Vazhakondru Thoduppen
From Andru Kanda Mugam · 1968
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Andru Kanda Mugam1968
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Vazhakkondru thoduppen | I will file a court case |
| Vaadhathil adippen vambizhuthathaaga | I will win the debate against you for teasing me |
| Ennai vambizhuthathaaga | For unnecessarily picking a fight with me |
| Male | |
| Edhir vazhakkaaduven | I will file a counter-suit |
| Padhil manu poduven ennai azhaithathaaga | I will submit a reply petition for inviting me |
| Endhan nenjai keduthathaaga | For ruining my innocent heart |
| Female | |
| Vazhakkondru thoduppen | I will file a court case |
| Vaadhathil adippen vambizhuthathaaga | I will win the debate against you for teasing me |
| Ennai vambizhuthathaaga | For unnecessarily picking a fight with me |
| Male | |
| Edhir vazhakkaaduven | I will file a counter-suit |
| Padhil manu poduven ennai azhaithathaaga | I will submit a reply petition for inviting me |
| Endhan nenjai keduthathaaga | For ruining my innocent heart |
| Female | |
| Manmadham needhipadhiyaai irupaan | Lord Cupid will act as the judge |
| Andha mandrathil unnai naan niruthi vippen | I will make you stand accused in that court |
| Male :Hmm | Male: Hmm |
| Female :Manmadham needhipadhiyaai irupaan | Female: Lord Cupid will act as the judge |
| Andha mandrathil unnai naan niruthi vippen | I will make you stand accused in that court |
| Male | |
| Sammadham indri adhu nadakaadhae ena | Stating that nothing can proceed without mutual consent |
| Sattathai naan angu eduthuraippen | I will quote the law right there |
| Female :Hoo hoo | Female: Hoo hoo |
| Male :Sammadham indri adhu nadakaadhae ena | Male: Stating that nothing can proceed without mutual consent |
| Sattathai naan angu eduthuraippen | I will quote the law right there |
| Female | |
| Thanimaiyil nee ennai azhaithathenna | Why did you invite me when I was alone? |
| Nalla sagasa kalai angu thoduthathenna | Why did you display your seductive charm there? |
| Thanimaiyil nee ennai azhaithathenna | Why did you invite me when I was alone? |
| Nalla sagasa kalai angu thoduthathenna | Why did you display your seductive charm there? |
| Male | |
| Inimaiyenna angu oruvarukka | Is the sweetness there meant for just one person? |
| Hmm | Hmm |
| Inimaiyenna angu oruvarukka | Is the sweetness there meant for just one person? |
| Illai irandara kalakkindra iruvarukkaa | Or is it meant for both of us who blend into one? |
| Female | |
| Vazhakkondru thoduppen | I will file a court case |
| Vaadhathil adippen vambizhuthathaaga | I will win the debate against you for teasing me |
| Male :Edhir vazhakkaaduven | Male: I will file a counter-suit |
| Padhil manu poduven ennai azhaithathaaga | I will submit a reply petition for inviting me |
| Endhan nenjai keduthathaaga | For ruining my innocent heart |
| Female | |
| Maruppathu pol kaiyai pidithathenna | Why did you hold my hand while pretending to resist? |
| Ennai mannikkum bavanaiyil anaithathenna | Why did you embrace me under the pretext of forgiving me? |
| Maruppathu pol kaiyai pidithathenna | Why did you hold my hand while pretending to resist? |
| Ennai mannikkum bavanaiyil anaithathenna | Why did you embrace me under the pretext of forgiving me? |
| Male | |
| Anaikkindra sugam thannai rasithathenna | Why did you relish the pleasure of the embrace? |
| Andha rasanaiyil mella mella sirithathenna enna | Why did you smile softly in that delight? What? |
| Anaikkindra sugam thannai rasithathenna | Why did you relish the pleasure of the embrace? |
| Andha rasanaiyil mella mella sirithathenna | Why did you smile softly in that delight? |
