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Chella Magale

From Jana Nayagan · 2026

Lyricist
Vivek
Singer
Thalapathy Vijay
Music director
Anirudh Ravichander
Details
Jana Nayagan2026

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kodi nilavugal varum azhageOh beauty, fair like ten million moons,
Kodi kavithaigal tharum poruleOh treasure, inspiring ten million poems,
Kodi varam ellamae oru pillai aanadhaeTen million boons have all transformed into a single child,
Siru siru sirippellaame ennai vaazha solludhaeEvery tiny smile of yours tells me to keep living,
Male
Kanne maniyae kann imaiyaeMy precious apple of my eye, my protective eyelid,
En kai kulla malarnthavalaeThe one who bloomed within my open palm,
Endhan nenjil kudi irukkumThe one who resides inside my heart,
Naan eeradha en uyireMy very soul that remains bound to me,
Needhaane enakkellameYou are everything to me,
En chella magaleMy beloved darling daughter,
Male
Kanne maniyae kann imaiyaeMy precious apple of my eye, my protective eyelid,
En kai kulla malarnthavalaeThe one who bloomed within my open palm,
Male
Unna neengaadhu ennoda kaalgalMy feet will never wander away from you,
Unna kondaada undaana tholgalMy shoulders were formed to carry and celebrate you,
Siru vizhiyaal kadha kadhaiyaaThrough your little eyes, story upon story,
Nee pesa venumYou ought to speak with me,
Ulagathukke kadhapadaippomWe shall craft a legend for the entire world,
Neeyum naanumJust you and I,
Kekaamale unakena thara uyir irukkudhuMy life exists for you to take, without you even asking,
Male
Kanne maniyae kann imaiyaeMy precious apple of my eye, my protective eyelid,
En kai kulla malarnthavalaeThe one who bloomed within my open palm,
Endhan nenjil kudi irukkumThe one who resides inside my heart,
Naan eeradha en uyireMy very soul that remains bound to me,
Needhaane enakkellameYou are everything to me,
En chella magaleMy beloved darling daughter,
Male
Kanne maniyae kann imaiyaeMy precious apple of my eye, my protective eyelid,
En kai kulla malarnthavalaeThe one who bloomed within my open palm,
Male
Needhaane enakkellameYou are everything to me,
En chella magaleMy beloved darling daughter,
Male
Kanne maniyae kann imaiyaeMy precious apple of my eye, my protective eyelid,
En kai kulla malarnthavalaeThe one who bloomed within my open palm,
Endhan nenjil kudi irukkumThe one who resides inside my heart,
Naan eeradha en uyireMy very soul that remains bound to me

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a deeply emotional lullaby and tender ode sung by a father to his beloved daughter. He expresses profound gratitude and joy, describing her as the culmination of millions of blessings and moons. Her innocent smiles give him a renewed purpose to live, and he vows to protect, carry, and walk alongside her throughout life. The lyricist highlights the unconditional bond where a parent's entire universe revolves around their child.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)

Kodi nilavugal varum azhage

Exaggerating the child's beauty and value by comparing her to ten million moons ('Kodi nilavugal') and ten million boons ('Kodi varam').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Kanne maniyae kann imaiyae

Comparing the child directly to the apple of the eye ('Kanne maniyae') and protective eyelids ('kann imaiyae').

Anaphora / Repetition (Edugai & Repetition)

Kodi kavithaigal tharum porule

Repeated use of the phrase 'Kodi' (ten million) at the beginning of consecutive lines to emphasize infinite wealth of joy.

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Trivia

This track showcases Vijay's versatile vocal range in portraying paternal tenderness. Lyricist Vivek frequently uses affectionate Tamil metaphors such as 'Kanne maniyae' and 'Malarnthavalae' to craft relatable emotional anchors in major star soundtracks composed by Anirudh Ravichander.

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