Santhosh and Jahnavi’s duet appears on the Shantala album. Lyricist A.R.P. Jayaram and composer Vishal Chandrashekhar shape a devotional tone. Their voices frame romance as sacred communion.
Released: November 19, 2023
Kadhali Needha
Jahnavi | Santhosh • From “Shantala”
Kadhali Needha Lyrics Translation Jahnavi | Santhosh | Shantala
Jayaram’s lyrics liken life to a paintbrush completing a masterpiece. The mountain and moon metaphor represents balanced unity. Santhosh and Jahnavi sing these lines with clear reverence.
Kadhali Nee DhaanYou’re the one who’s my beloved.
Kalyani Naan DhaanI’m the one who’s ‘Kalyani’ – a blissful soul.
KalandhaethaanWe’ve merged together as one.
Karaindhodum Thaen ThaanIt’s like honey melting and flowing away.
Neeradum ThoppuIn a grove bathed in the morning mist,
Nenjae KannipooMy heart is a fresh, virgin flower.
Valai KanneerilWithin the net of these tears,
Enai Valaithidum Kayal NeeYou’re the ‘Kayal’ fish that captures me.
Sernthida VendumWe must unite.
Sendhooram PolaeLike ‘Sendhooram’ – the sacred vermilion.
Iruvarin NenjamThe hearts of both of us,
Sangamikkum NaaleWill converge on that day.
Naamabali Naan PaadidaAs I sing the ‘Naamabali’ – the sacred hymns,
Nee Aadidu NaatyamaeYou perform your graceful dance.
En Thoorigai Un JeevanaeMy paintbrush is your very life,
Per Oviyam ThettumaeAnd a grand masterpiece will emerge.
Sridevi NaaneI’m ‘Sridevi’ – the goddess.
Sri Rangan NeeyaeYou’re ‘Sri Rangan’ – the lord.
Inaigira IdhayamThese hearts that join together,
Suga Thavame VarameAre a blissful penance and a blessing.
Mel Malaiyum NeeyaeYou’re the high mountain peak.
Keezh Nilavum NaaneI’m the moon reflecting below.
Vizhugira NeeralaiyumLike the waves of falling water,
Naam Thazhuvum NilaiyoThis is the state where we embrace.
Kadhali Needha Music Video
Divine metaphors in the Kadhali Needha lyrics translation depict love as spiritual merging. The Shantala track presents romantic union with temple imagery.