K. K. Nishad and Sruthy Sivadas bring warmth to ‘Thenthulli,’ a track from the album ‘Kotthu.’ B. K. Harinarayanan writes the lyrics, while Kailas arranges the melody. The song mixes poetic language with a heartfelt tune.
Thenthulli
K. K. Nishad | Sruthy Sivadas • From “Kotthu”
Kotthu’s Thenthulli Malayalam Lyrics English Translation
The poet describes love as a ‘drop of honey’ and ‘night jasmine whispering to the moonlight.’ Sruthy Sivadas sings with a voice that carries the weight of unspoken emotions, blending seamlessly with the gentle rhythm. The imagery of blooming seasons and fragrant breezes fills every line.
Then Thulli PoleLike a drop of honey,
Nee Pozhiyum VaakkiloIn the words you shower,
Njan Kandu LokhamI’ve seen the world,
Kann Niraye KauthukamWith eyes full of wonder.
Mukal Chithramaayi NeeLike a painting on high,
En Manassin VaathililAt the threshold of my mind,
Churul Neerthi NinnuYou stood unrolling your grace,
Pinnengo Maanju PoyiThen vanished somewhere behind.
Dhinamoro KinaavaageLike a dream every day,
Thedi Nin MukhamI’ve searched for your face.
Raa Mulla MelleThe night jasmine softly,
Vaar Nilavin KaathilaayiInto the ear of the moonlight,
Othum SwakaaryamWhispers a private secret,
Ven Pakalin PookkalaayiAs the flowers of the bright day.
Malar Kaalame NeeYou, the season of blooms,
Veretho ShakhakalFrom some other branches,
Marannodi VannuCame running, forgetting all,
Ee Venal ChillayilTo this parched summer bough.
Ida Nenjaage ThoovunnuIt sprinkles throughout my heart,
Eeran Thoo ManamA moist and pure fragrance.
Perariyaathetho MohamA nameless, yearning desire,
Thalodi Varunnu Nilaavu PolakameComes caressing like moonlight within.
Kaanuvathil Ellaam EllaamIn everything that I behold,
Apoorvamaam AzhakaayiAs a rare and exquisite beauty.
EenathinullilDeep within the melody,
Vaakkenna PoleyJust like a spoken word,
Jeevantey PaattilIn the song of my life,
Alinju Niranju NeeYou’ve dissolved and filled it all.
Oro Nokkinidivaar MinnalEvery glance is a bolt of lightning,
Thodunnenne VallaatheyThat touches me so intensely,
Pidanjonnu PollunneQuivering and burning deep,
Arinjeele NeeDidn’t you ever know?
Then Thulli PoleLike a sweet drop of honey,
Nee Pozhiyum VaakkiloIn the words that you pour out,
Njan Kandu LokhamI’ve witnessed the world,
Kann Niraye KouthukamWith eyes brimming with awe.
Njan Urukum ThaazhvaarathilIn the valley where I melt,
Kedaatherinja Vichaara VenthiriyeOh unquenched candle of my thoughts,
Paathirakal Maayum NeramWhen the midnight hours fade,
Maranju PokarutheyPlease don’t disappear.
Poovinte KannilIn the eye of a flower,
Sooryaamshu PoleyJust like a ray of sunlight,
Ennennum EnnilForever and ever within me,
Thelinju NinnidumoWill you remain shining bright?
Oro Naalu Kozhiyum NeramAs every day petals fall away,
Marannenne Njan ThanneyI even forget who I am,
Midippaake NeeyaayeYou’ve become my every heartbeat,
Arinjeele NeeDidn’t you ever know?
Raa Mulla MelleThe night jasmine softly,
Vaar Nilavin KaathilaayiIn the ear of the moonlight,
Othum SwakaaryamWhispers a gentle secret,
Ven Pakalin PookkalaayiAs the flowers of the morning.
Malar Kaalame NeeYou, the flowering season,
Veretho ShakhakalFrom some distant branches,
Marannodi VannuCame rushing and forgot the rest,
Ee Venal ChillayilTo this summer branch.
Ida Nenjaage ThoovunnuIt drizzles across my heart,
Eeran Thoo ManamA scent, damp and pure.
Thenthulli Music Video
‘Thenthulli’ lyrics are about an endless search for love and beauty. K. K. Nishad and Sruthy Sivadas star in this Malayalam song from ‘Kotthu.’