“Chennai Ponnu” is a lively Tamil song by Nihal Sadiq. Its lyrics and translation express feelings of instant attraction and infatuation. The song tells the story of a young man suddenly and intensely impressed by a woman from Chennai. Nihal Sadiq’s lyrics capture the rush of emotions that come with being drawn to someone’s charm. The upbeat music by Ribin Richard emphasizes this lighthearted feeling of being smitten. The song features performances by Keyin Sunny and Meenakshi Dinesh. It is directed by Suhail Backer, who shows the beginning of an office romance.
| Title | Chennai Ponnu |
| Singers | Nihal Sadiq |
| Lyricist | Nihal Sadiq |
| Composer | Ribin Richard |
In “Chennai Ponnu,” Nihal Sadiq tells a love-at-first-sight story set in an office. A man quickly becomes attracted to a woman. Sadiq’s lyrics, throughout the translation, explain how intense this initial attraction is and how eager the man is to connect with her.
Nihal Sadiq’s Chennai Ponnu Lyrics Translation (in English)
Kaanchi Pona Life’u La, Cyclone Ah Pola Thaakura
Striking my barren life like a cyclone
Set’u Saree Suththi Vantha Chennai Ponnu
O Chennai girl, wrapped in graceful set-saree
Peru Nanum Kekala Oru Varthаi Kuda Pesala,
no names were exchanged, and no words were uttered
Sirichikitu Silaiyа Pola Nanum Ninnen,
I stood still, smiling, as solid as stone
Adiyae Rathiyae, Azhagin Silaiyae
O beauty, a glimpse of elegance,
Manathil Thavikum Nee Enga Pora Di
You’re the fire that ignites my soul; where are you heading?
Adiyae Rathiyae, Azhagin Silaiyae
O beauty, a glimpse of elegance,
Manathil Thavikum, Nee En Heart’u Beat Adi
You’re the fire that ignites my soul; you’re the rhythm of my heart.
Adiyae Raasathi Enna Nee Paakaama
Engayo Pora Pora Pora Di
Hey princess, why pass by without sparing me a glance?
Maangaa Pulikum, Manasa Pudikum
The mangoes turn sour, yet it’s you I always adore
Kanavae Enikum, Nee En Vaadi Pulla
dreams of you taste so sweet to come closer, my heart’s beat
Babe Unna Paarkum, Paarva Erikum
babe, when I see you, my gaze begins to glow
Ullukulla Kaadhal, Yenda Alai Adikka
Why does love awaken so profoundly within me?
Adiyae Rathiyae Azhagin Silaiyae
O beauty, a glimpse of elegance,
Manathil Thavikum Nee Enga Pora Di
You’re the fire that ignites my soul; where are you heading?
Adiyae Rathiyae Azhagin Silaiyae
O beauty, a glimpse of elegance,
Manathil Thavikum Nee En Heart’u Beat Adi
You’re the fire that ignites my soul; you’re the rhythm of my heart.
Adiyae Rasathi Enna Nee Pаkаmа,
Hey princess, why pass by?
Engаyo Pora Porа Pora Di,
without sparing me a glance?
Ada Vare Vare Vare Pulla Maman Pulla
I’m coming for you, my charming angel
Unnaketha Maari Naanum Life’ah Maathikuven
ready to shape my life to match your dreams
Adiyae Rathiyаe Azhagin Silaiyae,
O beauty, a glimpse of elegance,
Manathil Thavikum Nee Enga Pora Di,
You’re the fire that ignites my soul; where are you heading?
Adiyae Raasathi Enna Nee Paakaama
Hey princess, why pass by?
Engayo Pora Pora Pora Di
without sparing me a glance?
Adiyae
Hey, girl!
Chennai Ponnu Music Video
You can watch the Tamil music video for “Chennai Ponnu.” The video, directed by Suhail Backer, effectively shows the sparks and growth of romantic feelings through the performances of Keyin Sunny and Meenakshi Dinesh, who play coworkers finding love at work.