Explore the soulful Kadhal Kavithaigal lyrics from the Tamil movie Gopura Vaasalile, composed by Ilaiyaraaja and sung by K.S. Chitra & S.P. Balasubrahmanyam. Lyrics penned by Piraisoodan. Starring Karthik and Bhanu Priya, directed by Priyadharshan.
The timeless melody “Kadhal Kavithaigal” from the movie Gopura Vaasalile is one of Ilaiyaraaja’s most heartfelt compositions. Sung beautifully by the legendary duo K.S. Chitra and S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, the song captures the poetic emotions of love with Vaali’s soulful lyrics. Featuring Karthik and Bhanu Priya, and directed by Priyadharshan, this track remains a classic example of Tamil cinema’s golden era of music. Whether you’re revisiting nostalgic tunes or discovering old gems, the Kadhal Kavithaigal lyrics will touch your heart with their romantic depth and musical brilliance
Kadhal Kavithaigal lyrics in English
Kaadhal kavidhaigal Padithidum neram idhazhoram
Ini kaaman kalaigalil pirandhidum Raagam pudhu mogam
Idhayam idam maarum Ilamai parimaarum
Amudhum vazhindhodum Azhaghil kalandhaada
Idham tharum kaadhal
Kavidhaigal padithidum Neram idhazhoram
Ini kaaman kalaigalil pirandhidum Raagam pudhu mogam
Idhayam idam maarum Ilamai parimaarum
Amudhum vazhindhodum Azhaghil kalandhaada
Idham tharum kaadhal
Kavidhaigal padithidum Neram idhazhoram
Kaiveesidum thendral Kan moodidum minnal
Idhu kaniyo kaviyo amudho Silaiyazhago
Pan paadidum sandham Un naavinil sindhum
Adhu mazhaiyo punalo nadhiyo Kalaiyazhago
Megamondru neril ingu Vaazhtha vandhadhadi
Dhaagham konda bhoomi nenjil Serthu kondadhadi
Idhu thodarum Valarum malarum
Ini kanavum ninaivum unaiye
Thodarndhidum Kaadhal kavidhaigal padithidum Neram idhazhoram
Ini kaaman kalaigalil pirandhidum Raagam pudhu mogam
Idhayam idam maarum Ilamai parimaarum
Amudhum vazhindhodum Azhaghil kalandhaada
Idham tharum kaadhal Kavidhaigal padithidum neram Idhazhoram
Ini kaaman kalaigalil pirandhidum Raagam Pudhu mogam
Poomaalaigal konjum Paamaalaigal kenjum
Unai manadhaal ninaithaal Anaithaal adhu inimai
Thol serndhidum gangai Sevvaazhaiyin thangai
Enai orunaal palanaal Thodarndhaal adhu pudhumai
Kovilukkul yettri vaitha Dheepamallavaa
Kaadhalukku kaathirundhu Kaatchi thandhadho
Ini varuvaai tharuvaai Malarvaai Enai uyiraai uravaai thodarvaai
Idham tharum kaadhal kavidhaigal padithidum neram Idhazhoram
Ini kaaman kalaigalil pirandhidum Raagam Pudhu mogam
Kaadhal kavidhaigal Lyrics Translation / English Meaning
Kaadhal kavidhaigal padithidum neram idhazhoram
When the lips recite the poems of love,
Ini kaaman kalaigalil pirandhidum raagam pudhu mogam
A new melody of romance is born among the arts of desire,
Idhayam idam maarum ilamai parimaarum
Hearts change places, and youth transforms,
Amudhum vazhindhodum azhaghil kalandhaada
Nectar flows freely, mingling with beauty.
Idham tharum kaadhal
This is the joy that love gives.
Kavidhaigal padithidum neram idhazhoram
When the lips whisper love’s poetry,
Ini kaaman kalaigalil pirandhidum raagam pudhu mogam
A new tune of affection is born in the world of love,
Idhayam idam maarum ilamai parimaarum
Hearts exchange places, and youth is renewed,
Amudhum vazhindhodum azhaghil kalandhaada
Sweetness overflows, blending with beauty.
Idham tharum kaadhal
This is the bliss love bestows.
Kaiveesidum thendral kan moodidum minnal
The breeze waves its hand, and the lightning closes its eyes,
Idhu kaniyo kaviyo amudho silaiyazhago
Are you a fruit, a poem, nectar, or a sculpted beauty?
Pan paadidum sandham un naavinil sindhum
The rhythm sung by music flows upon your tongue,
Adhu mazhaiyo punalo nadhiyo kalaiyazhago
Are you the rain, a stream, or the river of artful beauty?
Megam ondru neril ingu vaazhtha vandhadhadi
A single cloud came close to bless you,
Dhaagham konda bhoomi nenjil serthu kondadhadi
And embraced the thirsty earth within my heart.
Idhu thodarum valarum malarum
This love continues, grows, and blossoms,
Ini kanavum ninaivum unaiye
From now on, both my dreams and thoughts are only you.
Thodarndhidum kaadhal kavidhaigal padithidum neram idhazhoram
The poems of love will keep being read by my lips,
Ini kaaman kalaigalil pirandhidum raagam pudhu mogam
A new melody of affection is born in the world of desire,
Idhayam idam maarum ilamai parimaarum
Hearts exchange, and youth transforms again,
Amudhum vazhindhodum azhaghil kalandhaada
Nectar flows freely, merging with beauty.
Idham tharum kaadhal kavidhaigal padithidum neram idhazhoram
This love that gives joy — when the lips recite the poetry of love…
Poomaalaigal konjum paamaalaigal kenjum
Flower garlands sway, and gentle melodies listen,
Unai manadhaal ninaithaal anaithaal adhu inimai
When the heart thinks of you and embraces you, it is pure sweetness.
Thol serndhidum gangai sevvaazhaiyin thangai
The Ganges embraces your shoulders, O golden beauty of the red silk!
Enai orunaal palanaal thodarndhaal adhu pudhumai
If you continue with me not for one day but for many, it becomes a new joy.
Kovilukkul yettri vaitha dheepamallavaa
Are you not the lamp lit within the temple?
Kaadhalukku kaathirundhu kaatchi thandhadho
You have waited for love and revealed your divine vision.
Ini varuvaai tharuvaai malarvaai enai uyiraai uravaai thodarvaai
Now come to me, give yourself as a flower, as my life, as my bond — stay forever.
Idham tharum kaadhal kavidhaigal padithidum neram idhazhoram
This blissful love — when the lips recite the poems of love,
Ini kaaman kalaigalil pirandhidum raagam pudhu mogam
A new tune of romance is born among the arts of desire.
Kadhal Kavithaigal Lyrics Details
Movie – Gopura Vaasalile
Song – Kadhal Kavithaigal
Music – Ilaiyaraaja
Singer – K.S. Chitra, S.P. Balasubrahmanyam
Lyrics – Pirai Soodan
Cast – Karthik, Bhanu Priya
Director – Priyadharshan