| Female | |
| Sirikkindra kanigalil koduthathenna | What did you offer from those smiling fruit-like lips? |
| Adhu sivandhadhenna pazham vizhundhadhenna | Why did it turn red and how did the fruit fall? |
| Sirikkindra kanigalil koduthathenna | What did you offer from those smiling fruit-like lips? |
| Adhu sivandhadhenna pazham vizhundhadhenna | Why did it turn red and how did the fruit fall? |
| Male | |
| Nadakattum endru kannai maraithathenna | Why did you close your eyes letting nature take its course? |
| Hmm | Hmm |
| Nadakattum endru kannai maraithathenna | Why did you close your eyes letting nature take its course? |
| Indru naan seidha kuttram endru uraithathenna | Why do you claim today that it was a crime committed by me? |
| Female | |
| Vazhakkondru thoduppen | I will file a court case |
| Vaadhathil adippen vambizhuthathaaga | I will win the debate against you for teasing me |
| Male :Edhir vazhakkaaduven | Male: I will file a counter-suit |
| Padhil manu poduven ennai azhaithathaaga | I will submit a reply petition for inviting me |
| Endhan nenjai keduthathaaga | For ruining my innocent heart |
வழக்கொன்று தொடுப்பேன்
வாதத்தில் அடிப்பேன் வம்புக்கிழுத்ததாக
என்னை வம்புக்கிழுத்ததாக
I will file a court case
I will win the debate against you for teasing me
For unnecessarily picking a fight with me
எதிர் வழக்காடுவேன்
பதில் மனு போடுவேன் என்னை அழைத்ததாக
எந்தன் நெஞ்சை கெடுத்ததாக
I will file a counter-suit
I will submit a reply petition for inviting me
For ruining my innocent heart
வழக்கொன்று தொடுப்பேன்
வாதத்தில் அடிப்பேன் வம்புக்கிழுத்ததாக
என்னை வம்புக்கிழுத்ததாக
I will file a court case
I will win the debate against you for teasing me
For unnecessarily picking a fight with me
எதிர் வழக்காடுவேன்
பதில் மனு போடுவேன் என்னை அழைத்ததாக
எந்தன் நெஞ்சை கெடுத்ததாக
I will file a counter-suit
I will submit a reply petition for inviting me
For ruining my innocent heart
மன்மதன் நீதிபதியாய் இருப்பான்
அந்த மன்றத்தில் உன்னை நான் நிறுத்தி வைப்பேன்
ஹ்ம்ம்
மன்மதன் நீதிபதியாய் இருப்பான்
அந்த மன்றத்தில் உன்னை நான் நிறுத்தி வைப்பேன்
Lord Cupid will act as the judge
I will make you stand accused in that court
Male: Hmm
Female: Lord Cupid will act as the judge
I will make you stand accused in that court
சம்மதம் இன்றி அது நடக்காதே என
சட்டத்தை நான் அங்கு எடுத்துரைப்பேன்...
ஹோ ஹோ
உன் சம்மதம் இன்றி அது நடக்காதே என
சட்டத்தை நான் அங்கு எடுத்துரைப்பேன்
Stating that nothing can proceed without mutual consent
I will quote the law right there
Female: Hoo hoo
Male: Stating that nothing can proceed without mutual consent
I will quote the law right there
தனிமையில் நீ என்னை அழைத்ததென்ன
நல்ல சாகச கலை அங்கு தொடுத்ததென்ன
தனிமையில் நீ என்னை அழைத்ததென்ன
நல்ல சாகச கலை அங்கு தொடுத்ததென்ன
Why did you invite me when I was alone?
Why did you display your seductive charm there?
Why did you invite me when I was alone?
Why did you display your seductive charm there?
இனிமையென்ன அங்கு ஒருவருக்கா
ஹம்ம்ம்
இனிமையென்ன அங்கு ஒருவருக்கா
இல்லை இரண்டற கலக்கின்ற இருவருக்கா
Is the sweetness there meant for just one person?
Hmm
Is the sweetness there meant for just one person?
Or is it meant for both of us who blend into one?
வழக்கொன்று தொடுப்பேன்
வாதத்தில் அடிப்பேன் வம்புக்கிழுத்ததாக
எதிர் வழக்காடுவேன்
பதில் மனு போடுவேன் என்னை அழைத்ததாக
எந்தன் நெஞ்சை கெடுத்ததாக
I will file a court case
I will win the debate against you for teasing me
Male: I will file a counter-suit
I will submit a reply petition for inviting me
For ruining my innocent heart
மறுப்பதுப்போல் கையை பிடிப்பதென்ன
என்னை மன்னிக்கும் பாவனையில் அணைத்ததென்ன
மறுப்பதுப்போல் கையை பிடிப்பதென்ன
என்னை மன்னிக்கும் பாவனையில் அணைத்ததென்ன
Why did you hold my hand while pretending to resist?
