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Maalai Ondru Kaiyil Lyrics

From the movie Kathanayaki

Maalai Ondru Kaiyil Song Lyrics is the track from Kathanayaki Tamil Film – 1955. This song was sung by கே. ஜமுனாராணி மற்றும் ராதா ஜெயலட்சுமி. The music was composed by ஜி ராமநாதன். Lyrics works penned by கண்ணதாசன்.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

ஜர
Music Directorஜி ராமநாதன்
க
Lyricistகண்ணதாசன்

Singers

கஜ
Singerகே. ஜமுனாராணி மற்றும் ராதா ஜெயலட்சுமி

Star Cast

Not Specified

Singers : K. Jamuna Rani and Radha Jayalakshmi

Music Director : G. Ramanathan

Lyricist : Kannadasan

Maalai ondru kaiyil kondu suzhattri Immandapaththil nindru veesiduvaen
Maalai ondru kaiyil kondu suzhattri Immandapaththil nindru veesiduvaen
Adhu vanthu kazhuththil vizhnthavarai manavaalanaaga Udan kootti selvaen
Vanthu kazhuththil vizhnthavarai manavaalanaaga Udan kootti selvaen

Maalai ondru kaiyil kondu suzhattri Immandapaththil nindru veesiduvaen

Kalaiyae un idhzh kaanum mudhal paadama
Inba kalaiyae un idhazh kaanum mudhal paadamaa
Kadhal kaniyae un vizhi kooda kavi paadumaa

Kalaiyae un idhzh kaanum mudhal paadama

Nilavodu vilaiyaadum ezhil thaaraiyai
Nilavodu vilaiyaadum ezhil thaaraiyai
Pirikka ninaiththaalum evaraalum niraiverumaa

Kalaiyae un idhzh kaanum mudhal paadama

Vilaimaathar vizhi mevum visham yaavume
Vilaimaathar vizhi mevum visham yaavume
Inba nilai kaanum anuraaga kalai koodamaa

Vilaimaathar vizhi mevum visham yaavume
Inba nilai kaanum anuraaga kalai koodamaa

Ilangkaadhal manam nogum nilaiyaagumaa
Ilangkaadhal manam nogum nilaiyaagumaa
Irul mevum en vaazhvil oli veesumaa oli veesumaa

Deivame kankanda deivamae Kaalamellaam en vaazhvinil
Kankanda deivamae Kaalamellaam en vaazhvinil
Kankanda deivamae

Aalaiyin karumpaaga Alaipdum thurumpaaga
Aalaiyin karumpaaga Alaipdum thurumpaaga
Amaithiyillaa vaazhvil oli veesa vareer Naan kanda deivamae…
Amaithiyillaa vaazhvil oli veesa vareer Naan kanda deivamae…

Kanithu vantha en karunai kadalae Amuthu unnavaarum swaami
Amuthu unnavaarum…

Kadan kedaamalae maadhaviyin Kadan kedaamalae maadhaviyin
Amuthunnaen idhen aanai Kannagiyae enthan maanae…

Kadan kedaamalae maadhaviyin Amuthunnaen idhen aanai
Kannagiyae enthan maanae…

Adaikkalamae adaikkalame Adaikkalamae adaikkalame
Adhinaya gunamulla erumai kannagi Adaikkalamae adaikkalame

Ungal idaikulam thannil vantha Engalin thaayae
Idaikulam thannil vantha Engalin thaayae
Ini unaiyallaal kedhi illaiyarivaayae Ini unaiyallaal kedhi illaiyarivaayae

Adaikkalamae adaikkalame

Vaazhvinilae enakkethaenum thunbam vanthaal Vaiththa adaiyaalam maarividum
Maangaai azhugividum malligai vaadividum Maangaai azhugividum malligai vaadividum
Thengaai udainthu vidum Thiruvilakku anainthu vidum

Vaazhvinilae enakkethaenum thunbam vanthaal
Vaiththa adaiyaalam maarividum

Silambosilambu Senthamizh selvi oonjalaadidum
Senthamizh selvi oonjalaadidum Sanga palagaiyilae valar sanga pulavargalae

Silambosilambu Thanmaanam ulla nalla vanigargalae
Thanmaanam ulla nalla vanigargalae Dharmam yaedhum thavaraa thanigargalae

