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Lyrics & meaning

Unnazhagai Kanniyargal

From Uthama Puthiran – 1958 Film · 1958

Lyricist
K. S. Gopalakrishnan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Details
Uthama Puthiran – 1958 Film1958

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Unnazhagai kanniyargal sonnadhinaalae…Because the maidens spoke of your radiant beauty...
Ullamellaam unn vasamaai aanadhinaalae…My entire heart came under your spell and control...
Kanni endhan meedhil aasai kondadhinaalae…Because this young maiden developed a desire for me...
Kaariyam niraivaerum endhan ennaththai polae…My goal will be fulfilled just as I envisioned...
Female
Unnazhagai kanniyargal sonnadhinaalae…Because the maidens spoke of your radiant beauty...
Ullamellaam unn vasamaai aanadhinaalae…My entire heart came under your spell and control...
Kanni endhan meedhil aasai kondadhinaalae…Because this young maiden developed a desire for me...
Kaariyam niraivaerum endhan ennaththai polae…My goal will be fulfilled just as I envisioned...
Female
Ponpolae minnum mannaa unn angamOh king, your form shines brightly like pure gold
Kannaalae kandaalae perinbam pongumJust beholding you with my eyes fills me with supreme bliss
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Ponpolae minnum mannaa unn angamOh king, your form shines brightly like pure gold
Kannaalae kandaalae perinbam pongumJust beholding you with my eyes fills me with supreme bliss
Unn polae aanpillai kaanenae engumI haven't seen a man like you anywhere
Female
Unn polae aanpillai kaanenae engumI haven't seen a man like you anywhere
Unn aasai ondrae inbam endraeYour desire alone brings true joy
Unn aasai ondrae inbam endraeYour desire alone brings true joy
Female
Unnazhagai kanniyargal sonnadhinaalae…Because the maidens spoke of your radiant beauty...
Ullamellaam unn vasamaai aanadhinaalae…My entire heart came under your spell and control...
Kanni endhan meedhil aasai kondadhinaalae…Because this young maiden developed a desire for me...
Kaariyam niraivaerum endhan ennaththai polae…My goal will be fulfilled just as I envisioned...
Female
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Vizhiyaale pesum kalaimaanai paaraaiLook at the artful deer that converses through her eyes
Inithaana mozhiyaal en ezhil kaana vaaraaiCome with sweet words to admire my beauty
Female
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Vizhiyaale pesum kalaimaanai paaraaiLook at the artful deer that converses through her eyes
Inithaana mozhiyaal en ezhil kaana vaaraaiCome with sweet words to admire my beauty
Anbae en amudhaa endroru vaarthai kooraaiSpeak a word calling me 'my love, my divine nectar'
Female
Anbae en amudhaa endroru vaarthai kooraaiSpeak a word calling me 'my love, my divine nectar'
Aasai… singaara seera maaraaDesire... stylish, grand, and unchanging
Aasai… singaara seera maaraaDesire... stylish, grand, and unchanging
Female
Unnazhagai kanniyargal sonnadhinaalae…Because the maidens spoke of your radiant beauty...
Ullamellaam unn vasamaai aanadhinaalae…My entire heart came under your spell and control...
Kanni endhan meedhil aasai kondadhinaalae…Because this young maiden developed a desire for me...
Kaariyam niraivaerum endhan ennaththai polae…My goal will be fulfilled just as I envisioned...
Female
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Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic romantic duet from the 1958 film Uthama Puthiran expresses mutual attraction, romantic flirtation, and admiration between lovers. The male and female leads exchange praises regarding each other's beauty, charms, and allure, while affirming how their deep love and desire bring ultimate happiness and fulfillment to their lives.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Unnazhagai kanniyargal sonnadhinaalae… / Ullamellaam unn vasamaai aanadhinaalae…

Matching second consonants across lines, such as 'Unnazhagai' and 'Ullamellaam' (the 'l' / 'nn' harmony) as well as 'Kanni' and 'Kaariyam'.

Simile (Upamaname)

Ponpolae minnum mannaa unn angam

Comparing the physical form directly to gold ('Ponpolae') to highlight glow and value.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Vizhiyaale pesum kalaimaanai paaraai

Comparing the beloved's gazes to an expressive deer ('Kalaimaan').

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Trivia

Uthama Puthiran (1958) starred Sivaji Ganesan in his famous dual role performance. The soundtrack was composed by G. Ramanathan, with lyrics penned by K. S. Gopalakrishnan, and featured iconic renditions by P. Leela, A. M. Rajah, and P. Susheela.

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