P. Susheela’s vocal performance in ‘Tenali Raman’ captures South India’s cultural richness. Lyricist Kannadasan and composer Vishwanathan Ramamoorthy craft an anthem where stone sculptures symbolize regional pride.
Thennavan Thaai Naattu
P. Susheela • From “Tenali Raman”
Thennavan Thaai Naattu Lyrics Meaning P. Susheela | Tenali Raman
Kannadasan lists Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, and Tulu as unified languages. The line ‘their walk, dress, and form appear as one’ stresses shared identity over differences.
Thennavan Thaai Nattu SingaaramaeYou’re the splendor of the southern ruler’s motherland.
Thennavan Thaai Nattu SingaaramaeYou’re the splendor of the southern ruler’s motherland.
Inghu Sirppangal Paadum SangeedhameYou’re the music that the sculptures sing here.
Thennavan Thaai Nattu SingaaramaeYou’re the splendor of the southern ruler’s motherland.
Inghu Sirppangal Paadum SangeedhameYou’re the music that the sculptures sing here.
Thennavan Thaai Nattu SingaaramaeYou’re the splendor of the southern ruler’s motherland.
Inghu Sirppangal Paadum SangeedhameYou’re the music that the sculptures sing here.
Thennavan Thaai Nattu SingaaramaeYou’re the splendor of the southern ruler’s motherland.
Annangal Uravaadum AnisolaiyumThese are beautiful groves where swans mingle together.
Annangal Uravaadum AnisolaiyumThese are beautiful groves where swans mingle together.
Aruginil Vilaiyaadum Ezhil YaavumaeAll the beauty that plays nearby belongs to you.
Thennavan Thaai Nattu SingaaramaeYou’re the splendor of the southern ruler’s motherland.
Inghu Sirppangal Paadum SangeedhameYou’re the music that the sculptures sing here.
Thennavan Thaai Nattu SingaaramaeYou’re the splendor of the southern ruler’s motherland.
Kadal Meedhu Asaindhaadum Alai NadagamThe drama of waves is swaying upon the sea.
Engal Kalaimadhar Kaar Koondhal Tharum YaasagamThey’re like a gift from the dark tresses of our ‘goddess of arts’.
Kadal Meedhu Asaindhaadum Alai NadagamThe drama of waves is swaying upon the sea.
Engal Kalaimadhar Kaar Koondhal Tharum YaasagamThey’re like a gift from the dark tresses of our ‘goddess of arts’.
Kalam Sendra Manavaalan Kadhai Sollum MaadhuWhere else can a woman tell the story of her husband at war?
Kalam Sendra Manavaalan Kadhai Sollum MaadhuWhere else can a woman tell the story of her husband at war?
Indhiya Naadandri Ver Engum YedhuWhere else but in the land of India can this be found?
Indhiya Naadandri Ver Engum YedhuWhere else but in the land of India can this be found?
Thennavan Thaai Nattu SingaaramaeYou’re the splendor of the southern ruler’s motherland.
Kannada Senthamizh Thulu MalaiyaalamKannada, pure Tamil, Tulu, and Malayalam.
Kannada Senthamizh Thulu MalaiyaalamKannada, pure Tamil, Tulu, and Malayalam.
Aandhiram Ennum Aivagai NaaduAlong with Andhra, these five regions make up the land.
Aandhiram Ennum Aivagai NaaduAlong with Andhra, these five regions make up the land.
Maandhargal Yaavarum OorinamaagumAll of these people belong to a single race.
Maandhargal Yaavarum OorinamaagumAll of these people belong to a single race.
Nadai Udai Pavai Ondrena KaanumTheir walk, dress, and appearance look like one.
Nadai Udai Pavai Ondrena KaanumTheir walk, dress, and appearance look like one.
Thennavan Thaai Nattu SingaaramaeYou’re the splendor of the southern ruler’s motherland.
Inghu Sirppangal Paadum SangeedhameYou’re the music that the sculptures sing here.
Thennavan Thaai Nattu SingaaramaeYou’re the splendor of the southern ruler’s motherland.
Thennavan Thaai Naattu Music Video
The ‘Thennavan Thaai Naattu’ lyrics in English demonstrate how cultural geography shapes collective heritage. Vishwanathan Ramamoorthy’s arrangement elevates this vision of harmony.