Marundho Marundhu Lyrics

From the movie Karpukkarasi

Marundho Marundhu Song Lyrics is the track from Karpukkarasi Tamil Film – 1957. This song was sung by டி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன். The music was composed by ஜி. ராமநாதன். Lyrics works penned by பட்டுக்கோட்டை கல்யாணசுந்தரம்.

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Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

ஜர

Music Directorஜி. ராமநாதன்

பக

Lyricistபட்டுக்கோட்டை கல்யாணசுந்தரம்

Singers

டஎ

Singerடி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன்

Star Cast

Not Specified

Translation

Singers : T. M. Soundararajan and Seerkazhi Govindarajan

Music Director : G. Ramanathan

Lyricist : Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram

Maruntho marunthu Kannapuththu kandamaalai
Manja kaamaalaikalukkellaam marunthundu

Kaasumaalai podaamae kazhuththu sullukkuthunnu
Kanneervidum ponnukku marunthundo

Illae Irukku
Appa sollu

Moosai thangathai kambi neetti soodukaatti Mudhugilae rendu vaanginaa
Gunangidaikkum

Jeeva sinthaamani marunthu Chiththa vaiththiya marunthu
Maruntho marunthu

Naattu vaiththiyar kaattu mooligai Maruntho marunthu
Namma naattu vaiththiyar kaattu mooligai Maruntho marunthu
Udal nanmai kaanavae unmaiyodu Palar undathu kai kandathu…

Naattu vaiththiyar kaattu mooligai Maruntho marunthu

Yaettu moolamaai pathinensiththar Paattaai thiruvaai malarnthathu
Yaettu moolamaai pathinensiththar Paattaai thiruvaai malarnthathu
Siraeshdamaana immarunthugal Ovvoru veettilum iruppathu nallathu

Naattu vaiththiyar kaattu mooligai Maruntho marunthu

Karappaan soripadai sirangukalukku Kalimbugal tharuvom thadavikkalaam
Karappaan soripadai sirangukalukku Kalimbugal tharuvom thadavikkalaam

Kaamasuraththaal kavalaipaduvor Kaliyaana kuligai saappidalaam
Kaamasuraththaal kavalaipaduvor Kaliyaana kuligai saappidalaam

Kastapadaamal sugamaai vaazha Kaayakalpam undidalaam
Kastapadaamal sugamaai vaazha Kaayakalpam undidalaam

Adhu kai vasamillai tharkaala saanthikku
Kaakkaai pidiththu pusikkalaam

Namma naattu vaiththiyar kaattu mooligai Maruntho marunthu
Udal nanmai kaanavae unmaiyodu Palar undathu kai kandathu

Paattu paadum thondakalellaam Paara pola kattikittaa
Kaattu kuyil sooppu pottu Sappida sollunga

Aattam varaak kaalgalukku Mayilkaalu thailam pottu
Arai mandalam azhuththiyazhuththa Theaikka sollunga

Porukkaatha pallu valikku Surukkaththilae marunthirukku
Pokkirikittae vaayai kuduththu Paarkka sollungo

Karuppaana thalaimudiyum Velukkaamae iruppatharkku
Kaakkaavai uyirodu Muzhunga sollungo
Andang kaakkaavai uyirodu Muzhunga sollungo

Maruntho marunthu Maruntho marunthu

Song Meaning & Analysis

The song's underlying theme is a witty critique of both superficial societal concerns and perhaps the gullibility associated with seeking quick fixes, while also playfully celebrating the rich, albeit sometimes eccentric, world of traditional folk medicine. It uses hyperbole and irony to entertain, making light of human ailments and desires. The repeated refrain "Marundho Marundhu" (Is it medicine? Medicine!) emphasizes the central theme, inviting the listener to ponder the true nature of remedies, both physical and metaphorical.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Marundho Marundhu?

Marundho Marundhu is sung by டி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன்.

Which movie is Marundho Marundhu from?

The song Marundho Marundhu is featured in the movie Karpukkarasi.

Who wrote the lyrics for Marundho Marundhu?

The lyrics for Marundho Marundhu were written by பட்டுக்கோட்டை கல்யாணசுந்தரம் with music composed by ஜி. ராமநாதன்.

Is English translation available for Marundho Marundhu lyrics?

Yes! Marundho Marundhu lyrics from Karpukkarasi include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Marundho Marundhu lyrics?

This song is a brilliant satirical piece from the 1957 film 'Karpukkarasi', showcasing the lyrical genius of Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram. Presented as a humorous advertisement for traditional medicine, it starts by listing common ailments like mumps and jaundice for which remedies exist. However, it quickly veers into social commentary, offering absurd 'cures' for materialistic desires (like a girl crying for a gold chain) and even emotional distress. The lyrics cleverly blend genuine traditional Siddha medicine concepts (like Jeeva Chintamani, Kayakalpam) with highly exaggerated and comical remedies, often involving bizarre actions or ingredients like lashing with gold, eating crows, or arguing with a rogue. The song's underlying theme is a witty critique of both superficial societal concerns and perhaps the gullibility associated with seeking quick fixes, while also playfully celebrating the rich, albeit sometimes eccentric, world of traditional folk medicine. It uses hyperbole and irony to entertain, making light of human ailments and desires. The repeated refrain "Marundho Marundhu" (Is it medicine? Medicine!) emphasizes the central theme, inviting the listener to ponder the true nature of remedies, both physical and metaphorical.