Poomalai Pottu Lyrics English Meaning — Thanga Padhumai | A. G. Rathnamala | S. C. Krishnan

S. C. Krishnan and A. G. Rathnamala bring a vibrant conversation to “Poomalai Pottu” from “Thanga Padhumai.” Lyricist Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram and composers Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy set a scene of playful desperation. A hopeful bride awaits her groom.

Poomalai Pottu Lyrics English Meaning — Thanga Padhumai | A. G. Rathnamala | S. C. Krishnan

Poomalai Pottu

A. G. Rathnamala | S. C. Krishnan • From “Thanga Padhumai”

Lyricist
Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram
Composer
Vishwanathan, Ramamoorthy

Poomalai Pottu Lyrics Translation – Thanga Padhumai Soundtrack

The woman claims a “kaamaalai” (jaundice) sickness. This ailment serves as a metaphor for her distress. She declares, “Before my beloved, who garlanded me and left, returns, my jaundice has set in, O healer!” She even offers to sell her mother-in-law’s belongings for a cure.

Poomalai Pottu Pona Mama VaruvadharkkulBefore my beloved, who garlanded me and left, returns.
Kamalai Vandhadhaiya VaithiyareMy jaundice has set in, O healer!
Ahan AppadiyaOh, is that so?
Poomalai Pottu Pona Mama VaruvadharkkulBefore my beloved, who garlanded me and left, returns.
Kamalai Vandhadhaiya VaithiyareMy jaundice has set in, O healer!
Han AppuramHmm, what then?
Mamiyar Vaithu Pona Samanai Vithu TharenI will sell the belongings my mother-in-law left behind,
Marundhedhum Podumaiya VaithiyarePlease give me some medicine, O healer!
Mamiyar Vaithu Pona Samanai Vithu TharenI will sell the belongings my mother-in-law left behind,
Marundhedhum Podumaiya VaithiyarePlease give me some medicine, O healer!
PodurenI will apply it.
Kannai Izhandhavale Kattazhagu Pen MayileO beautiful peacock, you who have lost your sight!
Kannai Izhandhavale Kattazhagu Pen MayileO beautiful peacock, you who have lost your sight!
Indha Kai Kanda MarundhaiThis medicine, known to my hands,
En Kai Kondu PoosinalIf applied by my hands,
Indha Kai Kanda MarundhaiThis medicine, known to my hands,
En Kai Kondu PoosinalIf applied by my hands,
Kann Kanda Gunam PeralamYou will obtain a visible cure.

Poomalai Pottu Music Video

This comedic scenario reveals a woman’s deep longing. Her exaggerated plea shows her readiness for her beloved’s return. This “Poomalai Pottu” lyrics translation highlights how humor addresses a universal desire for connection.