Kanmani Anbodu Cover Art

Kanmani Anbodu Lyrics

From the movie Gunaa

Kanmani Anbodu Song Lyrics is the track from Gunaa Tamil Film – 1991, Starring Kamal Haasan, Roshini, Rekha, Janagaraj, S. P. Balasubramaniam, Girish Karnad, Sharat Saxena, Pradeep Shakti, Ananthu, Sethu Vinayagam. This song was sung by கமல் ஹாசன். The music was composed by Ilayaraja. Lyrics works penned by Vaali.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

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Music DirectorIlayaraja
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LyricistVaali

Singers

கஹ
Singerகமல் ஹாசன்

Star Cast

Kanmani anboda kaadhalan

Naan

Naan

Hmm

Ezhuthum kaditham … letter chi … kaduthasi
Illa kadithamae irukatum … padi

Kanmani anbodu kaadhalan Naan ezhuthum kadithamae

Ha ha ha … paataavae padichitiyaa Apa nanum … mothala kanmani sonala
Inga ponmani potuka Ponmani un veetla sowkiyama
Na inga sowkiyam

Ponmani un veetil sowkiyama Naan ingu sowkiyame

Unna nenachu paakumbothu kavitha Manasula aruvi maari kottuthu
Aana atha ezhuthanunu okantha Antha ezhuthuthan vaartha

Unnai enni paarkaiyil kavithai kottuthu

Athaan

Athai ezhutha ninaikaiyil vaarthai muttuthu

Athae thaan … ah ha … pramaatham Kavitha kavitha … padi

Kanmani anbodu kaadhalan Naan ezhuthum kadithamae
Ponmani un veetil sowkiyama Naan ingu sowkiyamae

Unnai enni paarkaiyil kavithai kottuthu Athai ezhutha ninaikaiyil vaarthai muttuthu
Oh ho … kanmani anbodu kaadhalan Naan ezhuthum kadithamae

La la la la la la la la la la

Ponmani un veetil sowkiyama Naan ingu sowkiyamae

La la la la la la la la la la

Mmm enaku undaana kaayam Athu thannala aaridum
Athu ennavo theriyala Enna maayamo theriyala
Enaku onnumae aavarathu illa Ithayum ezhuthika
Nadula nadula manae thaenae ponmanae Ithellam potukanum

Itho paaru enaku enna kaayamnalum En udambu thaangidum
Un udambu thaangumaa Thaangaathu
Abirami … abirami abirami

Athayum ezhuthanuma

Haan … Ithu kaadhal
En kaadhal ennanu sollama Yenga yenga azhugaiyaa varuthu
Aana naa azhuthu en sogam unna thaakidumo Apdinu nenaikum pothu varra azhuga kooda ninnuduthu
Manithar unarndhukolla ithu manitha kaadhal alla Athaiyum thaandi punithamanathu

Undaana kaayamengum thannalae aaripona Maayam enna ponmanae ponmanae
Enna kaayam aana pothum En meni thaangi kollum
Unthan meni thaangaathu senthaenae

Enthan kaadhal ennavendru sollamal Yenga yenga azhugai vanthathu
Enthan sogam unnai thaakum Endrennumbothu vantha azhugai ninrathu
Manithar unarnthu kolla Ithu manitha kaadhal alla
Athaiyum thaandi punithamanathu

Abiramiyae thaalaatum saamiyae Naan thaanae theriyuma
Sivagamiyae sivanil neeyum paathiyae Athuvum unaku puriyuma

Suba laali laaliyae laali laaliyae Abirami laaliyae laali laaliyae
Abiramiyae thaalaatum samiyae Naan thaanae theriyuma unaku puriyuma

La la la la la la la la la la …

La la la la la la la la la la …

Lala lala lala la … lala lala lala la

Lala lala lala la … lala lala lala la

Male & Female :

Song Meaning & Analysis

This song is a unique blend of spoken dialogue and sung verses, portraying the intense, almost obsessive, love of the protagonist, Gunaa (Kamal Haasan), for his beloved, Abhirami. The initial playful banter about writing a letter and the struggle to articulate his feelings through poetry sets a tender yet slightly unhinged tone. Gunaa's love transcends conventional understanding, as he believes it's a divine, sacred bond beyond human comprehension, where he sees himself as a protective deity to his Abhirami.

The lyrics delve into the depth of his devotion, where he claims to bear any pain himself but cannot tolerate even a scratch on his beloved. His tears of longing cease when he fears his sorrow might affect her, highlighting his selfless, protective nature. The repeated invocation of Abhirami and Sivakami (Parvati, Shiva's consort) elevates his love to a spiritual, mythological plane, suggesting that his beloved is a divine entity to him, and he, her eternal protector. The song beautifully captures the essence of Gunaa's character – a man consumed by a love so profound it borders on the ethereal and the delusional.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Kanmani Anbodu?

Kanmani Anbodu is sung by கமல் ஹாசன்.

Which movie is Kanmani Anbodu from?

The song Kanmani Anbodu is featured in the movie Gunaa.

Who wrote the lyrics for Kanmani Anbodu?

The lyrics for Kanmani Anbodu were written by Vaali with music composed by Ilayaraja.

Is English translation available for Kanmani Anbodu lyrics?

Yes! Kanmani Anbodu lyrics from Gunaa include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Kanmani Anbodu lyrics?

This song is a unique blend of spoken dialogue and sung verses, portraying the intense, almost obsessive, love of the protagonist, Gunaa (Kamal Haasan), for his beloved, Abhirami. The initial playful banter about writing a letter and the struggle to articulate his feelings through poetry sets a tender yet slightly unhinged tone. Gunaa's love transcends conventional understanding, as he believes it's a divine, sacred bond beyond human comprehension, where he sees himself as a protective deity to his Abhirami. The lyrics delve into the depth of his devotion, where he claims to bear any pain himself but cannot tolerate even a scratch on his beloved. His tears of longing cease when he fears his sorrow might affect her, highlighting his selfless, protective nature. The repeated invocation of Abhirami and Sivakami (Parvati, Shiva's consort) elevates his love to a spiritual, mythological plane, suggesting that his beloved is a divine entity to him, and he, her eternal protector. The song beautifully captures the essence of Gunaa's character – a man consumed by a love so profound it borders on the ethereal and the delusional.

Song Details

Song NameKanmani Anbodu
MovieGunaa
Singersகமல் ஹாசன்
LyricistVaali
LanguageTamil

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