Seerkazhi Govindarajan and S. Janaki deliver playful chemistry in ‘Anbu Magan.’ Lyricist Kavi Rajagopal and composer T. Chalapathi Rao craft a lovers’ quarrel with rhythmic banter. The exchange balances teasing accusations with tender affection.
Oh Mappillai Machchan
S. Janaki | Seerkazhi Govindarajan • From “Anbu Magan”
Anbu Magan’s Oh Mappillai Machchan Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
S. Janaki questions Seerkazhi Govindarajan’s loyalty, declaring she ‘won’t bloom for another man.’ He counters her doubts, admitting his teasing was insincere. Their argument dissolves into mutual reassurance through precise Tamil wordplay.
O Maappillai MachaanOh, my dear cousin and groom.
O Mappillai Machaan Maappillai MachaanOh, my dear cousin, my intended groom.
Manasa Unakku Edhukku VachaanWhy did God give you a heart?
O Mappillai Machaan Maappillai MachaanOh, my dear cousin, my intended groom.
Manasa Unakku Edhukku VachaanWhy did God give you a heart?
Vayasu Ponnu PinnaleA young girl is right behind you,
Vaaduthu Paar KannaleLook how she wilts; see it with your own eyes.
Vayasu Ponnu PinnaleA young girl is right behind you,
Vaaduthu Paar KannaleLook how she wilts; see it with your own eyes.
Adiyaei Pombala Thanga Pombala ThangamHey, you golden woman, my precious gold.
Porukki Edutha Azhagu RangamYou’re a rare beauty, hand-picked just for me.
Aei Pombala Thanga Pombala ThangamHey, you golden woman, my precious gold.
Porukki Edutha Azhagu RangamYou’re a rare beauty, hand-picked just for me.
Purinjukiten Un SollaleI’ve understood you through your words.
On Pokku Onnum NallaleYour behavior isn’t good at all.
Aei Pombala Thanga Pombala ThangamHey, you golden woman, my precious gold.
Edhukku Inthe Kobam MachaaanWhy this sudden anger, my dear?
Ennaiyum Unnaiyum Yaen PadachaanWhy were you and I even created?
Ahaa Ahaa AhaaAha, aha, aha.
Edhukku Inthe Kobam MachaaanWhy this sudden anger, my dear?
Ennaiyum Unnaiyum Yaen PadachaanWhy were you and I even created?
Indha Kani Indha KaniThis fruit, this fruit,
Indha Kani Inippu Thani Manasu VachaThis fruit is uniquely sweet if you set your mind to it.
Manmele Naam Vaazhnthidalaam AnbaaleWe can live together on this earth with love.
O Maappillai Machaan Mappillai MachaanOh, my dear cousin, my intended groom.
Enakku Ponnu Irukku OnnuI already have a girl of my own.
Inikka Inikka Pazhagum KannuHer eyes are so sweet when she moves them.
Enakku Ponnu Irukku OnnuI already have a girl of my own.
Inikka Inikka Pazhagum KannuHer eyes are so sweet when she moves them.
SengkarumbuShe’s like red sugarcane.
AhaaAha.
Ava SirippuAnd her laughter.
OhooOho.
Sengkarumbu Ava SirippuShe’s like red sugarcane, and her laughter is joy.
Kannu Rendum MathaappuHer two eyes sparkle like firecrackers.
Ponnu Paarkka RojappuTo look at, the girl is a lovely rose.
Aei Pombala Thanga Pombala ThangamHey, you golden woman, my precious gold.
Manasil Unna Nenacha PinneAfter I’ve fixed you in my mind,
Manakka Maaten Innoru AanaI won’t bloom for another man.
Manasil Unna Nenacha PinneAfter I’ve fixed you in my mind,
Manakka Maaten Innoru AanaI won’t bloom for another man.
Innoru Pennai KandaleIf you look at another woman,
Naan Irukka Maaten ManmeleI won’t stay alive on this earth.
Edhukku Indha Varutham KanneWhy this sadness, my dear?
Enakkau Thaguntha Azhagu PonneYou’re the beautiful girl meant for me.
Edhukku Indha Varutham KanneWhy this sadness, my dear?
Enakkau Thaguntha Azhagu PonneYou’re the beautiful girl meant for me.
Unakku Chumma SonnendiI only said it to tease you.
En Ullam Elaam NeenthaandiMy heart is filled only with you.
Aei Pombala Thanga Pombala ThangamHey, you golden woman, my precious gold.
Aavaniyilae Mana UravuOur wedding will happen in the month of Aavani.
Ho Ho Ho Ho OoooHo ho ho ho, oooo.
Annaike Namma Mudhal IravuThat same day will be our first night.
Aavaniyile Mana UravuOur wedding will happen in the month of Aavani.
Annaike Namma Mudhal IravuThat same day will be our first night.
Vaazhvil Ini KondaattamLife will be a celebration from now on.
Magan Pirappan KundaatumA son will be born amidst our joy.
Vaazhvil Ini KondaattamLife will be a celebration from now on.
Magan Pirappan KundaatumA son will be born amidst our joy.
Vaazhvil Ini KondaattamLife will be a celebration from now on.
Magan Pirappan KundaatumA son will be born amidst our joy.
Vaazhvil Ini KondaattamLife will be a celebration from now on.
Magan Pirappan KundaatumA son will be born amidst our joy.
Oh Mappillai Machchan Music Video
A joyful commitment to shared futures resolves the tension. Kavi Rajagopal’s lyrics translation for ‘Oh Mappillai Machchan’ pairs romantic testing with marital certainty. The duet captures Tamil cinema’s tradition of conversational romance.