Ulavum Thendral
From Manthiri Kumari · 1950
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- Thiruchi Loganathan, Jikki
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Details
- Manthiri Kumari1950
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Ulavum thendral kaatrinilae | In the gentle strolling breeze |
| Odamidhae naam magizha oonjalaadudhae | This boat swings like a cradle for us to rejoice |
| Ulavum thendral kaatrinilae | In the gentle strolling breeze |
| Odamidhae naam magizha oonjalaadudhae | This boat swings like a cradle for us to rejoice |
| Male | |
| Alaigal vandhu modhiyae | The waves come crashing in |
| Aadi undhan paatukendrae thaalam podudhae | Dancing and keeping rhythm just for your song |
| Alaigal vandhu modhiyae | The waves come crashing in |
| Aadi undhan paatukendrae thaalam podudhae | Dancing and keeping rhythm just for your song |
| Female | |
| Uyarndha malaiyum umadhu anbin uyarvai kattudhae | Even the towering mountain demonstrates the height of your love |
| Uyarndha malaiyum umadhu anbin uyarvai kattudhae | Even the towering mountain demonstrates the height of your love |
| Male | |
| Idhayam andha malaikku yedhu anbai katatvae | Where is the heart for that mountain to show love? |
| Idhayam andha malaikku yedhu anbai katatvae | Where is the heart for that mountain to show love? |
| Female | |
| Thelindha nerai pondra thooya kaaadhal kondom naam | We share a love as pure as clear water |
| Thelindha nerai pondra thooya kaaadhal kondom naam | We share a love as pure as clear water |
| Male | |
| Kalangam adhilum kaanuvaai | You will find blemishes even in that |
| Kalangam adhilum kaanuvaai | You will find blemishes even in that |
| Kavanam vaithae paar | Look closely and pay attention |
| Female | |
| Kudharkkam pesi ennai mayakka engu kattreroo | Where did you learn to speak sophistry to charm me? |
| Kudharkkam pesi ennai mayakka engu kattreroo | Where did you learn to speak sophistry to charm me? |
| Male | |
| Unadhu kadaikann paarvaai kattum paadam thannilae | From the lesson taught by your side-long glance |
| Unadhu kadaikann paarvaai kattum paadam thannilae | From the lesson taught by your side-long glance |
உலவும் தென்றல் காற்றினிலே
ஒடமிதே நாம் மகிழ ஊஞ்சலாடுதே
உலவும் தென்றல் காற்றினிலே
ஓடமிதே நாம் மகிழ ஊஞ்சலாடுதே
In the gentle strolling breeze
This boat swings like a cradle for us to rejoice
In the gentle strolling breeze
This boat swings like a cradle for us to rejoice
அலைகள் வந்து மோதியே
ஆடி உந்தன் பாட்டுக்கேன்றே தாளம் போடுதே
அலைகள் வந்து மோதியே
ஆடி உந்தன் பாட்டுக்கேன்றே தாளம் போடுதே
The waves come crashing in
Dancing and keeping rhythm just for your song
The waves come crashing in
Dancing and keeping rhythm just for your song
உயர்ந்த மலையும் உமது அன்பின் உயர்வை காட்டுதே
உயர்ந்த மலையும் உமது அன்பின் உயர்வை காட்டுதே
Even the towering mountain demonstrates the height of your love
Even the towering mountain demonstrates the height of your love
இதயம் அந்த மலைக்கு ஏது அன்பை காட்டவே
இதயம் அந்த மலைக்கு ஏது அன்பை காட்டவே
Where is the heart for that mountain to show love?
Where is the heart for that mountain to show love?
தெளிந்த நீரை போன்ற தூய காதல் கொண்டோம் நாம்
தெளிந்த நீரை போன்ற தூய காதல் கொண்டோம் நாம்
We share a love as pure as clear water
We share a love as pure as clear water
களங்கம் அதிலும் காணுவாய்
களங்கம் அதிலும் காணுவாய்
கவனம் வைத்தே பார்
You will find blemishes even in that
You will find blemishes even in that
Look closely and pay attention
குதர்க்கம் பேசி என்னை மயக்க எங்கு கற்றீறொ
குதர்க்கம் பேசி என்னை மயக்க எங்கு கற்றீறொ
Where did you learn to speak sophistry to charm me?
