Kanmani Anbodu Song Lyrics English Translation is a Tamil beautiful song from the 1991 Tamil film Gunaa, composed by Ilaiyaraaja and sung by Kamal Haasan and S. Janaki. In the Malayalam thriller Manjummel Boys, the song plays during a powerful scene where a friend is rescued from a dangerous pit, highlighting the deep bond of friendship.
The song became a hit once again, thanks to its perfect placement in the film. However, it led to a legal dispute when Ilaiyaraaja sent a notice to the Manjummel Boys team, claiming they used the song without permission. The producers said they had bought the rights. Despite the controversy, the song’s impact helped the movie become a massive success. “Kanmani Anbodu Kadhalan” is now remembered as a tribute to friendship.
Kanmani Anbodu Lyrics English Translation - Manjummel Boys
Kanmani Anbodu Kadhalan
Dear Kanmani, your lover writes to you with love
Naan Ezhuthum Kadithame
This is the letter I am writing
Ponmani Un Veettil Soukkyamaa
Golden one, are you doing well at home?
Naan Ingu Soukkyame
I’m doing well here
Unnai Enni Parkkaiyil Kavidhai Kottudhu
When I think of you, poems blossom in my eyes
Athai Yezhutha Ninaikkaiyil Varthai Muttudhu
But when I try to write them, words fall short
Oho Kanmani Anbodu Kadhalan
Oh dear Kanmani, your lover with love
Naan Yezhuthum Kadithame
This is the letter I’m writing
Ponmani Unn Veetttil Soukkyamaa
Golden one, are you doing well at home?
Naan Ingu Soukkyame
I’m doing well here
Undaana Kaayamengum Thannaley Maarippona
The wound that appeared everywhere changed into her form
Maayam Enna Ponmane Ponmaney
What a magic this is, my golden one
Enna Kaayam Aana Pothum
One wound was enough
En Meni Thaangi Kollum
It burdened my entire body
Unthan Meni Thaangaathu Senthena
But my touch couldn’t bear your body
Yenthan Kaadhal Enna Vendru Sollaamal
Without asking what my love is
Yenga Yenga Azhugai Vanthathu
Tears came flowing from every corner
Yendhan Sogam Unnai Thakkum
My sorrow will reach you too
Yenrennum Bothu Vantha Azhugai Ninrathu
The moment I said ‘why’, the tears stopped
Manidhar Unarnthu Kolla
Let people realize this
Ithu Manidhan Kadhal Alla
This is not mere human love
Athaiyum Thaandi Punithamanathu
It goes beyond that—it’s something sacred
Abiraamiye ThaalaattuM
Abiraami herself sings a lullaby
Saamiye Naan Thane Theriyuma
O Lord, do you know it’s me?
Sivagaamiye Sivanil Neeyum Paadhiye
Like Sivagaami, you too are a part of Shiva
Adhuvum Unakku Puriyuma
Do you understand that too?
Suba Laali Laali Laaliye Laali Laaliye
A sacred lullaby, laali laali
Abiraami Lali Lali Lali
Abiraami’s gentle lullaby
Abiraamiye Thaalaattum
Abiraami herself sings a lullaby
Saamiye Naan Thane Theriyuma
O Lord, do you know it’s me?
Unakku Puriyuma
Do you understand?
Unakku Puriyuma
Do you understand?
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Song Credits
| Song: | Kanmani Anbodu |
| Movie/Album: | Manjummel Boys |
| Singer: | Kamal Haasan , S Janaki |
| Lyrics: | Vaali |
| Music: | Ilaiyaraja |
| Starring: | Balu Varghese , Ganapathy , Jean Paul Lal , Soubin Shahir , Sreenath Bhasi |
