Shankar Mahadevan sings on the song Onnaam Kunninmel from the album Magic Mushrooms, featuring Vishnu Unnikrishnan. Lyricist Santhosh Varma writes alongside B.K. Harinarayanan, Rajeev Alungal, Rajeev Govindan, and Yadhu Krishnan R. Composer Nadirshah offers a folk‑infused melody that paints a lively festival scene.
Released: January 18, 2026
Onnaam Kunninmel
Shankar Mahadevan • From “Magic Mushrooms”
Onnaam Kunninmel Lyrics Translation Shankar Mahadevan | Magic Mushrooms
Santhosh Varma describes a girl on the first hill whose gaze shines like a queen, and a boy on the second hill who waits to escort her. He mentions that the entire village watches the budding romance, but the two have never spoken to each other.
Onnam Kunninmel Oruthi Kannale RaniOn the first hill, there’s a girl who’s a queen in her gaze,
Randam Kunnummel Oruthan Konde Nippanneand on the second hill, a young man is waiting to take her away.
Nadakkana Naadin PoorathilAt the town’s ongoing ‘pooram’ festival,
Nadukkithu Kaanaan Poyithey went right into the middle to see the sights.
Kathayithu Naadaake Paadunnathaaro AaroBut who is it that’s singing this story all over town?
Thathara Jam Thaka Thira Thathara NirajumThathara jam thaka thira thathara nirajum,
Thara Thira Thathara Thathara Nirajumthara thira thathara thathara nirajum.
Gari Maga Magaritha CheruthakaludeThese musical notes from the youngsters,
Muthani Mozhiyoare they words as precious as pearls?
Ithu Othiri Niramithoru NunayoOr is this just a very colorful lie?
Haai Onnam Kunninmel Oruthi Kannale RaniHey, on the first hill, there’s a girl who’s a queen in her gaze,
Randam Kunnummel Oruthan Konde Nippanneand on the second hill, a young man is waiting to take her away.
Kaana CheppinullilInside a small treasure box,
Ponnum Thaaliyum Vaangishe’s bought gold and a ‘thaali’ marriage pendant.
Pennal Pande KaathittundanneThe girl has been waiting for so long.
Chekkan Ishtam ChonnalIf the boy just says he’s interested,
Vekkam Velikkaayifor a wedding to happen quickly,
Nere Munpe Nokkittundenneshe’s been looking forward to it all along.
Kuzhalil Melam Shingaari ThaalamThe ‘kuzhal’ pipe’s song and the ‘shingari’ rhythm play on,
Kuravakkarum Porunnoondeand the women are making their ‘kurava’ cheers of joy.
Karakkare ParanjotteLet the whole town know,
Ivar Randalum Innolamthat these two, until this very day,
Thammil Thammil Mindeettillahave never even spoken to each other.
Thathara Dhira Jam Thaka Thira Thathara NirajumThathara dhira jam thaka thira thathara nirajum,
Thara Thira Thathara Thathara Nirajumthara thira thathara thathara nirajum.
Gari Maga Magaritha CheruthakaludeThese musical notes from the youngsters,
Muthani Mozhiyoare they words as precious as pearls?
Ithu Othiri Niramithoru NunayoOr is this just a very colorful lie?
Minnum VelipattuShe needs a shimmering wedding dress,
Nira Chaanthu Meyyarangalsandalwood paste decorations for her skin,
Venam Mulla Panthaland a canopy of fresh jasmine.
Athil Neele Maala ThongalGarlands must be hung all across it,
Naadum Koodi Naattarum Koodiso the town and its people can gather ’round,
Nokki Nokki Nilppaanenneto just stand there and watch them.
Thakil Kottum ThudangunneThe ‘thakil’ drums are starting to beat,
Ivar Randalum Ippozhumbut the two of them, even now,
Veli Panthal Ereettillahaven’t stepped into the wedding canopy.
Thathara Jam Thaka Thira Thathara NirajumThathara jam thaka thira thathara nirajum,
Thara Thira Thathara Thathara Nirajumthara thira thathara thathara nirajum.
Gari Maga Magaritha CheruthakaludeThese musical notes from the youngsters,
Muthani Mozhiyoare they words as precious as pearls?
Ithu Othiri Niramithoru NunayoOr is this just a very colorful lie?
Onnaam Kunninmel Music Video
Onnaam Kunninmel lyrics meaning offers insight into the village’s hopeful gossip about an unspoken love.