“Minnalvala,” a Malayalam ballad by Sid Sriram and Sithara Krishnakumar, from “Narivetta,” glows with tender romance and poetic longing. Meaning “lightning bangles,” “Minnalvala” evokes a lover’s awe at a radiant, elusive beloved. Kaithapram Damodaran Namboodiri’s lyrics paint a dreamy tale of blossoming love and unspoken desires. Jakes Bejoy’s composition weaves a gentle, soulful melody that lifts the heart’s quiet yearning.
| Name | Minnalvala |
| OST | Narivetta |
| Vocalist | Sid Sriram, Sithara Krishnakumar |
| Poetry | Kaithapram Damodaran Namboodiri |
| Music Producer | Jakes Bejoy |
| Entertainer | Tovino Thomas, Priyamvada Krishnan |
| Release Date | April 16, 2025 |
In their translation of “Minnalvala” lyrics, Sid Sriram and Sithara Krishnakumar unveil a story of lovers enchanted by each other’s presence, lost in starry moments. Kaithapram Damodaran Namboodiri crafts verses that shimmer with imagery, stirring feelings of awe and devotion. The chorus, “Minnalvala Kayyilitta Pennazhake,” translates to “Oh beautiful girl wearing lightning-like bangles.”
Narivetta Movie’s Minnalvala Lyrics Translated to English
When our eyes met,
Ayiram Tharakal Poothulanju
It felt like a thousand stars lit up the sky.
Pinnengum Pinnengum Kanda Neram
When our gaze crossed again,
Punchiri Poothulanju
A charming smile gently unfolded.
Kaanathe Vayyenna Thonnalaayi
I can no longer look away.
Kandittum Kandittum Poraathaayi
Seeing you never feels enough.
Thottappol Aathmavil Then Niranju
When I touched you, a sweet warmth filled me.
Poo Pole Nee Virinju
And you opened up like a fresh blossom.
Ullilolichoru Mohamellaam
The quiet wishes that I had buried deep
Kallatharangalil Thullikalayi
turned into playful glances and gentle moves.
Kanda Neram Kondalaayi
When you noticed it, the skies grew heavy.
Kondalil Minnalaayi
Lightning whispered through the clouds.
Minnalvala Kayyilitta Pennazhake
Oh beautiful one, with a striking bangle shining on your wrist ,
Ethiththodan Eththukilla Maarivillaanu Nee
You’re the rainbow in my sky, and I cannot reach to touch you.
Eeran Mudi Kothiyorungii
When you tie your hair,
Vennila Chandhanam Thottu
And apply sandalwood paste that glows like moonlight.
Athimarachottil Vannal Tharaka Raav
As you come under the ‘Attimaram’ (a fig tree), the night fills with stars.
Raavil Ninte Pooumukham Kandu
Touched by your gentle face,
Pulakam Kondu Nalliylam Kaattu
The breeze paused.
Kannaadippuzhayile Poonthirakal
Even the waves of the river stirred as if they were awakened.
Laavallo Theerathe Olangal
We are waves touching the shore.
Theeraatha Dhaahaththin Thaalangal
We are the tide of restless longing.
Paarithil Naam Poyidaam
Let us journey together in this world.
Vin Nadipol Ozhukidaam
Let us flow like a celestial river.
Minnalvala Kayyilitta Pennazhake
Oh beautiful girl wearing lightning-like bangles,
Ethiththodan Eththukilla
I cannot reach to touch you.
Maarivillaanu Nee
You are a rainbow.
Kaayalthiramaalakalaake
All the waves of the lagoon
Thedi Vanna Poovukalaayi
Became flowers that searched for me.
Pulkoodinarikilayi Chernirikkaam
Let’s sit together near the grass hut (‘Pulkkoodu’ means a hut made of grass).
Chumbanappoovukalennil
The flowers of your kisses upon me
Aadhyaanubhoothikalayi
Became my very first sensations.
Aadhyaanubhoothikalil Njaan Ozhuki
I lost myself in those initial sensations.
Njaanilla Neeyilla Nammalonnaayi
There’s no me, no you; we are one.
Orooro Raavukalum Mohanamaayi
Each night becomes enchanting.
Naamozhuki Snehamaayi
We flowed together as love.
Priyatharamaayozhuki Pranayamaayi
Our love flowed tenderly like a romantic river.
Minnalvala Kayyilitta Pennazhake
Oh beautiful one, with a striking bangle shining on your wrist,
Ethiththodan Eththukilla Maarivillaanu Nee
You’re the rainbow in my sky, and I cannot reach to touch you.
Minnalvala Music Video
Watch the Malayalam music video for “Minnalvala” embedded above. Directed by Anuraj Manohar, it captures the song’s dreamy love through the heartfelt performances of Priyamvada Krishnan and Tovino Thomas.