Pon Ondru Kanden Lyrics English Translation Exclusive May 2026

"Pon Ondru Kanden" (பொன் ஒன்று கண்டேன்) translates to "I have found a piece of gold" or "I found a treasure." In the film, the song is a heartfelt expression of a son’s deep love, respect, and devotion toward his mother. The lyrics, written by Vairamuthu, use metaphors of searching, finding, and protecting a priceless treasure to describe the bond between the protagonist (Padaiyappa) and his mother. Unlike typical romantic songs, this track is a pure, emotional tribute to motherhood.

Movie: Sankarabharanam Original Composer: K. V. Mahadevan Singer: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam

[Verse 1] Pon ondrum kanden, pinju kangal theeinan I saw a piece of gold, and my tender eyes were set ablaze.

Pani padum kaalam, panithuli nee pola In the time when frost falls, you appear like a dewdrop.

[Verse 2] Malargal padum geetham, manam yenbathoru thegam Flowers sing a song; the mind is a body (that listens).

Mellisai pesum ragam, un perai sollum ooviyam The soft melody speaks a musical mode (Raga); it is a painting that speaks your name.

Mugam ennum vaanam, veyil illaa engum azhagu The sky named "your face" is beautiful everywhere, with no scorching heat.

[Chorus] Isai uyir ppadutha, inba geetham kanden I found a blissful song that breathed life into the music.

Kavignan urimaiyil kavidhai nee pola In the poet's rights, you are like the poem itself.

[Verse 3] Mounam engum paadum, deivam nee endru aaridum Silence sings everywhere, realizing slowly that you are God.

Kaanam engum paadum, geetham nee endru paravudum The forest sings everywhere, proclaiming that you are the song. pon ondru kanden lyrics english translation exclusive

Aarudum paravudum, aanandhamengum aayiram It settles and it spreads; bliss becomes a thousand folds everywhere.

[Chorus] Isai uyir ppadutha, inba geetham kanden I found a blissful song that breathed life into the music.

Kavignan urimaiyil kavidhai nee pola In the poet's rights, you are like the poem itself.

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Song: Pon Ondru Kanden Movie: Exclusive Language: Tamil Translated by: [Your Name]

Verse 1: பொன் ஒன்று கண்டேன் (Pon Ondru Kanden) I've found a golden one

அன்பே ஆகி அகத்தே இருந்தேன் (Anbē āgi Agathē Irundhen) You were hidden in my love Movie: Sankarabharanam Original Composer: K

Chorus: என்னை கண்டதும் அவ்வளவு காண (Ennai Kandaathum Avvalavu Kaan) When I saw you, I couldn't look away

கண்கள் ஒன்று பார்த்ததும் அன்பு ஏத்த (Kankal Ondru Paarthathum Anbu Ethu) When our eyes met, love dawned

Verse 2: முகம் திரும்பும் போதே சிரிப்பே (Mugam Thirumbum Pothae Sirippe) Your smile when you turn your face

என்னை உருக்கும் ஐந்தே அன்பே (Ennai Oorukkum Ainthē Anbē) Your love melts my heart

Chorus: என்னை கண்டதும் அவ்வளவு காண (Ennai Kandaathum Avvalavu Kaan) When I saw you, I couldn't look away

கண்கள் ஒன்று பார்த்ததும் அன்பு ஏத்த (Kankal Ondru Paarthathum Anbu Ethu) When our eyes met, love dawned

Bridge: இதயம் அடித்தால் உடல் நடுங்க (Idhayam Adittal Udhal Nadung) If my heart beats, my body trembles

என்னை அழைக்கின்றாய் (Ennai Azhaikkindraay) You call out to me

Chorus: என்னை கண்டதும் அவ்வளவு காண (Ennai Kandaathum Avvalavu Kaan) When I saw you, I couldn't look away

கண்கள் ஒன்று பார்த்ததும் அன்பு ஏத்த (Kankal Ondru Paarthathum Anbu Ethu) When our eyes met, love dawned Note: below is a hypothetical, illustrative excerpt showing

This is a draft translation, and the lyrics may be subject to slight variations. "Pon Ondru Kanden" is a beautiful love song from the Tamil movie "Exclusive". The song's lyrics describe the moment when the singer finds the one they love, and how their heart skips a beat when they see them.

Here is the exclusive, nuanced English translation of the entire song. Unlike robotic translations, this version preserves the emotional weight of the original Tamil.

To ensure accuracy, here is the original Tamil lyric (transcribed) alongside the Romanized version for easy pronunciation.

Original Tamil: பொன் ஒன்று கண்டேன் - அது பூமியில் விழுந்தது என் கண்ணில் பட்டதும் - அது என் கையில் வந்ததும்

Romanized: Pon ondrū kanden - adhu Bhoomiyil vizhundhadhu En kannil pattadhum - adhu En kaiyil vandhadhum

Original: En kanneeril neendudhu, en kadhal endrum theerudhu Exclusive Translation: My love swims through my own tears; my eternal love is perishing.

Original: Nenjil irundhu paayudhu, uyirai vittu pogudhu Exclusive Translation: It leaps out of my chest; my soul is departing from my body.

Original: Thedum idhayam sila idangal, thedi mudikkum idam undo? Exclusive Translation: My heart keeps searching for a few places; is there a place where this search will finally end?

Original: Pon ondrum kanden... pinbam illai Pon ondrum kanden... pinbam illai Puthu uthadum kanden... puthumai illai

Translation: I saw a golden thing, but it was no mirage. I saw a new thing, but there was no novelty.

Meaning: The poet opens with a philosophical paradox. Usually, seeing "gold" (something precious) or something "new" brings excitement. Here, the singer suggests that while he found something precious, it feels strangely familiar and eternal, not a fleeting illusion (mirage).