Manorama’s theatrical performance in ‘Suryaganthi’ pairs with M.S. Viswanathan’s lively composition. Lyricist Kannadasan shapes a satirical take on youthful infatuation, blending humor with sharp observations.
Theriyadho Nokku
Manorama • From “Suryaganthi”
Theriyadho Nokku Lyrics Meaning Manorama | Suryaganthi
Kannadasan mocks lovers who recreate film scenes publicly, like practicing duets alone. The girl’s temple visit focuses more on spotting her beloved than prayer, shown in lines questioning her true intentions.
Theriyatho Nokku TheriyaathoDon’t you know? Don’t you know?
Chinna Paruvathilae KadhalippathuFalling in love at such a tender age,
Paithiyam Pol Thonumunnu Theriyaathodon’t you know it looks just like madness?
Theriyatho Nokku TheriyaathoDon’t you know? Don’t you know?
Chinna Paruvathilae KadhalippathuFalling in love at such a tender age,
Paithiyam Pol Thonumunnu Theriyaathodon’t you know it looks just like madness?
Avalavaa AathukullaeInside her house,
Aayiram Irukkumthere are a thousand things happening.
Kadhal Aarmbikkum Neram MudhalFrom the very moment love begins,
Naadagam Irukkumthere’s bound to be drama.
Thaanaa Sirippa Ava Thaniyaa NadappaaShe laughs by herself, she walks alone.
Yaedho Ninaippa ChummaaThinking of something random,
Pesindae Iruppashe keeps talking to herself.
Theriyatho Nokku TheriyaathoDon’t you know? Don’t you know?
Chinna Paruvathilae KadhalippathuFalling in love at such a tender age,
Paithiyam Pol Thonumunnu Theriyaathodon’t you know it looks just like madness?
Poojaikaaga PoravapolPretending to go for prayer,
Aambilai Povanthe boy heads out.
Angae Poojai Thedi PommaanattiSeeking prayer there, the girl
Nerathil Varuvaarrives at that very time.
Samiya Kandaala Ava Poojaiya KandaalaDid she see the God? Did she see the ritual?
Samiya Kandaala Ava Poojaiya KandaalaDid she see the God? Did she see the ritual?
Vantha Moorthiya KandaalaDid she see the deity standing there?
Paiyan Moonjiya KandaalaOr did she just see the boy’s face?
Theriyatho Nokku TheriyaathoDon’t you know? Don’t you know?
Chinna Paruvathilae KadhalippathuFalling in love at such a tender age,
Paithiyam Pol Thonumunnu Theriyaathodon’t you know it looks just like madness?
Padatha Paathu Patta PaaduWatching the struggle in the film,
Nadathi Paakkuraanhe tries acting it out.
Cinima Padatha Paathu Patta PaaduWatching the struggle in the cinema,
Nadathi Paakkuraanhe tries acting it out.
Ava Pazhaiya Kaala Duet Paatta Paadi PaakkaraaShe practices singing an old-fashioned duet.
Manamoganaanga Ananga“Oh enchanters, oh love gods,
Vaaduthae Kanavilum En Manammy heart withers even in dreams.”
Tharaiyil UruluraaShe rolls on the floor.
Avan Thalaiyai ThadavuraanHe strokes his head.
Iva Tharaiyil UrularaaShe’s rolling on the floor.
Avan Thalaiyai ThadavuraanHe’s stroking his head.
Araiyil NadappathaiWhat happens inside a room,
Ava Ambalamaakkuraashe makes it a public spectacle.
Theriyatho Nokku TheriyaathoDon’t you know? Don’t you know?
Chinna Paruvathilae KadhalippathuFalling in love at such a tender age,
Paithiyam Pol Thonumunnu Theriyaathodon’t you know it looks just like madness?
Theriyadho Nokku Music Video
Kannadasan’s ‘Theriyadho Nokku’ lyrics translation dissects how young love often blurs privacy and reason, framed by Manorama’s iconic delivery. The song remains a cultural reference for its witty critique.