The ‘Kozhipannai Chelladurai’ album features Anand Aravindakshan and Saindhavi expressing deep sorrow in ‘Ponnana Pottapulla.’ Lyricist Vairamuthu and composer N.R. Raghunanthan frame a brother’s grief over his sister leaving home. Their Tamil folk arrangement mirrors the emptiness described.
Released: September 11, 2024
Ponnana Pottapulla
N.R. Raghunanthan | Vairamuthu • From “Kozhipannai Chelladurai”
Ponnana Pottapulla Lyrics Translation N.R. Raghunanthan | Vairamuthu | Kozhipannai Chelladurai
Vairamuthu writes the brother comparing their bond to two unbreakable ropes in ‘Bandham Oru Kayiru.’ Saindhavi’s character later reflects how her sibling served as both parents. The lyrics mention silent house lizards and absent crows to show isolation.
Hoo Oo Oo Hoo Oo OooHoo Oo Oo… Hoo Oo Ooo…
Hoo Oo Oo Hoo Oo OooHoo Oo Oo… Hoo Oo Ooo…
Ponnana PottapullaMy golden, precious sister,
Pothi Pothi Valatha PullaThe girl I raised with such careful protection,
Oora Vitu Pogaiyila Usur MuttutheAs you leave the village, my life feels like it’s stopping.
Kan Mulucha Naal MuthalaFrom the day you first opened your eyes,
Kan Ethukka Iruntha PullaYou were the one always right before me.
Kanna Vittu Pogaiyila Kanneer MuttutheAs you leave my sight, the tears won’t stop welling up.
Keechu Kozhi Unna ThaviraExcept for you, my little ‘chirping bird’,
Pechu Thunai Yaarum IllaI’ve got no one else for company or conversation.
Veetukulla VeruchodutheThe house feels completely deserted now.
Ini Thankachi Ennaiki VaruvaWhen will my sister ever return to me?
Oru Thagaval TheriyalaI haven’t heard any news at all.
Nalla Sagunam Keka PonaWhen I went to look for a good omen,
Entha Balliyum PesalaNot even a ‘house lizard’ made a sound to guide me.
Ponnana PottapullaMy golden, precious sister,
Pothi Pothi Valatha PullaThe girl I raised with such careful protection,
Oora Vitu Pogaiyila Usur MuttutheAs you leave the village, my life feels like it’s stopping.
Kan Mulucha Naal MuthalaFrom the day you first opened your eyes,
Kan Ethukka Iruntha PullaYou were the one always right before me.
Kanna Vittu Pogaiyila Kanneer MuttutheAs you leave my sight, the tears won’t stop welling up.
Oh Thagapana NenachathillaiI didn’t just think of you as a father,
Thaai Anbu InichathillaiAnd a mother’s love never felt this sweet.
Thaayoda Thagapanuma Nee Than EnnaiYou’ve been both a mother and a father to me.
Ee Erumbu Kadikaama Eera Kaathu AdikaamaWithout letting a fly or ant bite me, or the damp wind touch me,
Ithachakkil Potha Valatha Nee Than EnnaYou’re the one who raised me, keeping me tucked away in comfort.
Ipa Namba Polapu Enna Kadhi AachuNow, what has become of our lives?
Thaniyila Nenanjen Ninda Uppu Kal AachuI’m soaked in loneliness, standing still like a pillar of salt.
Nee Undaayo Ungalayo Onnum ThonalaI don’t know if you’ve eaten or how you’re doing.
Ketka Nammooru Kaakaayum Onum KaangalaEven the village crows aren’t around for me to ask.
Ponnana PottapullaMy golden, precious sister,
Pothi Pothi Valatha PullaThe girl I raised with such careful protection,
Oora Vitu Pogaiyila Usur MuttutheAs you leave the village, my life feels like it’s stopping.
Kan Mulucha Naal MuthalaFrom the day you first opened your eyes,
Kan Ethukka Iruntha PullaYou were the one always right before me.
Kanna Vittu Pogaiyila Kanneer MuttutheAs you leave my sight, the tears won’t stop welling up.
Kozhusoli Pogaiyila Kola Saami PogirucheWhen the sound of your anklets faded, our family deity left too.
Koodathula Maada Kuzhi Irulaa PocheThe little alcove in the hall has turned into a dark void.
Potta Poonai Adupukulla Kutti Pottu PaduthurucheThe mother cat has given birth and settled inside the cold stove.
Pacha Arisi Neram Maari Ella PocheEverything’s changed with time, and all the life has gone.
Bandham Oru KayiruKinship is a rope,
Paasam Oru KayiruAnd affection is a rope.
Rendu Kayiru IrukaWith these two ropes binding us together,
Idhu Pogatho UsuruHow can my life just go on without you?
Nan Ooru Vittu Ooru VanthuI’ll travel from one town to another.
Unna Kaanum MunneBefore I finally see you again,
En Kanneeru Aaraaga Unna TheendumeMy tears will reach out and touch you like a river.
Un Ponnana PonnumaniI’m your golden, precious jewel,
Pothi Pothi Valartha KaniThe fruit you raised with such careful protection.
Oora Vitu Pogaiyila Usur MuttutheAs I leave the village, my life feels like it’s stopping.
Kan Mulucha Naal MuthalaFrom the day I first opened my eyes,
Kan Ethire Iruntha PorapuI’ve lived my entire life right before you.
Kanna Vittu Pogaiyila Kanneer MuttutheAs I leave your sight, the tears won’t stop welling up.
Keechu Kozhi Unna ThaviraExcept for you, my little ‘chirping bird’…
Keechu Kozhi Unna ThaviraExcept for you, my little ‘chirping bird’,
Pechu Thunai Yaarum IllaI’ve got no one else for company or conversation.
Veetukulla VeruchodutheThe house feels completely deserted now.
En Annan Ennaiki VaruvaanoWhen will my brother ever come to see me?
Oru Thagaval TheriyalaI haven’t heard any news at all.
Naan Vakka Patta OorukullaIn this town where I’ve been sent to live,
Endha Dhesaiyum PuriyalaI don’t even know which way is which.
Ponnana Pottapulla Music Video
Sibling bonds strained by distance form the core message. Tamil lyrics translation for ‘Ponnana Pottapulla’ details how physical separation amplifies protective love. N.R. Raghunanthan’s melody underscores the lingering absence after departure.