Kaalamellaam Endhan Vaazhvil Lyrics Translation – Kalyani (1952) | P. Leela

“Kaalamellaam Endhan Vaazhvil” presents a devastating inventory of loss from the 1952 film Kalyani. P. Leela’s vocal performance for actress B. S. Saroja is one of complete surrender to sorrow. The lyrics were written by Kannadasan with music by S. Dakshinamoorthi and G. Ramanathan.

Kaalamellaam Endhan Vaazhvil Lyrics Translation - Kalyani (1952) | P. Leela

Kaalamellaam Endhan Vaazhvil

P. Leela • From “Kalyani (1952)”

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Composer
S. Dakshinamoorthi, G. Ramanathan

Kalyani (1952)’s Kaalamellaam Endhan Vaazhvil Tamil Lyrics English Translation

Kannadasan’s words question why a person was born the “worst of all sinners.” The character lists the loss of her mother, father, and the husband who once garlanded her. She describes herself as an undying corpse, unable to find peace in a merciless world.

Kalamellam En Vazhvil ThunbanthanaMy entire life has been filled with suffering.
Kaneerum Yekkamum En Udan PirappaWere tears and longing born alongside me?
Pazhpatta Vazhkkai Ini SeerpadathaWill this ruined life of mine never be mended?
Paviyilum Padupavi Yen PiranthenWhy was I born, the worst of all sinners?
Naduveno Seerana VazhvenWill I ever find a dignified life?
Vazhnalile NaneIn this lifetime of mine.
Nadodi Polanen EndrumI’ve become a wanderer forever.
Sagatha PinamanenI’ve become an undying corpse.
Thayizhanthen Thanthai AnbizhanthenI lost my mother, I lost my father’s love.
Malaiyitta Manavalan ThunaiyizhanthenI lost the husband who placed the garland on me.
Irakkamilla UlagaththiIn this merciless world,
Yen Innum Vazhugindreanwhy am I still living?
Theeratha Soga Thisai Meethil NaneOn this path of unending sorrow, I,
Theinthu Ponen Thigaiththe Nirkkindrenhave worn away, standing here completely stunned.
Nathan Anbe Nan KanuvenoMy Lord, will I ever feel your love?
Masillatha Mapavi Nane AAm I, this blameless soul, the greatest of sinners?
Naduveno Seerana VazhvenWill I ever find a dignified life?
Vazhnalile NaneIn this lifetime of mine.
Nadodi Polanen EndrumI’ve become a wanderer forever.
Sagatha PinamanenI’ve become an undying corpse.

Kaalamellaam Endhan Vaazhvil Music Video

The character finds no hope for redemption, accepting despair as a cold, unchangeable truth. This “Kaalamellaam Endhan Vaazhvil” lyrics meaning shows a direct confrontation with a life defined only by tragedy.