S. Janaki brings a tender, playful mood to “Mothiram Pottathu Poloru,” from the album Annaiyum Pithavum. Kannadasan wrote the Tamil lyrics, and M. S. Vishwanathan composed the music. The song captures the secret understanding between lovers through an engagement ring.
Mothiram Pottathu Poloru
S. Janaki • From “Annaiyum Pithavum”
Annaiyum Pithavum’s Mothiram Pottathu Poloru Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Kannadasan’s words frame the ring as a “drama in love,” a private marriage “before relatives know.” He describes how a mark on lips tells the “story of the night.” Later, he refers to “changes that appear on her body” as the bond’s public declaration.
Modhiram Pottadhu Pol Oru NadagamIsn’t there a drama in love, like the wearing of a ring?
Kadhalil UndallavooIsn’t there a drama in love, like the wearing of a ring?
Modhiram Pottadhu Pol Oru NadagamIsn’t there a drama in love, like the wearing of a ring?
Kadhalil UndallavooIsn’t there a drama in love, like the wearing of a ring?
Kadhali Kaigalil Kadhalan AnivadhilIsn’t there a reason in the lover’s act of placing it on his beloved’s hands?
Karanam UndallavooIsn’t there a reason in the lover’s act of placing it on his beloved’s hands?
Kadhali Kaigalil Kadhalan AnivadhilIsn’t there a reason in the lover’s act of placing it on his beloved’s hands?
Karanam UndallavooIsn’t there a reason in the lover’s act of placing it on his beloved’s hands?
Iru Manamum SerndhadharkkuFor two hearts that have truly united,
Idhu Than Adaiyalamthis is their ultimate sign.
Uravinargal Ariyum MunneEven before their relatives know about it,
Idhuthan Kalyanamthis is already their marriage.
Modhiram Pottadhu Pol Oru NadagamIsn’t there a drama in love, like the wearing of a ring?
Kadhalil UndallavooIsn’t there a drama in love, like the wearing of a ring?
Kadhali Kaigalil Kadhalan AnivadhilIsn’t there a reason in the lover’s act of placing it on his beloved’s hands?
Karanam UndallavooIsn’t there a reason in the lover’s act of placing it on his beloved’s hands?
Oru Pakkam Parthal Mugam Mattum KattumIf you look from just one side, you’ll only see her face,
Azhagu Minnum Kannamher beautiful, shining cheek.
Oru Pakkam Parthal Mugam Mattum KattumIf you look from just one side, you’ll only see her face,
Azhagu Minnum Kannamher beautiful, shining cheek.
Iru Pakkam Parthal Uruvathai KattumIf you look from both sides, you’ll see her complete form,
Ilaiya Mangai Vannamthe vibrant beauty of this young maiden.
Iru Pakkam Parthal Uruvathai KattumIf you look from both sides, you’ll see her complete form,
Ilaiya Mangai Vannamthe vibrant beauty of this young maiden.
Kannukku Kanne KanicholaiYou’re the apple of my eye, a delightful orchard,
Pennukku Neeye Thamizh Solaiand for a woman, you’re a rich Tamil garden.
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha HaHa ha ha ha ha ha ha.
Modhiram Pottadhu Pol Oru NadagamIsn’t there a drama in love, like the wearing of a ring?
Kadhalil UndallavooIsn’t there a drama in love, like the wearing of a ring?
Kadhali Kaigalil Kadhalan AnivadhilIsn’t there a reason in the lover’s act of placing it on his beloved’s hands?
Karanam UndallavooIsn’t there a reason in the lover’s act of placing it on his beloved’s hands?
Iravin Kadhaiyai Kalaiyil SolvadhuThe story of the night is always told in the morning,
Idhazhil Thondrum Chinnamby the tender mark that appears on her lips.
Iravin Kadhaiyai Kalaiyil SolvadhuThe story of the night is always told in the morning,
Idhazhil Thondrum Chinnamby the tender mark that appears on her lips.
Uravin Mudivai Oorukku SolvadhuThe conclusion of their bond is often told to the village,
Udalil Thondrum Vannamby the changes that appear on her body.
Uravin Mudivai Oorukku SolvadhuThe conclusion of their bond is often told to the village,
Udalil Thondrum Vannamby the changes that appear on her body.
Ponmani Chinnam Kai ViralilA golden jewel’s mark is on her finger,
Kanmani Vannam Un Arugiland the glow of my darling is always by your side.
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha HaHa ha ha ha ha ha ha.
Modhiram Pottadhu Pol Oru NadagamIsn’t there a drama in love, like the wearing of a ring?
Kadhalil UndallavooIsn’t there a drama in love, like the wearing of a ring?
Kadhali Kaigalil Kadhalan AnivadhilIsn’t there a reason in the lover’s act of placing it on his beloved’s hands?
Karanam UndallavooIsn’t there a reason in the lover’s act of placing it on his beloved’s hands?
Modhiram Pottadhu Pol Oru NadagamIsn’t there a drama in love, like the wearing of a ring?
Kadhalil UndallavooIsn’t there a drama in love, like the wearing of a ring?
Kadhali Kaigalil Kadhalan AnivadhilIsn’t there a reason in the lover’s act of placing it on his beloved’s hands?
Karanam UndallavooIsn’t there a reason in the lover’s act of placing it on his beloved’s hands?
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Mothiram Pottathu Poloru Music Video
S. Janaki’s voice highlights how physical symbols become private declarations of love. The “Mothiram Pottathu Poloru” lyrics meaning details a relationship’s progression from a ring to shared intimacy and commitment. The song connects these symbols to deeper emotional truths.