A. R. Rahman Beautifuly Composed Thenmerku Paruva Kaatru from the movie Karuththamma (1994), sung by P. Unnikrishnan and K. S. Chithra. with poetic lyrics by Vairamuthu, directed by Bharathiraja
English Translation of Thenmerku Paruva Kaatru Lyrics
Thenmerku paruvakaatru
The seasonal breeze from the southwest
Thenipakkam veesum pothu saaral inbachaaral
When it blows from the southern side, a joyful drizzle pours
Themmaangu paadikondu silusiluvendru
Singing a folk tune, softly whispering
Sindhudhamma thooral muthu thooral
It showers like pearls of fine rain
Venkaatu pakkakalli sattendru mottuvida
The desert cactus suddenly begins to bud
Senkaatu sillichedi chillendru pooveduka
The forest shrub blooms with a cool freshness
Thenmerku paruvakaatru
The seasonal breeze from the southwest
Thenipakkam veesum pothu saaral inbachaaral
When it blows from the southern side, a joyful drizzle pours
Themmaangu paadikondu silusiluvendru
Singing a folk tune, softly whispering
Sindhudhamma thooral muthu thooral
It showers like pearls of fine rain
Venkaatu pakkakalli sattendru mottuvida
The desert cactus suddenly begins to bud
Senkaatu sillichedi chillendru pooveduka
The forest shrub blooms with a cool freshness
Thenmerku paruvakaatru
The seasonal breeze from the southwest
Thenipakkam veesum pothu saaral inbachaaral
When it blows from the southern side, a joyful drizzle pours
Vaanodum mannodum illaadha vannangal
Colors that do not belong to sky or earth
Pennodum kannodum naan kaangiren
I see them in a woman and in her eyes
Thaalaatil illaadha sangeetha svarangal
Musical notes not found in a lullaby
Paaraatum un paatil naan ketkiren
I hear them in your praising song
Mazhaithuli enna thavam dhaan seithadho
What penance did this raindrop perform
Malar konda maarbodu thotaadudhae
That it touches a flower-like bosom?
Mazhai thuli thotta idam nee theendavo
Did you touch the place where the raindrop fell?
Ninaikaiyil ulloora kalloorudhae
Even the thought makes me melt inside
Thenmerku paruvakaatru
The seasonal breeze from the southwest
Thenipakkam veesum pothu saaral inbachaaral
When it blows from the southern side, a joyful drizzle pours
Themmaangu paadikondu silusiluvendru
Singing a folk tune, softly whispering
Sindhudhamma thooral muthu thooral
It showers like pearls of fine rain
Venkaatu pakkakalli sattendru mottuvida
The desert cactus suddenly begins to bud
Senkaatu sillichedi chillendru pooveduka
The forest shrub blooms with a cool freshness
Thenmerku paruvakaatru
The seasonal breeze from the southwest
Thenipakkam veesum pothu saaral inbachaaral
When it blows from the southern side, a joyful drizzle pours
Themmaangu paadikondu silusiluvendru
Singing a folk tune, softly whispering
Sindhudhamma thooral muthu thooral
It showers like pearls of fine rain
Nee endrum naan endrum iru vaarthai ondraagi
“You” and “I”, two words becoming one
Naam endra oar vaarthai undanadhae
The single word “We” was born
Aan endrum pen endrum iru vaarthai ondraagi
“Man” and “Woman”, two words becoming one
Aal endra oar vaarthai undaanadhae
The word “Human” came into being
Kaadhal endra manthirathin maayamenna
What magic lies in the spell called love
Kallum mullum ippodhu poovaanadhae
Even stones and thorns have now turned into flowers
Vaanavillin thundondru mannil vandhu
A piece of the rainbow fell to the earth
Yaarukum sollaamal pennaanadhae
And without telling anyone, became a woman
Thenmerku paruvakaatru
The seasonal breeze from the southwest
Thenipakkam veesum pothu saaral inbachaaral
When it blows from the southern side, a joyful drizzle pours
Themmaangu paadikondu silusiluvendru
Singing a folk tune, softly whispering
Sindhudhamma thooral muthu thooral
It showers like pearls of fine rain
Venkaatu pakkakalli sattendru mottuvida
The desert cactus suddenly begins to bud
Senkaatu sillichedi chillendru pooveduka
The forest shrub blooms with a cool freshness
Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm
Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm
Thenmerku Paruva Kaatru from Karuththamma (1994) is a soul-stirring melody that captures the beauty of love through nature’s poetry. A. R. Rahman’s gentle and flowing composition creates a soothing atmosphere, while Vairamuthu’s lyrics paint vivid images of breeze, rain, and blooming flowers as symbols of romance. The magical voices of P. Unnikrishnan and K. S. Chithra add deep emotion and grace, making every note feel pure and heartfelt. Under Bharathiraja’s sensitive direction, the song becomes not just music, but an unforgettable emotional experience that still touches listeners even today.
Thenmerku Paruva Kaatru Song Credits
Song : Thenmerku Paruva Kaatru
Movie : Karuththamma -1994
Singers : P. Unnikrishnan and K.S. Chithra
Music by : A.R. Rahman
Lyrics :Vairamuthu
Director :Bharadhiraja