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Vanakkam Vanakkam

From Konjum Kumari · 1963

Lyricist
Nalla Thambi
Singers
A. G. Rathnamala, B. Vasantha, Chorus
Music director
S. Vedhachalam
Movie name
Konjum Kumari
Movie release year
1963
Lyrics added on
1 Oct 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Sitterumbhai polae dhinam uzhaichiduvaaru
Sitterumbhai polae dhinam uzhaichiduvaaru
Female :Ivar sirichikittu kaariyathai mudithiduvaaru
Ivar sirichikittu kaariyathai mudithiduvaaru
Female :Pettravanai polae nammai kaathiduvaaru
Pettravanai polae nammai kaathiduvaaru
Female :Ivar pazhamaiyaana ennangalai maatriduvaaru
Female Chorus :Ivar pazhamaiyaana ennangalai maatriduvaaru
Kanniyathai vedhamaaga enniduvaaru
Female :Ivar kattupattai needhiyaaga thodarnthiduvaaru
Female :Kadamaikaaga than sugathai maranthiduvaaru
Kadamaikaaga than sugathai maranthiduvaaru
Female :Ivar kaalam neram paarthu nammai vazha vaipparu
Female Chorus :Ivar kaalam neram paarthu nammai vazha vaipparu
Thambhi mugam karuthu vittaal kangal sivakkum
Thambhi mugam karuthu vittaal kangal sivakkum
Female :Than thaayin mugam vaadi vittaal nenjam thudikkum
Than thaayin mugam vaadi vittaal nenjam thudikkum
Female :Anbar manam kalangivittaal anaithu kolvaar
Anbar manam kalangivittaal anaithu kolvaar
Female :Ivar arinjarukkum arinjaraaga vilakkam solvaar
Female Chorus :Ivar arinjarukkum arinjaraaga vilakkam solvaar
He works hard every day just like a tiny ant,
He works hard every day just like a tiny ant,
With a cheerful smile, he gets the job done.
With a cheerful smile, he gets the job done.
Like a loving father, he watches over and protects us,
Like a loving father, he watches over and protects us,
He changes old-fashioned ways of thinking.
He changes old-fashioned ways of thinking.
He holds dignity as sacred as scripture,
He follows self-discipline as his guiding rule.
For the sake of duty, he forgets his own comfort,
For the sake of duty, he forgets his own comfort,
Choosing the right moment, he helps us build a good life.
Choosing the right moment, he helps us build a good life.
If his brother's face clouds with sorrow, his eyes turn red with fury,
If his brother's face clouds with sorrow, his eyes turn red with fury,
If his mother's face wilts in sadness, his heart aches with pain.
If his mother's face wilts in sadness, his heart aches with pain.
If a loved one is troubled, he embraces them with care,
If a loved one is troubled, he embraces them with care,
Wise among the wisest scholars, he explains everything with clarity.
Wise among the wisest scholars, he explains everything with clarity.
Female
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from the 1963 movie Konjum Kumari celebrates the noble qualities, virtues, and dedication of an exemplary protagonist. The lyrics portray a figure who works tirelessly like an ant, progressive in thought, disciplined in ethics, and selfless in fulfilling duties. Deeply devoted to his family, he feels intense empathy for his mother and brother, standing as a pillar of strength and wisdom for everyone around him.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

“Sitterumbhai polae dhinam uzhaichiduvaaru”

Compares the protagonist's tireless diligence to a small ant ('Sitterumbhai polae') and his protective nature to a father ('Pettravanai polae').

Second-letter Rhyme (Edhugai)

“Sitterumbhai polae ... / Pettravanai polae ...”

Matching second consonants ('tt' / 'tt') across consecutive couplets creates melodic rhythm.

Hyperbole / Emotional Imagery

“Thambhi mugam karuthu vittaal kangal sivakkum”

Uses vivid physical expressions (face turning dark, eyes turning red, heart throbbing) to depict profound familial love and empathy.

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Trivia

The film 'Konjum Kumari' (1963), directed by G. Viswanathan with music composed by S. Vedhachalam, is historically significant for featuring legendary actress Manorama in her very first lead heroine role opposite T. R. Ramachandran.

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