Where did you learn to speak sophistry to charm me?
உனது கடைக்கண் பார்வை காட்டும் பாடம் தண்னிலே
உனது கடைக்கண் பார்வை காட்டும் பாடம் தண்னிலே
From the lesson taught by your side-long glance
From the lesson taught by your side-long glance
இருவரும் :
உலக வாழ்க்கை ஆற்றினிலே
காதல் என்னும் தோணி தன்னில் தூது செல்லுவோம்
உலக வாழ்க்கை ஆற்றினிலே
காதல் என்னும் தோணி தன்னில் தூது செல்லுவோம்
Ulavum thendral kaatrinilae
In the gentle strolling breeze
Odamidhae naam magizha oonjalaadudhae
This boat swings like a cradle for us to rejoice
Ulavum thendral kaatrinilae
In the gentle strolling breeze
Odamidhae naam magizha oonjalaadudhae
This boat swings like a cradle for us to rejoice
Alaigal vandhu modhiyae
The waves come crashing in
Aadi undhan paatukendrae thaalam podudhae
Dancing and keeping rhythm just for your song
Alaigal vandhu modhiyae
The waves come crashing in
Aadi undhan paatukendrae thaalam podudhae
Dancing and keeping rhythm just for your song
Uyarndha malaiyum umadhu anbin uyarvai kattudhae
Even the towering mountain demonstrates the height of your love
Uyarndha malaiyum umadhu anbin uyarvai kattudhae
Even the towering mountain demonstrates the height of your love
Idhayam andha malaikku yedhu anbai katatvae
Where is the heart for that mountain to show love?
Idhayam andha malaikku yedhu anbai katatvae
Where is the heart for that mountain to show love?
Thelindha nerai pondra thooya kaaadhal kondom naam
We share a love as pure as clear water
Thelindha nerai pondra thooya kaaadhal kondom naam
We share a love as pure as clear water
Kalangam adhilum kaanuvaai
You will find blemishes even in that
Kalangam adhilum kaanuvaai
You will find blemishes even in that
Kavanam vaithae paar
Look closely and pay attention
Kudharkkam pesi ennai mayakka engu kattreroo
Where did you learn to speak sophistry to charm me?
Kudharkkam pesi ennai mayakka engu kattreroo
Where did you learn to speak sophistry to charm me?
Unadhu kadaikann paarvaai kattum paadam thannilae
From the lesson taught by your side-long glance
Unadhu kadaikann paarvaai kattum paadam thannilae
From the lesson taught by your side-long glance
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic song 'Ulavum thendral kaatrinilae' from the 1950 film Manthiri Kumari depicts lovers enjoying a scenic boat ride while engaging in playful, poetic banter. As their boat gently rocks on the water, they marvel at how nature itself—the soft breeze, rhythmic waves, and tall mountains—seems to echo their romantic bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Thelindha nerai pondra thooya kaaadhal kondom naam”
The line directly compares their pure love ('thooya kaaadhal') to clear water ('thelindha neer') using the comparison word 'pondra'.
Personification (Uruvagaram)
“Alaigal vandhu modhiyae / Aadi undhan paatukendrae thaalam podudhae”
The ocean waves are personified as dancers setting a musical beat/rhythm ('thaalam podudhae') to accompany her song.
Metaphor
“Uyarndha malaiyum umadhu anbin uyarvai kattudhae”
The height of the mountain ('uyarndha malai') is used as a metaphor for the depth and greatness of love.
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Trivia
Manthiri Kumari (1950) was directed by American filmmaker Ellis R. Dungan and featured screenplays and dialogues written by M. Karunanidhi. This iconic duet features M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Madhuri Devi on screen, composed by G. Ramanathan and sung by Thiruchi Loganathan alongside Jikki.
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