Poonthotta Kavalkara Lyrics
From the movie Kungumam
Poonthotta Kavalkara Song Lyrics is the track from Kungumam Tamil Film – 1963, Starring Sivaji Ganesan, C. R. Vijayakumari, S. S. Rajendran, R. Muthuraman, S. V. Ranga Rao, Nagesh, O. A. K. Thevar, Manorama, Sharada. This song was sung by டி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன் மற்றும் பி. சுசீலா. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyrics works penned by Kannadasan.
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Poonthotta kaavalkaaraa Poo parikka ithanai naalaa
Poonthotta kaavalkaaraa Poo parikka ithanai naalaa
Maanthoppu kaavalkaaraa aa… aa… Maambazhathai marandhu vittaayaa
Marandhu vittaayaa Maambazhathai marandhu vittaayaa
Marandhu vittaayaa
Thaer yeri varuvaai endru Theru veedhi valam vandhaal
Thaer yeri varuvaai endru Theru veedhi valam vandhaal
Thaer kandaal thaerae kandaal Silaiyadhilae illaiyae raajaa
Thaer kandaal thaerae kandaal Silaiyadhilae illaiyae raajaa
Poonthotta kaavalkaaraa Poo parikka itthanai naalaa
Malai melae mazhai vizhundhu Vaigaiyilae vellam vandhu
Malai maelae mazhai vizhundhu Vaigaiyilae vellam vandhu
Vayal yeri paayum munnae Vandha vellam ponadhae raajaa
Vayal yeri paayum munnae Vandha vellam ponadhae raajaa
Poonthotta kaavalkaaraa Poo parikka ithanai naalaa
Maanthoppu kaavalkaaraa aa… aa… Maambazhathai marandhu vittaayaa
Marandhu vittaayaa
Paruthi kaattil… Pazham kidaikkum…
Pasi theerum… endru yenni… Oruthi ingae thaedugindraalae…
Ohohoi Oru thalaiyaai paadugindraalae…
Paadugindraalae…
Nettriyilae pottu vaithaal Nenjai adhil thottu vaittaal
Nettriyilae pottu vaithaal Nenjai adhil thottu vaithaal
Thottu vaitha nenjukkullae Thoongubavar yevaro yaaro
Thottu vaitha nenjukkullae Thoongubavar yevaro yaaro
Poonthotta kaavalkaaraa Poo parikka ithanai naalaa
Maanthoppu kaavalkaaraa aa… aa… Maambazhathai marandhu vittaayaa
Marandhu vittaayaa Maambazhathai marandhu vittaayaa
Marandhu vittaayaa
Song Meaning & Analysis
This song is a classic playful duet from the 1963 Tamil film 'Kungumam', featuring a woman teasing her beloved for his perceived delay and inattention. The lyrics, penned by Kannadasan, use rich metaphors from nature – a flower garden, a mango grove, a chariot, and a river – to convey the woman's longing and gentle chiding. She questions why it has taken him so long to "pluck the flower" (a metaphor for her love or attention) or why he has "forgotten the mango" (her ripe affection), implying that opportunities are fleeting.
The woman expresses her anticipation, likening herself to someone waiting for a chariot that arrives empty, or a flood that recedes before it can nourish the fields. She describes her one-sided longing and the bindi on her forehead symbolizing her devotion, wondering who truly resides in the heart she has offered. The song beautifully captures the essence of romantic yearning, playful accusation, and the subtle emotional dynamics between lovers, set against a backdrop of traditional Tamil imagery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Poonthotta Kavalkara?
Poonthotta Kavalkara is sung by டி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன் மற்றும் பி. சுசீலா.
Which movie is Poonthotta Kavalkara from?
The song Poonthotta Kavalkara is featured in the movie Kungumam.
Who wrote the lyrics for Poonthotta Kavalkara?
The lyrics for Poonthotta Kavalkara were written by Kannadasan with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.
Is English translation available for Poonthotta Kavalkara lyrics?
Yes! Poonthotta Kavalkara lyrics from Kungumam include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Poonthotta Kavalkara lyrics?
This song is a classic playful duet from the 1963 Tamil film 'Kungumam', featuring a woman teasing her beloved for his perceived delay and inattention. The lyrics, penned by Kannadasan, use rich metaphors from nature – a flower garden, a mango grove, a chariot, and a river – to convey the woman's longing and gentle chiding. She questions why it has taken him so long to "pluck the flower" (a metaphor for her love or attention) or why he has "forgotten the mango" (her ripe affection), implying that opportunities are fleeting. The woman expresses her anticipation, likening herself to someone waiting for a chariot that arrives empty, or a flood that recedes before it can nourish the fields. She describes her one-sided longing and the bindi on her forehead symbolizing her devotion, wondering who truly resides in the heart she has offered. The song beautifully captures the essence of romantic yearning, playful accusation, and the subtle emotional dynamics between lovers, set against a backdrop of traditional Tamil imagery.
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