayachandran and S. Janaki. The opening swara patterns highlight the classical Carnatic roots woven into Tamil film music during this golden era.

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