Sanga palagaiyile valar sanga pulavargalae Silambosilambu

Nalla kaalam vanthathaiyaa koodave vaanga
Summa koodavae vaanga nampikkaiyaa
Kaal silamabai ellaa ngaiyilae thaanga
Solli vachcha maathiriyaa neenga
Vilaiyai podunga raja
Sonna sollai ketpaaru koodavae vaanga
Naan sonna sollai ketpaaru koodavae vaanga

Vaazhkkaiyin deepam marainthathae swaami
Vaadaatha malarum ularnthathae swaami
Valamaana chozhaiyum vattraatha poigaiyum
Nilaimaari ponathae neethiyum marainthathae swaami

Kodunkol aatchiyil uruvamaana kottravaa
En kanavar kuttramae purinthathundaa
Kolai paathagam seitha pazhikaara pandiyaa
Innaattil kuraiyedhum nernthathundaa

Aaraatchi illaatha mannavaa unnaiyae Agampaavaththaaal maranthaai
Antho en silampathai paar

Anthanar aravor aavodu mathanaiyum Aandror saandror paththini pennmaar
Anpargal vaazha aneethiyum veezha Vaa…vaaakkini deva…

Song Meaning & Analysis

This song, 'Maalai Ondru Kaiyil' from the 1955 film 'Kathanayaki,' is a dramatic and multifaceted piece that traverses a wide emotional spectrum. It begins with a seemingly lighthearted and traditional scene, where a woman, holding a garland, declares she will choose her groom by casting it. This initial segment evokes a sense of playful romance or a ceremonial 'swayamvaram,' setting a mood of anticipation and joy. However, the lyrics quickly shift, introducing philosophical questions about love, art, and the permanence of beauty, hinting at deeper complexities beneath the surface.

The latter part of the song dramatically transforms into a poignant and powerful lament, drawing heavily from the ancient Tamil epic 'Silappathikaram.' The voice of Kannagi emerges, expressing profound sorrow over the injustice meted out to her husband, Kovalan. She challenges the Pandya king's cruel rule and lack of investigation, asserting her husband's innocence and the purity of her own life. Her words escalate into a righteous fury, culminating in an invocation to the God of Fire to bring justice and punish the unrighteous, reflecting her unwavering resolve and the tragic climax of her story. The song thus serves as a powerful narrative, moving from initial hope to ultimate despair and a demand for justice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Maalai Ondru Kaiyil?

Maalai Ondru Kaiyil is sung by கே. ஜமுனாராணி மற்றும் ராதா ஜெயலட்சுமி.

Which movie is Maalai Ondru Kaiyil from?

The song Maalai Ondru Kaiyil is featured in the movie Kathanayaki.

Who wrote the lyrics for Maalai Ondru Kaiyil?

The lyrics for Maalai Ondru Kaiyil were written by கண்ணதாசன் with music composed by ஜி ராமநாதன்.

Is English translation available for Maalai Ondru Kaiyil lyrics?

Yes! Maalai Ondru Kaiyil lyrics from Kathanayaki include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Maalai Ondru Kaiyil lyrics?

This song, 'Maalai Ondru Kaiyil' from the 1955 film 'Kathanayaki,' is a dramatic and multifaceted piece that traverses a wide emotional spectrum. It begins with a seemingly lighthearted and traditional scene, where a woman, holding a garland, declares she will choose her groom by casting it. This initial segment evokes a sense of playful romance or a ceremonial 'swayamvaram,' setting a mood of anticipation and joy. However, the lyrics quickly shift, introducing philosophical questions about love, art, and the permanence of beauty, hinting at deeper complexities beneath the surface. The latter part of the song dramatically transforms into a poignant and powerful lament, drawing heavily from the ancient Tamil epic 'Silappathikaram.' The voice of Kannagi emerges, expressing profound sorrow over the injustice meted out to her husband, Kovalan. She challenges the Pandya king's cruel rule and lack of investigation, asserting her husband's innocence and the purity of her own life. Her words escalate into a righteous fury, culminating in an invocation to the God of Fire to bring justice and punish the unrighteous, reflecting her unwavering resolve and the tragic climax of her story. The song thus serves as a powerful narrative, moving from initial hope to ultimate despair and a demand for justice.

Song Details

Song NameMaalai Ondru Kaiyil
Singersகே. ஜமுனாராணி மற்றும் ராதா ஜெயலட்சுமி
Lyricistகண்ணதாசன்
LanguageTamil

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