T. M. Soundarajan, P. Madhuri, and P. Susheela perform ‘Ennanga Sambanthi Eppo’ from the album Kaalam Vellum. Lyricist Kannadasan and composer Sankar Ganesh create a humorous exchange between families negotiating marriage terms. The lively vocals match the playful folk instrumentation.
Ennanga Sambanthi Eppo
P. Madhuri | T. M. Soundarajan • From “Kaalam Vellum”
Ennanga Sambanthi Eppo Lyrics Meaning P. Madhuri | T. M. Soundarajan | Kaalam Vellum
Madhuri demands motor cars and diamond rings before sealing the alliance. Soundarajan counters with dowry complaints, asking if the offered goods can buy soap for his son. Their boasts escalate with vivid comparisons like ripe papayas attracting parrots.
Enna EnnaWhat is it? What now?
Ennaanga SambanthiHey there, dear in-law
Eppo Namma SammandhamWhen do we seal this alliance?
Ennaanga SambanthiHey there, dear in-law
Eppo Namma SammandhamWhen do we seal this alliance?
Purushan Veedu PoyiOnce I move to my husband’s home
Pullaiyai Petha PinnalaeAnd bring a child into this world
Purushan Veedu PoyiOnce I move to my husband’s home
Pullaiyai Petha PinnalaeAnd bring a child into this world
Ennaanga SambanthiSo, tell me, dear in-law
Eppo Namma SammandhamWhen do we seal this alliance?
Pondatti Manasu VechuIf the wife sets her heart to it
Ponna Petha PinnalaeAnd delivers a baby girl
Pondatti Manasu VechuIf the wife sets her heart to it
Ponna Petha PinnalaeAnd delivers a baby girl
Pondatti Manasu VechuIf the wife sets her heart to it
Ponna Petha PinnalaeAnd delivers a baby girl
Ennaanga SambanthiWhat do you say, in-law?
Panjavarna Kiliyai PolaLike a vivid five-colored parrot
Ponnu PorandhaIf a girl is born
Un Paiyn Vandhu ParkkatumaeLet your boy come take a look
Kannu IrundhaIf he’s got eyes to see
Ammadi Panjavarna Kiliyai PolaOh my, like a vivid five-colored parrot
Ponnu PorandhaIf a girl is born
Un Paiyan Vandhu ParkkatumaeLet your boy come take a look
Kannu IrundhaIf he’s got eyes to see
Pappali Pazhathai PolaLike a ripe papaya fruit
Paiyan PoarndhaIf a boy is born
Pappali Pazhathai PolaLike a ripe papaya fruit
Paiyan PoarndhaIf a boy is born
Adha Pathu Kili Kotha VarumThat parrot will swoop down to peck
Vaayai ThirandhaThe moment he opens his mouth
Adha Pathu Kili Kotha VarumThat parrot will swoop down to peck
Vaayai ThirandhaThe moment he opens his mouth
Em Ponnu KalyanathilAt my daughter’s wedding
Ezhettu VaghanamWe’ll have seven or eight grand chariots
Em Ponnu KalyanathilAt my daughter’s wedding
Ezhettu VaghanamWe’ll have seven or eight grand chariots
Englishu Paadalodu Kacheri NaayanamA concert mixing English hits with traditional pipes
Englishu Paadalodu Kacheri NaayanamA concert mixing English hits with traditional pipes
Empulla MaappillainaaIf my boy becomes the groom
Ezhu Latcham SadhanamWe’ll demand seven lakhs in assets
Empulla MaappillainaaIf my boy becomes the groom
Ezhu Latcham SadhanamWe’ll demand seven lakhs in assets
Yendiamma AnniyaareHey there, dear sister-in-law
Enna Undu UnnidamWhat do you actually possess?
Yendiamma AnniyaareHey there, dear sister-in-law
Enna Undu UnnidamWhat do you actually possess?
Ennai Yendi IzhukkireWhy are you dragging me into this?
Nee Eppo Pethu KodukkiraWhen are you giving us a child?
Enna Enna Ennaanga SambanthiWhat, what? Say, dear in-law
Eppo Namma SammandhamWhen do we seal this alliance?
Purushan Veedu PoyiOnce I move to my husband’s home
Pullaiyai Petha PinnalaeAnd bring a child into this world
Ennaanga SambanthiSay, dear in-law
Mottaru Caaru Rendu Vanghi TahranumYou must buy us two motor cars
Vaira Modhiramum Sangiliyum Panni TharanumAnd craft us diamond rings and chains
Mottaru Caaru Rendu Vanghi TahranumYou must buy us two motor cars
Vaira Modhiramum Sangiliyum Panni TharanumAnd craft us diamond rings and chains
Pottalum Pottiyamma Indha PoduEven if it’s a contest, this is too much
Pottalum Pottiyamma Indha PoduEven if it’s a contest, this is too much
Oru Pullaiyae Nee Pethadhukka Indha PaaduAll this fuss for bearing just one child?
Oru Pullaiyae Nee Pethadhukka Indha PaaduAll this fuss for bearing just one child?
Nee Tharum Seedhanam Nellu Vangha PodhumaYour dowry won’t even cover a sack of rice
Nee Tharum Seedhanam Nellu Vangha PodhumaYour dowry won’t even cover a sack of rice
Naan Petha Pillaikku Soapu Vangha PodhumaWill it be enough to buy soap for my son?
Naan Petha Pillaikku Soapu Vangha PodhumaWill it be enough to buy soap for my son?
Athanai Soapu Vangha VendumillaiyaaDo you really need that much soap?
Athanai Soapu Vangha VendumillaiyaaDo you really need that much soap?
Un Aambaala Pillai Enna Azhukku PillaiyaaIs that boy of yours really so filthy?
Un Aambaala Pillai Enna Azhukku PillaiyaaIs that boy of yours really so filthy?
Aiyae Aalukku PillaeOh my, look at this kid
Aa Enna Sonan VaayadiAh, what did that loudmouth say?
Poru Enponnu VaaraadiWait, my daughter is coming
Naanum Parkkiren UmponnaiI’ll take a look at your girl too
Parkkirendi UnnaiyumI’m watching you as well
AdadaaOh, wow!
Ennanga Sambanthi Eppo Music Video
Kannadasan’s Ennanga Sambanthi Eppo lyrics translation reveals cultural traditions through competitive bargaining. The song balances marital expectations with affectionate humor. Sankar Ganesh’s composition maintains energy throughout the spirited debate.