Why did you embrace me under the pretext of forgiving me?
Why did you hold my hand while pretending to resist?
Why did you embrace me under the pretext of forgiving me?
அணைக்கின்ற சுகம் தன்னை ரசித்ததென்ன
அந்த ரசனையில் மெல்ல மெல்ல சிரித்ததென்ன என்ன
அணைக்கின்ற சுகம் தன்னை ரசித்ததென்ன
அந்த ரசனையில் மெல்ல மெல்ல சிரித்ததென்ன
Why did you relish the pleasure of the embrace?
Why did you smile softly in that delight? What?
Why did you relish the pleasure of the embrace?
Why did you smile softly in that delight?
சிரிக்கின்ற கனிகளில் கொடுத்ததென்ன
அது சிவந்ததென்ன பழம் விழுந்ததென்ன
சிரிக்கின்ற கனிகளில் கொடுத்ததென்ன
அது சிவந்ததென்ன பழம் விழுந்ததென்ன
நடக்கட்டும் என்று கண்ணை மறைத்ததென்ன
ஹ்ம்ம்
நடக்கட்டும் என்று கண்ணை மறைத்ததென்ன
இன்று நான் செய்த குற்றம் என்று உரைத்ததென்ன
What did you offer from those smiling fruit-like lips?
Why did it turn red and how did the fruit fall?
What did you offer from those smiling fruit-like lips?
Why did it turn red and how did the fruit fall?
வழக்கொன்று தொடுப்பேன்
வாதத்தில் அடிப்பேன் வம்புக்கிழுத்ததாக
எதிர் வழக்காடுவேன்
பதில் மனு போடுவேன் என்னை அழைத்ததாக
எந்தன் நெஞ்சை கெடுத்ததாக
Why did you close your eyes letting nature take its course?
Hmm
Why did you close your eyes letting nature take its course?
Why do you claim today that it was a crime committed by me?
I will file a court case
I will win the debate against you for teasing me
Male: I will file a counter-suit
I will submit a reply petition for inviting me
For ruining my innocent heart
Vazhakkondru thoduppen
I will file a court case
Vaadhathil adippen vambizhuthathaaga
I will win the debate against you for teasing me
Ennai vambizhuthathaaga
For unnecessarily picking a fight with me
Edhir vazhakkaaduven
I will file a counter-suit
Padhil manu poduven ennai azhaithathaaga
I will submit a reply petition for inviting me
Endhan nenjai keduthathaaga
For ruining my innocent heart
Vazhakkondru thoduppen
I will file a court case
Vaadhathil adippen vambizhuthathaaga
I will win the debate against you for teasing me
Ennai vambizhuthathaaga
For unnecessarily picking a fight with me
Edhir vazhakkaaduven
I will file a counter-suit
Padhil manu poduven ennai azhaithathaaga
I will submit a reply petition for inviting me
Endhan nenjai keduthathaaga
For ruining my innocent heart
Manmadham needhipadhiyaai irupaan
Lord Cupid will act as the judge
Andha mandrathil unnai naan niruthi vippen
I will make you stand accused in that court
Male :Hmm
Male: Hmm
Female :Manmadham needhipadhiyaai irupaan
Female: Lord Cupid will act as the judge
Andha mandrathil unnai naan niruthi vippen
I will make you stand accused in that court
Sammadham indri adhu nadakaadhae ena
Stating that nothing can proceed without mutual consent
Sattathai naan angu eduthuraippen
I will quote the law right there
Female :Hoo hoo
Female: Hoo hoo
Male :Sammadham indri adhu nadakaadhae ena
Male: Stating that nothing can proceed without mutual consent
Sattathai naan angu eduthuraippen
I will quote the law right there
Thanimaiyil nee ennai azhaithathenna
Why did you invite me when I was alone?
Nalla sagasa kalai angu thoduthathenna
Why did you display your seductive charm there?
Thanimaiyil nee ennai azhaithathenna
Why did you invite me when I was alone?
