Intha Punnagai Lyrics English Translation: Dheiva Thaai | K. V. Mahadevan | Kannadasan
T. M. Soundararajan sings ‘Intha Punnagai,’ a timeless melody from the album ‘Dheiva Thaai.’ M.S. Viswanathan arranges a tune that blends classical and cinematic elements. The lyrics poetically question the price of love and beauty, making it a sentimental favorite.
Released: January 22, 2026
Intha Punnagai
K. V. Mahadevan | Kannadasan • From “Dheiva Thaai”
Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Composer
M.S. Viswanathan
Dheiva Thaai’s Intha Punnagai Tamil Lyrics English Translation
The songwriter crafts a tender dialogue about love’s worth, asking, ‘What is the price of this smile?’ The answer lies in the heart’s own measure. The verse mentions cheeks, glances, and the rhythm of desire, creating a vivid connection to everyday beauty.
Indha PunnagaiWhat is the price
Enna Vilaiof this smile?
En IdhayamIt is the price
Sonna Vilaithat my heart has named.
IvalWhat is the cost
Kannangal Enna Vilaiof her cheeks?
IndhaIt is the value
Kaigal Thandha Vilaithat these hands have offered.
Indha PunnagaiWhat is the price
Enna Vilaiof this smile?
En IdhayamIt is the price
Sonna Vilaithat my heart has named.
EzhudhiyaAre there a thousand
Kavidhaigal Ayiramowritten poems,
Ennangal Oonjalilor do thoughts just sway
Poi Varumoback and forth on a swing?
AzhagiyaIs this the habit
Pengalin Pazhakamof beautiful women,
Undo Patukal Padumor is it the custom
Vazhakam Undoto sing such songs?
Indha PunnagaiWhat is the price
Enna Vilaiof this smile?
En IdhayamIt is the price
Sonna Vilaithat my heart has named.
EndhaEvery single
Patukumsong needs a rhythm,
Thalangal Vendumand every maiden
Endha Pavaikumneeds a guardian,
Kavalgal Vendumto keep watch over her.
EndhaEvery single
Aasaikum Uruvangaldesire needs a form,
Vendum Endhaand every glance
Parvaikum Paruvangal Vendumneeds the right season.
EndhaI need you here
Neramum Neeat every moment,
Ingu Vendumright here with me.
AzhageOh beauty,
Aruge VaruveneI will come to your side.
AzhageOh beauty,
Aruge VaruveneI will come to your side.
Indha PunnagaiWhat is the price
Enna Vilaiof this smile?
En IdhayamIt is the price
Sonna Vilaithat my heart has named.
IvalWhat is the cost
Kannangal Enna Vilaiof her cheeks?
IndhaIt is the value
Kaigal Thandha Vilaithat these hands have offered.
Indha PunnagaiWhat is the price
Enna Vilaiof this smile?
En IdhayamIt is the price
Sonna Vilaithat my heart has named.
KannilHalf the pleasure
Pattadhil Padhilies in what the eyes behold,
Sugam Kaiyiland the rest is found
Thottadhil Meedhi Sugamin the touch of the hand.
IravukumGod gave a task
Nilavukum Velaito the night and the moon,
Vaithan Kalathiland in that time,
Kadhalai Vazha VaithanHe made love come alive.
ImaiThere’s an intoxication
Moodiya Parvaiyilin a glance half-closed,
Mayakam Idhazhand a silence
Moodiya Varthaiyil Mounamin words held back by closed lips.
IndhaI have learned
Aaramba Padathaithis introductory lesson,
Padithen Idhai Unnidameand I have acted it out
Nan Nadithenright here with you.
EndhaI need you here
Neramum Neeat every moment,
Ingu Vendumright here with me.
AzhageOh beauty,
Aruge VaruveneI will come to your side.
Indha PunnagaiWhat is the price
Enna Vilaiof this smile?
En IdhayamIt is the price
Sonna Vilaithat my heart has named.
IvalWhat is the cost
Kannangal Enna Vilaiof her cheeks?
IndhaIt is the value
Kaigal Thandha Vilaithat these hands have offered.
If you want to understand ‘Intha Punnagai,’ the lyrics explore the timeless value of love and beauty. Featuring T. M. Soundararajan, this classic Tamil song from ‘Dheiva Thaai’ continues to resonate with listeners.
