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Cheran Enna Chozhan

From Moovendhar · 1998

Lyricist
Pazhani Bharathi
Singers
Mano, Sujatha
Music director
Sirpy
Movie name
Moovendhar
Movie release year
1998
Lyrics added on
10 Nov 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Hey erikkarai kaathu adikka
Yelelo paatu edukka
Oorukkulla oor kaaval neranchu irukka
Yaar padipaa pin paatu
Ada naan padippen mun paatu
Hey yaaruda avan paadurathu
En peranai vaazthi paaduraa
Paakama eppadi paadurathu
Paathutala ippa paadu
Adi macham irukkura sundhari
Machaan pera solladi
Aa vettaruvaa meesaiya vevaramaga paadadi
Adi macham irukkura sundhari
Machaan pera solladi
Aa vettaruvaa meesaiya vevaramaga paadadi
Dei dei dei ennada
Sundhari solladinu sothappura
Ippadiyada vazhthurathu
Vera eppadingaiyaa vazhthurathu
Indha eduthu uduren pudichuho
Karunaiyilae vallalaaru
Veerathilae iyyanaaru
Azhagil ivar mgryaaru da
Aiyaa eduthu uttutingala
Ippa paarunga
Hey cheran enna chozhan enna
Paandiyaru veeram enna
Enga annan athukku melada
Valyenthum vamsathula vanthurukkum
Annanaala oorukkulla achchamillada
Hey cheran enna chozhan enna
Paandiyaru veeram enna
Enga annan athukku melada
Valyenthum vamsathula vanthurukkum
Annanaala oorukkulla achchamillada
Hey cheran enna chozhan enna
Paandiyaru veeram enna
Enga annan athukku melada
Valyenthum vamsathula vanthurukkum
Annanaala oorukkulla achchamilladam
Annanala oorugulla achchamillada
Hey kambu sanda poduvaru
Ivar kambeduthaa sandaiyittaa
Ethuththu ninnu jeyichathaarappaa
Hey ellarukkum sonthakararu
Ivar kizhichu vacha kotta thandi
Ithuvaraikkum ninathaarappaa
Ezhai veetu aduperiyum
Ivaralathan
Ada ethuthavanga idupodiyum
Ivaralathan
Paasathoda vaazhurathum
Ivaralathan
Enga paadhai engae ponaalum
Ivarodathan
Hey cheran enna chozhan enna
Paandiyaru veeram enna
Enga annan athukku melada
Valyenthum vamsathula vanthurukkum
Annanaala oorukkulla achchamillada
Illadaa Illadaa
Thalaivarellam vantha paadha
Enga annan ippa nadakkurathum
Athuthannu paattu paadappaa
Hey aalana ponnai ellam
Adi manasukkulla virumpurathum
Annan pola mappilaithaanapaa
Kudisaiyellam ungaloda balam irukkuthu
Ithil kodi kodi tamizhar nenjil idamirukkuthu
Female :Orrukkooru unna pathi pechuirukkuthu
Ada unakkuthaaanae engaloda moochchirukkuthu
Hey cheran enna chozhan enna
Paandiyaru veeram enna
Enga annan athukku melada
Valyenthum vamsathula vanthurukkum
Annanaala oorukkulla achchamillada
Hey cheran enna chozhan enna
Paandiyaru veeram enna
Enga annan athukku melada
Valyenthum vamsathula vanthurukkum
Annanaala oorukkulla achchamillada
Hey cheran enna chozhan enna
Paandiyaru veeram enna
Enga annan athukku melada
Female :Valyenthum vamsathula vanthurukkum
Annanaala oorukkulla achchamillada
Hey, as the breeze from the lake bank blows,
As the folk song begins,
As protection fills the whole town,
Who will sing the chorus?
Ah, I will sing the lead song!
Hey, who is that singing?
Sing praising my grandson!
How can I sing without seeing him?
You have seen him now, so sing!
Hey, beautiful girl with the beauty mark,
Tell us your sweetheart's name!
Ah, sing all about his sharp, curved moustache!
Hey, beautiful girl with the beauty mark,
Tell us your sweetheart's name!
Ah, sing all about his sharp, curved moustache!
Hey, hey, hey, what is this?
You are messing it up by singing "Sundari, tell me"!
Is this the way to praise him?
How else should I praise him, sir?
Look, I will start it off, pick it up!
In compassion, he is Vallalar (saint of compassion),
In bravery, he is Ayyanar (guardian deity),
And in good looks, he is MGR!
Sir, have you set the tune?
Now watch this!
