Vanthaanga Mappillai Lyrics Meaning | Srivalli | Chorus | P. Susheela
P. Susheela’s sharp vocals energize ‘Vanthaanga Mappillai’ from the album ‘Srivalli.’ Lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass and composer G. Ramanathan craft a satirical folk dismissal of boastful suitors. The track balances taunting melodies with comedic confidence.
Vanthaanga Mappillai
Chorus | P. Susheela • From “Srivalli”
Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Composer
G. Ramanathan
Vanthaanga Mappillai Lyrics Meaning Chorus | P. Susheela | Srivalli
Kurathi Vanji compares arriving grooms to monkeys scrambling for unreachable fruit. She rejects suitors who ‘fool the whole town’ despite lacking substance. The critique targets deception through empty posturing.
Ettadha Kani Melae Kottavi VittaanaamHe gaped at fruit that hung too high to reach
Mudavan Kittadha Thaen MelaeThe cripple craved the honey high above
Vattaram PottaanaamAnd circled ’round it, staking out his claim
Adhai PolaeJust like that
Vandhaanga Maappillainga Vaanaram PolaThese grooms arrived like a monkey troop
Kurathi Vanji Pennaye Mayakki Maalaiya PodaTo charm this gypsy girl and win her hand
Vandhaanga Maappillainga Vaanaram PolaThese grooms arrived like a monkey troop
Kurathi Vanji Pennaye Mayakki Maalaiya PodaTo charm this gypsy girl and win her hand
Vandhaanga MaappillaingaHere come the grooms
Vaayadi Veeran Valainji OdavaeThe loudmouth warrior bent and ran away
Vayadhu Sendra Kizham Thallattam PodavaeWhile grandpa wobbled, weak upon his legs
Varattu Pavalan Vaayaiyum MoodavaeThe barren poet clamped his mouth shut tight
Mariyaadhai Izhandhaarae Veen MadhiyaaleThey lost their honor through their foolish pride
Vandhaanga Maappillainga Vaanaram PolaThese grooms arrived like a monkey troop
Kurathi Vanji Pennaye Mayakki Maalaiya PodaTo charm this gypsy girl and win her hand
Vandhaanga MaappillaingaHere come the grooms
Kanne Illadhavan Kaatchiyai PaakkuraanThe blind man stares intently at the scene
Kaadhe Illadhavan Kanathai KetkkuraanThe deaf man strains to hear the melody
Onnumae Illadhavan Ooraiyae YeikkuraanThe pauper scams the town with empty hands
Udhavaadha Aan Ellaam Yen Valai VeesuraanWhy do these useless men cast nets at me?
Pennalae Veeram Pongum NaatilaeIn this land where women surge with valor’s fire
Puriyamal Ariyaamal AasaiyinaalaeThey act on impulse, fueled by blind desire
Vandhaanga Maappillainga Vaanaram PolaThese grooms arrived like a monkey troop
Kurathi Vanji Pennaye Mayakki Maalaiya PodaTo charm this gypsy girl and win her hand
Female discernment anchors the ‘Vanthaanga Mappillai’ lyrics translation, valuing character over empty boasts. G. Ramanathan’s arrangement underscores this folk celebration of independent choice. The ‘Srivalli’ album frames cultural commentary in rhythmic wit.
