Karthik and Padma Latha deliver vibrant vocals in ‘Kalyaana Satham Satham,’ a celebratory track from The Family Star. Lyricist Vivek and composer Gopi Sundar craft a festive soundscape mirroring the joy of a traditional wedding ceremony.
Released: April 17, 2024
Kalyaana Satham Satham
Karthik | Padma Latha • From “The Family Star”
Kalyaana Satham Satham Lyrics Translation Karthik | Padma Latha | The Family Star
Vivek’s lyrics shift from rhythmic drum chants to the groom’s declaration: ‘From now on, my life revolves around you.’ Padma Latha’s verses highlight the bride’s smile as a pivotal moment, described with playful Tamil phrasing.
Kalyana Satham SathamThe wedding sounds are ringing out.
Inime En Vaazhka Unna SuthumFrom now on, my life will revolve around you.
Dummukku Dumma DummaraeTo the rhythmic beat of the drums!
Ilicha Palla VandhaareHe’s arrived with a joyful, wide grin.
Singaari Kooda NikkaTo stand beside his beautiful bride,
Kudupanaiya KandaareHe’s found his true stroke of fortune.
Dummukku Dumma DummaraeTo the rhythmic beat of the drums!
Oli Kulunga VandhaareHe’s arrived with a shimmering glow.
Oyyaara Ola KattiTying the auspicious knot with grace,
Usarattume UllureLet his inner spirit soar high.
Ezhu Kandam PaakkadhaA beauty the seven continents have never seen,
Yavana Azhagi VandhaaleA ‘Yavana’ ‘Greek-like’ beauty has arrived.
Maapillaiyum PonnodaThe groom stood there beside the bride,
Manasa Thirudi NinnanaeAfter he’d already stolen her heart.
Ponnu Thuli SirichaaWhen the bride smiles just a tiny bit,
Unna SedharadichaaShe completely shatters your heart.
Ponnu Pera MaapillaiyumThis is how the groom lovingly
Ippadi OppikkiraanRecites the bride’s name over and over.
Kalyana Satham SathamThe wedding sounds are ringing out.
Inime En Vaazhka Unna SuthumFrom now on, my life will revolve around you.
Chinnoondu Mutham MuthamJust a tiny little kiss.
Adhukku Thandhene Enna MothamFor that, I’ve given you my whole self.
Dummukku Dumma DummaraeTo the rhythmic beat of the drums!
Ilicha Palla VandhaareHe’s arrived with a joyful, wide grin.
Singaari Kooda NikkaTo stand beside his beautiful bride,
Kudupanaiya KandaareHe’s found his true stroke of fortune.
Alangari Yeri VaraaThe adorned bride comes riding in.
Anba Singari VaraaThe lovely, beautiful bride arrives.
Mandari Ringari VaraaShe arrives humming a sweet tune,
Vanna ThaeraaMoving like a colorful chariot.
Mangatha Mangalam TharaTo bring never-ending auspiciousness.
Kundratha Kungumam TharaTo offer the sacred ‘Kungumam’ ‘vermillion’ that never fades.
Kettimelam Kottum NeramAs the wedding drums beat loudly,
Sindhum PanneraaShe’s like a spray of ‘Panner’ ‘rosewater’.
Pona Virunthukku Yaana VandhaachaaHas he arrived like an elephant for the grand feast?
Yaana Pasikku Iva Thanna ThandhaachaShe’s given herself to satisfy that elephant’s hunger.
Kuduthadha Vattiyoda KettaShe’s asked for what she gave to be returned with interest.
Anaikkura PorilIn this battle of warm embraces,
Anaiyaama Konjam Orasi OrasiBy rubbing together, a fire was lit that won’t go out.
Neruppa Erinjen AzhageriI burned like a flame, my beautiful one.
Vidupada PaathumEven when I tried to break free,
Vazhi Illaama Alasi AlasiI wandered without a path, searching in vain.
Sila Kadal Tholachen AlangaariI’ve lost myself in several oceans, my adorned beauty.
Idhu KirakkamaIs this a dizzying feeling?
Idi UnakkumaIs it a thunderbolt striking you?
Gadhi Kalangura Madhi MayakkamaaIs it a mind-numbing trance that leaves one lost and shaken?
Kalyana Satham SathamThe wedding sounds are ringing out.
Inime En Vaazhka Unna SuthumFrom now on, my life will revolve around you.
Chinnoondu Mutham MuthamJust a tiny little kiss.
Adhukku Thandhene Enna MothamFor that, I’ve given you my whole self.
Kalyana Satham SathamThe wedding sounds are ringing out.
Inime En Vaazhka Unna SuthumFrom now on, my life will revolve around you.
Chinnoondu Mutham MuthamJust a tiny little kiss.
Adhukku Thandhene Enna MothamFor that, I’ve given you my whole self.
Kalyaana Satham Satham Music Video
The Family Star soundtrack frames marriage as mutual surrender, evident in the Kalyaana Satham Satham lyrics translation. Gopi Sundar’s percussive beats underscore Vivek’s balance of ritual solemnity and romantic teasing.