Trichy Loganathan and A. P. Komala perform ‘Naalum Nalla’ in *Mathar Kula Manickam*. Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass crafts playful Tamil lyrics, while S. Rajeswara Rao’s composition mirrors the teasing dynamic between a newlywed couple.

Naalum Nalla
A. P. Komala | Trichy Loganathan • From “Mathar Kula Manickam”
Naalum Nalla Lyrics Meaning A. P. Komala | Trichy Loganathan | Mathar Kula Manickam
The husband repeatedly insists, ‘Today’s a good day,’ seeking intimacy. The wife responds with humor, asking, ‘Even after becoming husband and wife, can’t this situation change?’ Her lines emphasize patience and modesty as cultural virtues.
Naalum Nalla Naalu IndruToday’s a good day.
Namakku Thagundha NaaluIt’s a day that’s perfect for us.
Naalum Nalla Naalu IndruToday’s a good day.
Namakku Thagundha NaaluIt’s a day that’s perfect for us.
Rendu Perum Thaanae JooruThe two of us are a perfect pair.
Ingae Yaarum Illai PaaruLook, there’s no one else here.
Naalum Nalla Naalu IndruToday’s a good day.
Namakku Thagundha NaaluIt’s a day that’s perfect for us.
Yegaandha SolaiyilaeIn this lonely grove,
Idaiyilae Oru Vaelithere’s a fence in between us.
En Maaman Enai KandaalIf my ‘maaman’ (husband) sees me,
Seeruvadhae Joligetting angry is just his way.
En Maaman Enai KandaalIf my ‘maaman’ (husband) sees me,
Seeruvadhae Joligetting angry is just his way.
Naalum Nalla Naalu IndruToday’s a good day.
Namakku Thagundha NaaluIt’s a day that’s perfect for us.
Podhum Podhum NeengaThat’s enough, that’s enough from you.
Konjam Porumaiyoda VaangaPlease come to me with a little patience.
Poravaangha Yaarum KaettaIf anyone passing by hears us,
Kaeli Pannuvanghathey’ll start to tease us.
Purushan Manaiviyaana PiragumEven after becoming husband and wife,
Nilaimai Maaralaamawhy should our situation change?
Purushan Manaiviyaana PiragumEven after becoming husband and wife,
Nilaimai Maaralaamawhy should our situation change?
Urimaiyaana Kaeni JalathaiWould the water from a well we own,
Vellam Kondupomaever be carried away by a flood?
Vellam KondupomaWould a flood ever carry it away?
Vedhaandham Pesidava Kalyaanam AachuDid we get married just to discuss philosophy?
Vilaiyattu Pennai Pola Pesuvadha PaechuAre you talking like a playful little girl?
I Love You My DarlingI love you, my darling.
I Love YouI love you.
Acham Madam Naanam AdhuFear, modesty, and shyness,
Avasiyam Venumthose virtues are essential.
Penn Alatchiyama NinaichaaIf a woman treats them with indifference,
Adhu Aangalukkae Eenamit’s actually a disgrace to men.
Adhu Aangalukkae EenamIt’s a disgrace to men.
Thirumughathai Oru MughamaaTurn your beautiful face,
Thiruppi Konjam Kattuand show it to me for a moment.
Maraimughamaai PakkuraaneHe’s looking at me with a secret gaze.
Manmadhanai OttuDrive ‘Manmadhan’ (the god of love) away.
Maraimughamaai PakkuraaneHe’s looking at me with such a secret gaze.
Manmadhanai OttuDrive ‘Manmadhan’ (the god of love) away.
Thandhirathaal ThengaayumWill a coconut fall from a tree
Vilundhidumaa Maamaajust by using tricks, ‘maaman’ (husband)?
Mandhirathaal MaangaaiA mango will fall
Vilundhidum Sari Vaamaathrough a ‘mantra’ (magic spell), so come on.
Vilundhidum Sari VaamaaIt’ll fall, so come on.
Naalum Nalla Naalu IndruToday’s a good day.
Namakku Thagundha NaaluIt’s a day that’s perfect for us.
Rendu Perum Thaanae JooruThe two of us are a perfect pair.
Ingae Yaarum Illai PaaruLook, there’s no one else here.
Naalum Nalla Naalu IndruToday’s a good day.
Namakku Thagundha NaaluIt’s a day that’s perfect for us.
Naalum Nalla Music Video
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass balances humor and tradition in this duet. The ‘Naalum Nalla’ lyrics translation reveals a couple negotiating affection and cultural expectations through witty exchanges.