Jamuna Rani’s song “Maanam Nenjile” is from the 1960 film Kaithi Kannayiram. A. Maruthakasi wrote the lyrics and K. V. Mahadevan composed the music. The song opens by stating women need “honor in the heart, modesty in the eyes.” This line establishes a clear standard of conduct.
Released: December 1, 1960
Maanam Nenjile
Jamuna Rani • From “Kaithi Kannayiram”
Kaithi Kannayiram’s Maanam Nenjile Lyrics Translation
The verses give specific instructions for maintaining this standard. One part advises keeping thoughts pure and never letting them darken. Another section recommends having the resolve to not cross personal boundaries, even with a joyful appearance.
Manam Nenjile Nanam KannileHonor in the heart, modesty in the eyes
Venum PengaleIt’s what women need
LailailaiLailailai
Manai Polave Vazhum PothileWhen you live like a virtuous wife
Thazhvu YethumillaiThere’s no dishonor
Manam Nenjile Nanam KannileHonor in the heart, modesty in the eyes
Venum PengaleIt’s what women need
LailailaiLailailai
Manai Polave Vazhum PothileWhen you live like a virtuous wife
Thazhvu YethumillaiThere’s no dishonor
Veluppana EnnamKeep your thoughts pure
Lallal LaLallal La
Karukkatha VannamAnd never let them darken
Mm MmMm Mm
Nalla Panpilum Thooya AnbilumOn good character and pure love
Nattam Kolla VenumYou must set your heart
Veluppana EnnamKeep your thoughts pure
Lallal LaLallal La
Karukkatha VannamAnd never let them darken
Mm MmMm Mm
Nalla Panpilum Thooya AnbilumOn good character and pure love
Nattam Kolla VenumYou must set your heart
Nattile Yettile Nammai Pottra VenumSo the nation and its stories will praise us
Manam Nenjile Nanam KannileHonor in the heart, modesty in the eyes
Venum PengaleIt’s what women need
LailailaiLailailai
Manai Polave Vazhum PothileWhen you live like a virtuous wife
Thazhvu YethumillaiThere’s no dishonor
Manam Nenjile Nanam KannileHonor in the heart, modesty in the eyes
Venum PengaleIt’s what women need
Manai Polave Vazhum PothileWhen you live like a virtuous wife
Thazhvu YethumillaiThere’s no dishonor
Ellorum PottrumOne that everyone admires
Lallal LaLallal La
Ullasath ThottramA joyful appearance
Mm MmMm Mm
Ulla Pothilum Ellai MeridaBut even while you have it, don’t cross the boundaries
Uruthi Endrum VenumYou must always have resolve
Ellorum PottrumOne that everyone admires
Lallal LaLallal La
Ullasath ThottramA joyful appearance
Mm MmMm Mm
Ulla Pothilum Ellai MeridaBut even while you have it, don’t cross the boundaries
Uruthi Endrum VenumYou must always have resolve
Ah Ha Kangalai PengalaiAh ha, with these eyes, with these women
Angal Enna VenumWhat more could a man want?
Kangalai PengalaiWith these eyes, with these women
Angal Enna VenumWhat more could a man want?
Manam Nenjile Nanam KannileHonor in the heart, modesty in the eyes
Venum PengaleIt’s what women need
LailailaiLailailai
Manai Polave Vazhum PothileWhen you live like a virtuous wife
Thazhvu YethumillaiThere’s no dishonor
Manam Nenjile Nanam KannileHonor in the heart, modesty in the eyes
Venum PengaleIt’s what women need
Manai Polave Vazhum PothileWhen you live like a virtuous wife
Thazhvu YethumillaiThere’s no dishonor
Manam Ennum VeliThe mind is a fence
Lallal LaLallal La
Kanakkaga KoliThat you must carefully draw
Mm MmMm Mm
Mathar Yavarum Kadhal SolaiyaiAll women must protect
Pathukakka VenumThe garden of their love
A Manam Ennum VeliThe mind is a fence
Lallal LaLallal La
Kanakkaga KoliThat you must carefully draw
Mm MmMm Mm
Mathar Yavarum Kadhal SolaiyaiAll women must protect
Pathukakka VenumThe garden of their love
Masilla Illaram Malara Seiya VenumYou must make a spotless family life blossom
Masilla Illaram Malara Seiya VenumYou must make a spotless family life blossom
Manam Nenjile Nanam KannileHonor in the heart, modesty in the eyes
Venum PengaleIt’s what women need
LailailaiLailailai
Manai Polave Vazhum PothileWhen you live like a virtuous wife
Thazhvu YethumillaiThere’s no dishonor
Manam Nenjile Nanam KannileHonor in the heart, modesty in the eyes
Venum PengaleIt’s what women need
Manai Polave Vazhum PothileWhen you live like a virtuous wife
Thazhvu YethumillaiThere’s no dishonor
Maanam Nenjile Music Video
The song consistently links internal qualities to external reputation and a stable family life. It presents a complete guide to conduct, moving from general ideals to specific actions. The ‘Maanam Nenjile’ lyrics’ meaning is a direct set of rules for protecting one’s dignity.