Dhanush and Sam C.S. join forces in ‘Kannamma,’ a song from the album Retta Thala. Sam C.S. writes heartfelt lyrics, while Dhanush and Sam C.S. compose a melody that lingers. The track introduces us to a love so intense it feels like melting into pieces.
Released: September 19, 2025
Kannamma
Dhanush | Sam C.S. • From “Retta Thala”
What is the meaning of Kannamma Lyrics from Retta Thala?
The poet describes the beloved as a mirror, breaking the singer into tiny bits without a word. ‘Who are you, my shining star?’ the song asks, capturing the awe of a love that transforms life. The imagery of a graceful swan adds a layer of elegance to the sentiment.
Adiye Unna Pakkum BodhuHey girl, when I’m looking at you,
Appadiye Uruguren NaneI’m just melting away right here.
Azhage Unna Pakkum BodhuO beauty, when I’m looking at you,
Appadiye Sedharuren NaneI’m just shattering into pieces right here.
Adiye Unna Pakkum BodhuHey girl, when I’m looking at you,
Appadiye Uruguren NaneI’m just melting away right here.
Azhage Unna Pakkum BodhuO beauty, when I’m looking at you,
Appadiye Sedharuren NaneI’m just shattering into pieces right here.
E Kannadiye KannadiyeHey, you’re like a mirror, a mirror,
Thundakki Thundakki Pora Pobreaking me into tiny bits as you go.
Sollamale SollamaleWithout saying a word, without a word,
Kollama Konnuttu Pora Poyou’re killing me softly as you go.
Yaru Nee TharaghaWho are you, my ‘shining star’?
En Nenjile Yen VandhaWhy’ve you entered my heart?
Yaru Nee DevadhaWho are you, an ‘angel’?
En Vazhva Neeye Azhaga SenjaYou’re the one who made my life so beautiful.
Ye Kannamma Kannamma Kannamma NeeHey, ‘Kannamma’ (beloved girl), you’re my everything,
En Vazhvila Vandhadhoru Annama Neeyou’re the graceful ‘Annam’ (swan) that’s come into my life.
Ye Chellama Chellama Chellama NeeHey, my darling, my darling, my darling,
Enna Konji Konji Asa Vecha Chellama Neeyou’re the sweetheart who’s filled me with desire by pampering me.
Ye Kannamma Kannamma Kannamma NeeHey, ‘Kannamma’ (beloved girl), you’re my everything,
En Vazhvila Vandhadhoru Annama Neeyou’re the graceful ‘Annam’ (swan) that’s come into my life.
Ye Chellama Chellama Chellama NeeHey, my darling, my darling, my darling,
Enna Konji Konji Asa Vecha Chellama Neeyou’re the sweetheart who’s filled me with desire by pampering me.
Boomi Pandhu MelathanUpon the sphere of this earth,
Kalanthoorum Neelathanwithin the sprawling blue sky,
Asaiyodu Koodathanwith deep longing,
Va Anboduthancome to me with love.
Yarum Enna IppadiNo one has ever,
Mathinadhu Illadichanged me like this before.
Nee Illadha Vazhkka ThanA life without you,
Theva Illadiisn’t a life I want.
Ye Penne PenneO girl, O girl,
Nee Illama Vazhurathuliving without you,
Sathiyame Illa Adhu Kastamit’s truly impossible and so hard.
Ye Kanane KananeO my ‘beloved’ soul,
Veru Yarum SeithidadhaI want to love you with a depth,
Azhamana Kadhal Seiya Istamthat no one else has ever shown.
Oh Anbe NeedhanOh my love, it’s you,
Endhan Vazhvin Ellamewho’s everything in my life.
Ye Kannamma Kannamma Kannamma NeeHey, ‘Kannamma’ (beloved girl), you’re my everything,
En Vazhvila Vandhadhoru Annama Neeyou’re the graceful ‘Annam’ (swan) that’s come into my life.
Ye Chellama Chellama Chellama NeeHey, my darling, my darling, my darling,
Enna Konji Konji Asa Vecha Chellama Neeyou’re the sweetheart who’s filled me with desire by pampering me.
Ye Kannamma Kannamma Kannamma NeeHey, ‘Kannamma’ (beloved girl), you’re my everything,
En Vazhvila Vandhadhoru Annama Neeyou’re the graceful ‘Annam’ (swan) that’s come into my life.
Ye Chellama Chellama Chellama NeeHey, my darling, my darling, my darling,
Enna Konji Konji Asa Vecha Chellama Neeyou’re the sweetheart who’s filled me with desire by pampering me.
Ye Kannamma Kannamma Kannamma NeeHey, ‘Kannamma’ (beloved girl), you’re my everything,
En Vazhvila Vandhadhoru Annama Neeyou’re the graceful ‘Annam’ (swan) that’s come into my life.
Ye Chellama Chellama Chellama NeeHey, my darling, my darling, my darling,
Enna Konji Konji Asa Vecha Chellama Neeyou’re the sweetheart who’s filled me with desire by pampering me.
Kannamma Music Video
What does ‘Kannamma’ mean? The lyrics describe a love that fills life with beauty and desire. The Tamil song from Retta Thala, featuring Dhanush and Sam C.S., is a tribute to an all-consuming affection.