Nalla sagasa kalai angu thoduthathenna
Why did you display your seductive charm there?
Inimaiyenna angu oruvarukka
Is the sweetness there meant for just one person?
Hmm
Hmm
Inimaiyenna angu oruvarukka
Is the sweetness there meant for just one person?
Illai irandara kalakkindra iruvarukkaa
Or is it meant for both of us who blend into one?
Vazhakkondru thoduppen
I will file a court case
Vaadhathil adippen vambizhuthathaaga
I will win the debate against you for teasing me
Male :Edhir vazhakkaaduven
Male: I will file a counter-suit
Padhil manu poduven ennai azhaithathaaga
I will submit a reply petition for inviting me
Endhan nenjai keduthathaaga
For ruining my innocent heart
Maruppathu pol kaiyai pidithathenna
Why did you hold my hand while pretending to resist?
Ennai mannikkum bavanaiyil anaithathenna
Why did you embrace me under the pretext of forgiving me?
Maruppathu pol kaiyai pidithathenna
Why did you hold my hand while pretending to resist?
Ennai mannikkum bavanaiyil anaithathenna
Why did you embrace me under the pretext of forgiving me?
Anaikkindra sugam thannai rasithathenna
Why did you relish the pleasure of the embrace?
Andha rasanaiyil mella mella sirithathenna enna
Why did you smile softly in that delight? What?
Anaikkindra sugam thannai rasithathenna
Why did you relish the pleasure of the embrace?
Andha rasanaiyil mella mella sirithathenna
Why did you smile softly in that delight?
Sirikkindra kanigalil koduthathenna
What did you offer from those smiling fruit-like lips?
Adhu sivandhadhenna pazham vizhundhadhenna
Why did it turn red and how did the fruit fall?
Sirikkindra kanigalil koduthathenna
What did you offer from those smiling fruit-like lips?
Adhu sivandhadhenna pazham vizhundhadhenna
Why did it turn red and how did the fruit fall?
Nadakattum endru kannai maraithathenna
Why did you close your eyes letting nature take its course?
Hmm
Hmm
Nadakattum endru kannai maraithathenna
Why did you close your eyes letting nature take its course?
Indru naan seidha kuttram endru uraithathenna
Why do you claim today that it was a crime committed by me?
Vazhakkondru thoduppen
I will file a court case
Vaadhathil adippen vambizhuthathaaga
I will win the debate against you for teasing me
Male :Edhir vazhakkaaduven
Male: I will file a counter-suit
Padhil manu poduven ennai azhaithathaaga
I will submit a reply petition for inviting me
Endhan nenjai keduthathaaga
For ruining my innocent heart
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Vazhakkondru Thoduppen' from the film Andru Kanda Mugam (1968) is a playful, romantic duet framed around a playful legal battle between two lovers. The female lead playfully threatens to sue her lover in the court of Lord Cupid (Manmadhan) for teasing her and stealing her heart. In response, the male lead counters her allegations using court jargon, arguing that romantic acts require mutual consent and that she was an equal participant in their intimate moments. Through metaphors of legal petitions, laws, fruits, and embraces, lyricist Kannadasan brilliantly weaves court terminology with romantic teasing, capturing the playful banter and intimacy of a couple in love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor
“Manmadham needhipadhiyaai irupaan / Andha mandrathil unnai naan niruthi vippen”
Comparing the court of law to the court of love presided over by Lord Cupid (Manmadham), and romantic acts to legal cases and petitions.
Uruvagakani / Metaphor
“Sirikkindra kanigalil koduthathenna / Adhu sivandhadhenna pazham vizhundhadhenna”
Describing the heroine's lips as smiling fruits ('Sirikkindra kanigal') that ripen and redden during passion.
Ezhuthu Monai / Rhyme (Initial Alliteration)
“Sammadham indri adhu nadakaadhae ena / Sattathai naan angu eduthuraippen”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds across adjacent words, such as 'Sammadham' and 'Sattathai'.
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Trivia
This song features a unique theme of using legal legalisms (vazhakku, needhipadhi, padhil manu, sattam) to structure a playful romantic duet between Ravichandran and Jayalalithaa. The music was composed by Mellaisai Mannar K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics by Kannadasan and vocals by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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