Sirkazhi Govindarajan brings life to ‘Kadhalikka Neramillai,’ a timeless Tamil classic. The legendary Kannadasan pens the lyrics, while Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy crafts the melody. The song tells the story of love found late in life, wrapped in a tune that stays with you.
Released: January 21, 2026
Kadhalikka Neramillai
Sirkazhi Govindarajan | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy • From “Kadhalikka Neramillai”
Lyricist
Kannadasan
Composer
Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
What is the meaning of Kadhalikka Neramillai Lyrics from Kadhalikka Neramillai?
Kannadasan writes about a man who finds love in his twilight years. The poet mentions an astrological chart that finally shows a way to love, even as his hair turns white. The lyrics mix humor with a touching story of second chances.
Kadhalikka Neram IllaiThere isn’t any time to love.
Kadhalippar Yarum IllaiThere isn’t anyone to love.
Kadhalikka Neram IllaiThere isn’t any time to love.
Kadhalippar Yarum IllaiThere isn’t anyone to love.
Valibaththil KadhalikkaTo love while I’m still young at heart,
Jadhagaththil Vazhiyumillaimy ‘astrological chart’ shows no way.
Jadhagaththil Vazhiyumillaimy ‘astrological chart’ shows no way.
Panjanaiyum KandadhillaiI’ve never seen a bed of luxury.
Pal Pazham KudiththadhillaiI’ve never tasted the sweetness of marriage.
Vanji Unnai Kanum VaraiUntil I laid eyes on you, girl,
Manadhum Thudiththadhillaimy heart never felt a single beat.
Panju Pol Narai VizhundhuNow that my hair is white as cotton,
Parvaiyum Kuzhi Vizhandhuand my eyes have grown hollow,
Rendum Ketta Velaiyilein this awkward, late stage of life,
Kandene UnnaiyadiI’ve finally found you, my dear!
Kandene UnnaiyadiI’ve finally found you, my dear!
Kayile SuvaippadhillaiAn unripe fruit isn’t tasty,
Kanindhadhum Kasappadhillaibut it isn’t bitter once it matures.
Noiyilla UdalirundhalIf your body stays healthy,
Nooru Varai Kadhal Varumlove can bloom even at a hundred.
Mamiyar KodumaiyillaiThere’s no cruelty from a mother-in-law,
Mamanar Yarum Illaiand there’s no father-in-law to worry about.
Indha Samiyai Manam MudithalIf you marry this simple man,
Sandhosham Kuraivadhillaiour happiness will never fade.
Sandhosham Kuraivadhillaiour happiness will never fade.
Avvulagam Sendru VandhenI’ve visited the other world and returned,
Amudham Kudiththu VandhenI’ve tasted the ‘heavenly nectar’ and returned.
Ponnulagam PovadharkkuTo reach the golden world,
Pudhu Udal Vangi VandhenI’ve returned with a brand new body.
Indhiranai Kandu VandhenI’ve met King Indra and returned,
Idhu Patri Kettu VandhenI’ve asked him about this and returned.
Chandhiranai Kandu VandhenI’ve met the Moon God and returned,
Sarasam Nadaththa VandhenI’ve come back to enjoy some romance.
Kadhalikka NeramunduNow, there’s time to love!
Kanniyundu KalaiyunduThere’s a lady, and there’s art.
Valibaththil KadhalikkaTo love while I’m still young at heart,
Jadhagaththil Vazhiyum Undumy ‘astrological chart’ finally shows a way.
Valibaththil KadhalikkaTo love while I’m still young at heart,
Jadhagaththil Vazhiyum Undumy ‘astrological chart’ finally shows a way.
Looking for the ‘Kadhalikka Neramillai’ lyrics translation? It celebrates love’s resilience, even in the later stages of life. Sirkazhi Govindarajan’s voice adds warmth to this heartfelt Tamil track.
