Punchiri Thanchum, a Malayalam melody by Shankar Mahadevan, glows with tender romance and poetic charm. Its meaning, “a smile’s gentle touch,” captures a lover’s awe at their beloved’s beauty. Lyrics penned by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri weave a tale of sweet devotion, amplified by Deepak Dev’s soothing composition. This gentle tune shines in Bicycle Thieves, guided by Jisjoy’s direction.
| Record | Punchiri Thanchum |
| Record Album | Bicycle Thieves |
| Featured Artist | Shankar Mahadevan |
| Lyric Poet | Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri |
| Music Producer | Deepak Dev |
| Cast | Asif Ali, Aparna Gopinath |
| Release Date | November 18, 2013 |
The translation of Punjiri Thanjum lyrics, performed by Shankar Mahadevan and named Punchiri Thanchum, reveals a lover’s enchantment with their beloved’s radiant smile. Kaithapram’s verses blend soft imagery with heartfelt adoration, evoking a heart’s quiet joy. The chorus line, “Punchiri Thanjum Chundiloro Mal Konchal Kulire,” translates to “On your playful smile lies the gentle chill of a loving whisper.”
Bicycle Thieves Movie’s Punchiri Thanchum Lyrics English (Translation)
Uhum Uhum Uhum
Uhum uhum uhum..
On your playful smile lies the gentle chill of a loving whisper.
Punchiri Thanjum Chundiloro Mal Konchal Kulire
In my dreams, I feel that same sweet coolness.
Kanaviloro Mal Kulire
Until yesterday, I had never heard this honeyed melody.
Innaleyolam Kettilla Njaanee Poonthein Chinth
She is my beloved.
Ival Enikkente Priyankari
Oh, the beloved I will hold close to my heart.
O Nenchil Njan Cherkkum Priyankari
Punchiri Thanjum Chundiloro Mal Konchal Kulire
On your playful smile lies the gentle chill of a loving whisper.
Kanaviloro Mal Kulire
In my dreams, I feel that same sweet coolness.
Innaleyolam Kettilla Njaanee Poonthein Chinth
Until yesterday, I had never heard this honeyed melody.
Ival Enikkente Priyankari
She is my beloved.
Ho Nenchil Njan Cherkkum Priyankari
Oh, the beloved I will hold close to my heart.
Um Um
Uhm uhm..
Pookkalo Pulariyo Pranayachandrikayo
Is she born of flowers, the morning dawn, or the moonlight of love?
Chandanakkaatto Tharakathallo Deva Thamburuvo
Is she a sandalwood breeze, a cluster of stars, or a divine ‘tamburu’ ‘a stringed musical instrument’?
Aarivalkeki Sneha Mukham
Who gave her such a loving face?
Aarivalkeki Priyamozhukum
Who blessed her with this flowing affection?
Veenayil Thulumpumee Jeevasangeetham
This song of life overflows from a ‘veena’ ‘a classical stringed instrument’.
Mounam Manasageetham
Even her silence is a melody to the soul.
Punchiri Thanjum Chundiloro Mal Konchal Kulire
On your playful smile lies the gentle chill of a loving whisper.
Kanaviloro Mal Kulire
In my dreams, I feel that same sweet coolness.
Innaleyolam Kettilla Njaanee Poonthein Chinth
Until yesterday, I had never heard this honeyed melody.
Ival Enikkente Priyankari
She is my beloved.
Ho Nenchil Njan Cherkkum Priyankari
Oh, the beloved I will hold close to my heart.
Um Um
Uhm uhm..
Theeramo Tharangamo Raagasagaramo
Is she the shore, the wave, or an ocean of melodies?
Aathirathennalo Tharakalo
Is she the gentle ‘Aathira’ ‘a soft wind associated with a particular star’ breeze, or the stars themselves?
Idayamuralikayo
Or is she a shepherd’s flute?
Aarenikkeki Ee Madhuram
Who has given me this sweetness?
Aarenikkeki Pon Kanavil
Who has given this to me in my golden dreams?
Vidarumee Poovile Theeramadhuram
It is the endless sweetness of this blooming flower.
Ennum Maayamadhuram
A sweetness that will never fade.
Punchiri Thanjum Chundiloro Mal Konchal Kulire
On your playful smile lies the gentle chill of a loving whisper.
Kanaviloro Mal Kulire
In my dreams, I feel that same sweet coolness.
Innaleyolam Kettilla Njaanee Poonthein Chinth
Until yesterday, I had never heard this honeyed melody.
Ival Enikkente Priyankari
She is my beloved.
O Nenchil Njan Cherkkum Priyankari
Oh, the beloved I will hold close to my heart.
Punjiri Thanjum Music Video
See the Malayalam music video for Punchiri Thanchum linked above. Directed by Jisjoy, it captures the song’s tender romance through Asif Ali and Aparna Gopinath’s heartfelt performances.