S. Janaki performs ‘En Paadal Thangam’ from the Thirudi album. Lyricist Kannadasan and composer M.S. Viswanathan craft a bold demand for recognition. The song frames artistic talent as treasure requiring gold and diamonds.
En Paadal Thangam
S. Janaki • From “Thirudi”
Thirudi’s En Paadal Thangam Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Kannadasan references thorns protecting flowers against plunder. His verses compare female resolve to cosmic forces shrinking universes. The character identifies herself as Alli Rani’s descendant to assert authority.
En Paadal Thangam PerumMy song is worth its weight in gold.
En Paadal Thangam PerumMy song is worth its weight in gold.
Konjam Vairamum Alli ThaarungalSo gather up some diamonds and give them to me too.
Konjam Vairamum Alli ThaarungalSo gather up some diamonds and give them to me too.
En Paadal Thangam PerumMy song is worth its weight in gold.
En Muththu Sirippu Thiththikka VanthuMy pearly smile approaches sweetly,
Pattu TherippathuDazzling like silk.
Nalla Thittangal Ittu VattangalittaIt circles you with clever plans,
Kannai MaraippathuBlinding your very eyes.
En Muththu Sirippu Thiththikka VanthuMy pearly smile approaches sweetly,
Pattu TherippathuDazzling like silk.
Nalla Thittangal Ittu VattangalittaIt circles you with clever plans,
Kannai MaraippathuBlinding your very eyes.
En Paadal Thangam PerumMy song is worth its weight in gold.
En Paadal Thangam PerumMy song is worth its weight in gold.
Mullirukkum Malar IdhuthaanThis is a flower guarded by thorns.
Kollaiyida NinaikkaathaeDon’t you even think about plundering it.
Mullirukkum Malar IdhuthaanThis is a flower guarded by thorns.
Kollaiyida NinaikkaathaeDon’t you even think about plundering it.
Naan Pollaatha PennallavoAm I not a fierce and dangerous woman?
Ingu Sellaathu Ungal EnnamaeYour schemes won’t work on me here.
Naan Pollaatha PennallavoAm I not a fierce and dangerous woman?
Ingu Sellaathu Ungal EnnamaeYour schemes won’t work on me here.
Alli Raniyin Pillai NaanandroAfter all, I’m a daughter of Queen ‘Alli Rani’.
En Paadal Thangam PerumMy song is worth its weight in gold.
En Paadal Thangam PerumMy song is worth its weight in gold.
Mangaiyullam NinaiththuvittaalIf a woman’s heart truly makes up its mind,
Mandalangal SiriyathandroThen even the vast universes seem small.
Enthan Munthaanai SaenaiyandroIsn’t the hem of my sari as powerful as an army?
Athao Panthaada MudiyaathandroYou certainly cannot toy with it.
Indru Ungalin Viththai YaaridamWho do you think you’re trying your tricks on today?
Entha Neramum Vettri EnnidamVictory is mine, at any moment.
En Paadal Thangam PerumMy song is worth its weight in gold.
Konjam Vairamum Alli ThaarungalSo gather up some diamonds and give them to me too.
En Paadal Thangam PerumMy song is worth its weight in gold.
En Paadal Thangam Music Video
Thirudi’s track equates self-worth with material compensation. The En Paadal Thangam lyrics translation shows direct claims for payment mirroring respect. Strategic confidence defines the performance’s core message.