Ilaiyaraaja crafts a lush melody for ‘Inji Idupazhagi,’ a classic from ‘Thevar Magan.’ Vaali pens poetic lyrics that Kamal Haasan and S. Janaki bring to life with their voices. The song mixes longing and admiration in a way that feels timeless.
Released: December 16, 2025
Inji Idupazhagi
Ilaiyaraaja | Vaali • From “Thevar Magan”
Lyricist
Vaali
Composer
Ilayaraja
Thevar Magan’s Inji Idupazhagi Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
The lyrics describe a lover’s beauty, comparing their waist to ginger and their charm to gold. ‘My heart refuses to let me forget you,’ sings S. Janaki, capturing the ache of unshakable love. Vaali uses imagery like lotus flowers and cuckoo birds to deepen the emotional weight.
Inji Iduppazhaga Manja SivapazhagaOh handsome one with a ginger-slim waist and golden charm.
Kallach Siripazhaga Kalla InjiWith your sly smile, you are my mischievous ginger.
Verum Kathu Thangha Varuthu Male HmmThe wind simply comes to embrace me.
Marakka Manam Kooduthilaiye RightMy heart refuses to let me forget you, right?
Marunthiruvenigale Male Hmm HahaI would have surely forgotten you.
Inji Idupazhagi Manja SivapazhagiOh beauty with a ginger-slim waist and golden skin.
Kallach SirippazhagiYou with the beautiful, mischievous smile.
Marakka Manam KooduthilaiyeMy heart refuses to let me forget you.
Marakkuma Maman Ennam Mayakkuthe PanjavarnamCan I forget my lover’s thoughts? The colorful world mesmerizes me.
Madiyile Oonjal Poda Mane VaCome, my deer, let’s sway on the swing of my lap.
Inji Idupazhagi Manja SivapazhagiOh beauty with a ginger-slim waist and golden skin.
Kallach SirippazhagiYou with the beautiful, mischievous smile.
Marakka Manam Kooduthilaiye EiiMy heart refuses to let me forget you.
Thannanth Thanichirukka Thathalichu ThanirukkaI am all alone, struggling in solitude.
Un Ninaippil Nan Parichen ThamaraiyeLost in thoughts of you, I plucked a lotus flower.
Punnai Vanathinile Pedai Kuyil KoovayileIn the Punnai grove, as the female cuckoo sang…
Unnudaiya Vethanaiyai Nan ArinjenI finally understood the pain you feel.
Un Kazhuthil Malaiyida Unnirandu Tholai ThodaTo place a garland around your neck, to touch your shoulders…
Enna Thavam Senjeno En MamaaWhat penance must I have done, my dear lover?
Vannakili Kaiyai Thoda Chinna Chinna KolamidaTo hold this colorful parrot’s hand, to draw little patterns…
Ullam Mattum Un Vazhiye NaneMy heart follows only your path.
Ullam Mattum Un Vazhiye NaneeMy heart follows only your path.
Inji Iduppazhaga Manja SivapazhagaOh handsome one with a ginger-slim waist and golden charm.
Kallach SiripazhagaWith your sly, beautiful smile.
Marakka Manam Kooduthilaiye AaMy heart refuses to let me forget you.
Inji Idupazhagi Manja SivapazhagiOh beauty with a ginger-slim waist and golden skin.
Kallach SirippazhagiYou with the beautiful, mischievous smile.
Marakka Manam KooduthilaiyeeMy heart refuses to let me forget you.
Adikkira Kaththai KeluListen to the wind that blows.
Asaiyura Naththai KeluListen to the swaying reeds.
Nadakira Aththai Kelunee ThanaListen to the flowing river.
Inji Idupazhagi Manja SivapazhagiOh beauty with a ginger-slim waist and golden skin.
Kallach SirippazhagiYou with the beautiful, mischievous smile.
Marakka Manam Kooduthilaiye HaanMy heart refuses to let me forget you.
The meaning behind ‘Inji Idupazhagi’ is the unyielding grip of love. Featuring Kamal Haasan and S. Janaki, this Tamil classic from ‘Thevar Magan’ remains a heartfelt tribute to devotion.
