Explore the soulful Karutha Machan lyrics from the Tamil movie Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu, composed by Ilaiyaraaja and sung by S. Janaki. Lyrics penned by Muthulingam. Starring Rahul and Sukanya, directed by Bharathiraja.
The song Karutha Machan from the film Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu is a timeless Tamil classic that captures deep rural emotions and Ilaiyaraaja’s signature musical brilliance. Sung beautifully by the legendary S. Janaki, the track blends melody and sentiment in perfect harmony. Lyricist Muthulingam’s poetic words bring to life the essence of love and longing, while the on-screen chemistry between Rahul and Sukanya enhances its emotional appeal. Directed by Bharathiraja, the movie and its music continue to hold a special place in Tamil
Karutha Machan Lyrics in English
Karutha machan
Kanjathanam edhukku vachaan
Paruthikkullae panja vachu vedikka vachaan
Appappo yappappa pipipee
Dum dum dum dum dum
Karutha machan
Kanjathanam edhukku vachaan
Paruthikkullae panja vachu vedikka vachaan
Appappo yappappa pipipee
Dum dum dum dum dum
Karutha machan
Kanjathanam edhukku vachan
Pootti vacha kudhira onnu puttu kichu maama
Ippa pudichu adha adakki vaikka kitta varalaamaa
Thotta kili kootukkulle maatti kichu maama
Andha pootta oru saavi vachu pootta thora maama
Panjaangam nee paaru pantha kaalum nee podu
Un maarbil saayama thoongaathu kannu
Ennai than pudichu mella thaan anaichu
Mutham thaan nitham thaan
Vachu thaan konjanum konjanum
Karuttha machan
Kanjathanam edhukku vachaan
Paruthikkullae panja vachu vedikka vachaan
Appappo yappappa pipipee
Dum dum dum dum dum
Karuttha machan
Kanjathanam edhukku vachan
Paruthikkullae panja vachu vedikka vachan
Mulaichu ingu moonu ila vittavalum naane
Enna karuga vachu paakkuriyae kaanja nilam pola
Nethu ingae samanjathellaam pullakkuttiyoda
Andha nenappuenna vaattuthaiya sutta chatti pola
Eppodhum un nesam maaraathu en paaasam
En selai maaraapu nee thaane raasa
Ennai than pudichu mella thaan anaichu
Mutham thaan nitham thaan
Vachu thaan konjanum konjanum
Karuttha machan
Kanjathanam edhuku vachaan
Paruthikkullae panja vachu vedikka vachaan
Appappo yappappa pipipee
Dum dum dum dum dum
Karutha machan
Kanjathanam edhukku vachan
Paruthikkullae panja vachu vedikka vachan
Karutha Machan lyrics Translation / English Meaning
Karutha machan
Dark-skinned beloved man
Kanjathanam edhukku vachaan
Why did you become so stingy?
Paruthikkullae panja vachu vedikka vachaan
He hid cotton inside the cloth and set it on fire for fun
Appappo yappappa pipipee
Now and then, he hums cheerfully — “yappappa pipipee”
Dum dum dum dum dum (2)
Beating rhythmically — “dum dum dum dum dum”
Karutha machan
Dark-skinned beloved man
Kanjathanam edhukku vachan
Why did you turn so miserly?
Pootti vacha kudhira onnu puttu kichu maama
There’s a horse tied up, making clattering sounds, uncle
Ippa pudichu adha adakki vaikka kitta varalaamaa
Can you catch and tie it down again, uncle?
Thotta kili kootukkulle maatti kichu maama
The touched parrot got trapped inside the cage, uncle
Andha pootta oru saavi vachu pootta thora maama
Use a key to lock that cage properly, uncle
Panjaangam nee paaru pantha kaalum nee podu
Check the calendar and set the good time yourself
Un maarbil saayama thoongaathu kannu
My eyes won’t sleep without resting on your chest
Ennai than pudichu mella thaan anaichu
You held me gently and embraced me tenderly
Mutham thaan nitham thaan
Kisses — that’s what you gave daily
Vachu thaan konjanum konjanum
You must keep pampering and loving me sweetly
Karuttha machan
Dark-skinned beloved man
Kanjathanam edhukku vachaan
Why did you become so stingy?
Paruthikkullae panja vachu vedikka vachaan
You hid cotton inside the cloth and lit it for fun
Appappo yappappa pipipee
At times, he cheerfully hums “yappappa pipipee”
Dum dum dum dum dum
With a rhythmic drum-like beat
Karuttha machan
Dark-skinned beloved man
Kanjathanam edhukku vachan
Why did you turn so miserly?
Paruthikkullae panja vachu vedikka vachan
You hid cotton inside the cloth and set it on fire playfully
Mulaichu ingu moonu ila vittavalum naane
Even when three leaves sprouted here, it was still me who nurtured them
Enna karuga vachu paakkuriyae kaanja nilam pola
Why are you watching me dry up like barren land?
Nethu ingae samanjathellaam pullakkuttiyoda
Yesterday, all that got tangled here was with the little calf
Andha nenappuenna vaattuthaiya sutta chatti pola
That memory burns me like a scorched cooking pot
Eppodhum un nesam maaraathu en paaasam
Your love will never change, nor will my affection
En selai maaraapu nee thaane raasa
The one who changes my saree is you, my dear king
Ennai than pudichu mella thaan anaichu
You held me softly and embraced me lovingly
Mutham thaan nitham thaan
Every day you gave me kisses
Vachu thaan konjanum konjanum
And kept pampering me sweetly
Karuttha machan
Dark-skinned beloved man
Kanjathanam edhuku vachaan
Why did you become so stingy?
Paruthikkullae panja vachu vedikka vachaan
You hid cotton inside the cloth and set it on fire playfully
Appappo yappappa pipipee
At times, he hums joyfully “yappappa pipipee”
Dum dum dum dum dum
Beating like a rhythmic drum tune
Karutha machan
Dark-skinned beloved man
Kanjathanam edhukku vachan
Why did you become so miserly?
Paruthikkullae panja vachu vedikka vachan
You hid cotton within the cloth and set it alight for fun
Karutha Machan Video Song
Karutha Machan Lyrics Details
Movie – Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
Song – Karutha Machan
Music – Ilaiyaraaja
Singer – S. Janaki
Lyrics – Muthulingam
Cast – Rahul , Sukanya
Director – Bharathiraja