P. Bhanumathi performs ‘Vinnulagalil Minni’ from the album ‘Tenali Raman’ with classical precision. Lyricist Kannadasan and composers Vishwanathan Ramamoorthy craft celestial imagery through her vocals. The song establishes a reverent tone toward natural beauty.
Vinnulagalil Minni
P. Bhanumathi • From “Tenali Raman”
Vinnulagalil Minni Lyrics Translation (from “Tenali Raman”)
Kannadasan compares a woman’s beauty to stars and the moon. One line observes a king’s life swaying within his beloved’s gaze. This shift redefines traditional power structures through devotion.
Vinnulagil Minni VarumYou’re a star that’s twinkling in the heavens.
Tharagaiye Poo PooOh star, bloom like a flower.
Vannamigum PennazhagaeYou’re a colorful beauty of a woman.
Vennilaave Poo PooOh silver moon, bloom like a flower.
Vinnulagil Minni VarumYou’re a star that’s twinkling in the heavens.
Tharagaiye Poo PooOh star, bloom like a flower.
Vannamigum PennazhagaeYou’re a colorful beauty of a woman.
Vennilaave Poo PooOh silver moon, bloom like a flower.
Vinnulagil Minni VarumYou’re a star that’s twinkling in the heavens.
Tharagaiye Poo PooOh star, bloom like a flower.
Chinna Vizhi JaadaiIt’s a subtle glance from your small eyes.
Sithiram PoompaavaiYou’re a flower-like maiden, a perfect portrait.
Mannar ManamaedaiyilaeOn the king’s royal wedding stage,
Aadi Varum VelaiyilIn the moment you’re dancing forward.
Chinna Vizhi JaadaiIt’s a subtle glance from your small eyes.
Sithiram PoompaavaiYou’re a flower-like maiden, a perfect portrait.
Mannar ManamaedaiyilaeOn the king’s royal wedding stage,
Aadi Varum VelaiyilIn the moment you’re dancing forward.
Kannadithu Vaanil NindruStanding in the sky and winking,
Innum Enna PaarvaiWhat else is in that gaze?
Kannadithu Vaanil NindruStanding in the sky and winking,
Innum Enna PaarvaiWhat else is in that gaze?
Kaadhalar KaanadhuWithout the lovers ever seeing you,
Vaan Meedhu Poi ViduGo away back into the sky.
Kaadhalar KaanadhuWithout the lovers ever seeing you,
Vaan Meedhu Poi ViduGo away back into the sky.
Vinnulagil Minni VarumYou’re a star that’s twinkling in the heavens.
Tharagaiye Poo PooOh star, bloom like a flower.
Vannamigum PennazhagaeYou’re a colorful beauty of a woman.
Vennilaave Poo PooOh silver moon, bloom like a flower.
Vinnulagil Minni VarumYou’re a star that’s twinkling in the heavens.
Tharagaiye Poo PooOh star, bloom like a flower.
Pagaivargal YaarumAll the enemies,
Panindhu KondaadumWho bow down and celebrate his glory,
Arasarin Jeevan EndhanEven the king’s very life
Paarvaiyilae AadidumSways within my gaze.
Pagaivargal YaarumAll the enemies,
Panindhu KondaadumWho bow down and celebrate his glory,
Arasarin Jeevan EndhanEven the king’s very life
Paarvaiyilae AadidumSways within my gaze.
Inbha Sugha ThaerinilaeOn a chariot of joyful pleasure,
Sellum Engal VaazhvaeOur life travels along.
Inbha Sugha ThaerinilaeOn a chariot of joyful pleasure,
Sellum Engal VaazhvaeOur life travels along.
Indha Ulagam OndraeThis one world alone
Iruvarukkum ThaevaiIs all the two of us need.
Indha Ulagam OndraeThis one world alone
Iruvarukkum ThaevaiIs all the two of us need.
Vinnulagil Minni VarumYou’re a star that’s twinkling in the heavens.
Tharagaiye Poo PooOh star, bloom like a flower.
Vannamigum PennazhagaeYou’re a colorful beauty of a woman.
Vennilaave Poo PooOh silver moon, bloom like a flower.
Vinnulagil Minni VarumYou’re a star that’s twinkling in the heavens.
Tharagaiye Poo PooOh star, bloom like a flower.
Vinnulagalil Minni Music Video
The ‘Tenali Raman’ track resolves with shared fulfillment superseding earthly needs. Exploring the Vinnulagalil Minni lyrics translation uncovers how love transforms perception of status and space.