Azhakiya Ravanan stars Mammootty, Sreenivasan, and Bhanupriya. Kaithapram’s lyrics and Vidyasagar’s composition set a serene, nostalgic mood. K J Yesudas and Shabnam deliver gentle vocals.
Released: November 9, 2023
Vennila Chandanakkinnam
K J Yesudas | Shabnam • From “Azhakiya Ravanan”
Vennila Chandanakkinnam Lyrics Translation (from “Azhakiya Ravanan”)
K J Yesudas and Shabnam invite scooping moonlight from the sandalwood lake. They describe building a nest with dewy feathers and playing games like hide and seek.
Vennila Chandanakkinnam Punnamada Kaayalil VeeneThe moonlight’s sandalwood bowl has fallen into Punnamada Lake.
Kunjilam Kaiyyil Melle Koriyedukkan VaaCome, let’s gently scoop it up with our tiny hands.
Mundakan Koythu Kazhinju Aattakkili Pokum NeramWhen the ‘Mundakan’ winter harvest ends and the river birds fly away,
Manjani Thooval Kondoru Koodorukkan Vaacome and build a nest using feathers tipped with dew.
Kaali Meyunna Pullaani KaattilIn the ‘Pullaani’ wild woods where the cattle graze,
Kanni Maanga Kadichu Nadakkamwe’ll walk while biting into tender green mangoes.
Kaattin Paadasarangal KilukkamWe’ll make the forest’s anklets jingle,
Kunni Manjaadi Kunnileramand climb up the hill of red ‘Manjaadi’ seeds.
Vennila Chandanakkinnam Punnamada Kaayalil VeeneThe moonlight’s sandalwood bowl has fallen into Punnamada Lake.
Kunjilam Kaiyyil Melle Koriyedukkan VaaCome, let’s gently scoop it up with our tiny hands.
Pinnil Vannu Kannu PothamI’ll come from behind and cover your eyes.
Kandu Vennu Kallam ChollamI’ll say I’ve found you and tell a little lie.
Kaanaatha Kathakalile Raajavum RaaniyumaakamWe’ll become the king and queen of stories never told.
Ona Villum Kaikalilenthi OonjalaadamHolding an ‘Ona Villu’ ceremonial bow in our hands, we’ll ride the swing.
Peeli Neerthunna Kola MayilayLike a beautiful peacock spreading its feathers,
Mukilodunna Mettilolikkamwe’ll hide on the hill where clouds drift by.
Swarna Meenay Neenthi ThudikkamWe’ll splash and swim like golden fish,
Vanchippaattinte Vinnileramand rise into the sky of the ‘Vanchippaattu’ boat song.
Vennila Chandanakkinnam Punnamada Kaayalil VeeneThe moonlight’s sandalwood bowl has fallen into Punnamada Lake.
Kunjilam Kaiyyil Melle Koriyedukkan VaaCome, let’s gently scoop it up with our tiny hands.
Kannadam PothikkalikkamWe’ll play hide and seek together.
Mannappam Chuttu VilambamWe’ll bake and serve cakes made of sand.
Chakkara Maavin Chottil KothankallaadamennumWe’ll always play ‘Kothankallu’ pebbles under the sweet mango tree.
Aalilakal Naamam Chollum Ambalam KaanamWe’ll visit the temple where banyan leaves chant sacred names.
Naale Kinnaara Kuruvikku ChoroonuTomorrow is the ‘Choroonu’ first-rice ceremony for the ‘Kinnaara’ sparrow,
Pinne Annaarakkannanu Paaloottuthen we’ll feed milk to the little squirrel,
Doore Appooppan Thaadikku Kalyaanamfar away, it’s the wedding of the ‘Appooppan Thaadi’ milkweed pod,
Kutti Aanakku Neeraattuand a ritual bath for the baby elephant.
Vennila Chandanakkinnam Punnamada Kaayalil VeeneThe moonlight’s sandalwood bowl has fallen into Punnamada Lake.
Kunjilam Kaiyyil Melle Koriyedukkan VaaCome, let’s gently scoop it up with our tiny hands.
Mundakan Koythu Kazhinju Aattakkili Pokum NeramWhen the ‘Mundakan’ winter harvest ends and the river birds fly away,
Manjani Thooval Kondoru Koodorukkan Vaacome and build a nest using feathers tipped with dew.
Vennila Chandanakkinnam Music Video
The artists convey joy in shared childhood fantasies. Vennila Chandanakkinnam lyrics translation captures this escape into innocent play.