Paadha Kaanikkai features P. B. Sreenivas and P. Susheela debating love’s lifespan over Vishwanathan Ramamoorthy’s theatrical composition. Lyricist Kannadasan frames their exchange as a sharp, humorous clash between genders.
Kathal Enbathu
J. P. Chandrababu | P. B. Sreenivas • From “Paadha Kaanikkai”
What is the meaning of Kathal Enbathu Lyrics from Paadha Kaanikkai?
Kannadasan contrasts male claims that love fades after marriage with female retorts about men losing sanity. ‘Love is lost, it is death’ counters the cynicism, asserting love’s existential importance.
Kadhal Enbadhu EdhuvaraiHow long does this thing called love really last?
Kalyana Kaalam VarumvaraiIt lasts only until the wedding season arrives.
Kalyanam Enbadhu EdhuvaraiAnd how long does the marriage charm last?
Kazhuthinil Thaali VizhumvaraiOnly until the sacred ‘Thaali’ knot falls on the neck.
Aahaa Kadhal Enbadhu EdhuvaraiOh, how long does this love really last?
Kalyana Kaalam VarumvaraiIt lasts only until the wedding season arrives.
Kalyanam Enbadhu EdhuvaraiAnd how long does the marriage charm last?
Kazhuthinil Thaali VizhumvaraiOnly until the sacred ‘Thaali’ knot falls on the neck.
Pennuku Ilamai EdhuvaraiHow long does a woman’s youth last?
Pillaigal Pirandhu VarumvaraiUntil the children are born and come along.
Kannuku Azhagu EdhuvaraiHow long does beauty appeal to the eye?
Kaiyil Kidaikum NaalvaraiOnly until the day it’s finally in your hands.
Aahaa Kadhal Enbadhu EdhuvaraiOh, how long does this love really last?
Kalyana Kaalam VarumvaraiIt lasts only until the wedding season arrives.
Kalyanam Enbadhu EdhuvaraiAnd how long does the marriage charm last?
Kazhuthinil Thaali VizhumvaraiOnly until the sacred ‘Thaali’ knot falls on the neck.
Kadhal Kondaale Aadavargal PaavamMen who fall in love are truly pitiable.
Budhi Sollaamal Kollaamal PogumTheir common sense leaves without saying a word.
Kadhal Kondaale Aadavargal PaavamMen who fall in love are truly pitiable.
Budhi Sollaamal Kollaamal PogumTheir common sense leaves without saying a word.
Avarai Kandaale Oor Muzhudhum PesumThe whole town gossips the moment they see him.
Thotram Kaalvaasi Paithiyampol AagumHe starts looking about a quarter-mad.
Avarai Kandaale Oor Muzhudhum PesumThe whole town gossips the moment they see him.
Thotram Kaalvaasi Paithiyampol AagumHe starts looking about a quarter-mad.
Andha Paithiyathai Theerpadharku MarundhuAnd the medicine to cure that madness?
Pengal Paarvaiyile Oorivarum VirundhuIt’s the feast found in a woman’s glance.
Andha Paithiyathai Theerpadharku MarundhuAnd the medicine to cure that madness?
Pengal Paarvaiyile Oorivarum VirundhuIt’s the feast found in a woman’s glance.
Indha Vaithiyargal Pakkathile IrundhuIf these beautiful ‘doctors’ stay right beside him,
Kannai Vaithu Vittaal Noi Pogum ParandhuAnd keep a close watch, the illness flies away.
Indha Vaithiyargal Pakkathile IrundhuIf these beautiful ‘doctors’ stay right beside him,
Kannai Vaithu Vittaal Noi Pogum ParandhuAnd keep a close watch, the illness flies away.
Aahaa Kadhal Enbadhu EdhuvaraiOh, how long does this love really last?
Kalyana Kaalam VarumvaraiIt lasts only until the wedding season arrives.
Kalyanam Enbadhu EdhuvaraiAnd how long does the marriage charm last?
Kazhuthinil Thaali VizhumvaraiOnly until the sacred ‘Thaali’ knot falls on the neck.
Pengal Aadaiyinai Azhagu SeiyumbodhumWhen women dress up to make themselves beautiful,
Adhai Aasai Endru Pinnaale OdumMen mistake that for desire and chase after it.
Pengal Aadaiyinai Azhagu SeiyumbodhumWhen women dress up to make themselves beautiful,
Adhai Aasai Endru Pinnaale OdumMen mistake that for desire and chase after it.
Indha Kaalaiyarin Ullam Dhinam MaarumThese young men’s hearts change every single day.
Ivar Kaadhalile Perumai Enna VaazhumWhat true pride could possibly live in their love?
Indha Kaalaiyarin Ullam Dhinam MaarumThese young men’s hearts change every single day.
Ivar Kaadhalile Perumai Enna VaazhumWhat true pride could possibly live in their love?
Endrum Maaraadhu Naangal Konda KadhalThe love we hold will never, ever change.
Engal Kadhal Poyin Kadhal Poyin SaadhalIf our love is lost, then it is simply death.
Endrum Maaraadhu Naangal Konda KadhalThe love we hold will never, ever change.
Engal Kadhal Poyin Kadhal Poyin SaadhalIf our love is lost, then it is simply death.
Idhil Aadhaaram Vendum Endraal PaaruIf you need proof of this, just look,
Andha Ambigaabadhi Kadhaiyai KeluAnd listen to the legendary story of ‘Ambikapathy’.
Andha Ambigaabadhi Kadhaiyai KeluJust listen to the legendary story of ‘Ambikapathy’.
Aahaa Kadhal Enbadhu EdhuvaraiOh, how long does this love really last?
Kalyana Kaalam VarumvaraiIt lasts only until the wedding season arrives.
Kalyanam Enbadhu EdhuvaraiAnd how long does the marriage charm last?
Kazhuthinil Thaali VizhumvaraiOnly until the sacred ‘Thaali’ knot falls on the neck.
Kathal Enbathu Music Video
The Ambikapathy legend anchors the Kathal Enbathu lyrics meaning, arguing that genuine romance outlasts societal rituals and gossip. This Tamil classic’s lyrics translation remains relevant for its timeless interrogation of passion.