Hey, what of the Cheras, what of the Cholas?
What of the bravery of the Pandyas?
Our brother stands above them all!
Born of a sword-wielding clan,
Because of our brother, there is no fear in this town!
Hey, what of the Cheras, what of the Cholas?
What of the bravery of the Pandyas?
Our brother stands above them all!
Born of a sword-wielding clan,
Because of our brother, there is no fear in this town!
Hey, what of the Cheras, what of the Cholas?
What of the bravery of the Pandyas?
Our brother stands above them all!
Born of a sword-wielding clan,
Because of our brother, there is no fear in this town!
Because of our brother, there is no fear in this town!
Hey, he fights with a staff!
If he takes up the stick and fights,
Who has ever stood against him and won?
Hey, he considers everyone his own!
Crossing the line he has drawn,
Who has ever dared to step forward?
The stoves in poor homes burn
Only because of him!
Ah, the backs of his enemies break
Only because of him!
Living our lives filled with affection
Is only because of him!
Wherever our path may lead,
It will always be with him!
Hey, what of the Cheras, what of the Cholas?
What of the bravery of the Pandyas?
Our brother stands above them all!
Born of a sword-wielding clan,
Because of our brother, there is no fear in this town!
No, no, that is not all!
On the path walked by great leaders,
Our brother is walking today—
Sing a song about that!
Hey, every young woman
Desires deep inside her heart
Only a groom like our brother!
Your strength lives in every humble hut,
And you hold a place in the hearts of millions of Tamils!
Every town is talking only about you,
Ah, our very breath is devoted only to you!
Hey, what of the Cheras, what of the Cholas?
What of the bravery of the Pandyas?
Our brother stands above them all!
Born of a sword-wielding clan,
Because of our brother, there is no fear in this town!
Hey, what of the Cheras, what of the Cholas?
What of the bravery of the Pandyas?
Our brother stands above them all!
Born of a sword-wielding clan,
Because of our brother, there is no fear in this town!
Hey, what of the Cheras, what of the Cholas?
What of the bravery of the Pandyas?
Our brother stands above them all!
Born of a sword-wielding clan,
Because of our brother, there is no fear in this town!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This celebratory folk-pop song from the movie Moovendhar praises the protagonist as a heroic, benevolent elder brother figure who embodies the historical valor of Tamil dynasties (Cheras, Cholas, and Pandyas). The lyrics depict townspeople and companions extolling his courage, generosity, and protective presence over the village. He is compared to legendary figures like Vallalar in compassion, Ayyanar in protective valor, and M. G. Ramachandran in charm. The song highlights his protective role toward the poor, his mastery in traditional martial skills like staff fighting (silambam), and his unwavering moral authority. He is celebrated not just as a local hero, but as an ideal leader and groom figure adored by the entire community.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Simile & Historical Allusions

Karunaiyilae vallalaaru Veerathilae iyyanaaru Azhagil ivar mgryaaru da

Compares the protagonist's qualities to iconic Tamil historical and cultural figures: Vallalar for charity, Ayyanar for guardianship, and MGR for charm.

Historical Metaphor

Hey cheran enna chozhan enna Paandiyaru veeram enna Enga annan athukku melada

Invokes the great Tamil dynasties (Chera, Chola, Pandya) to elevate the hero's stature as superior to ancient kings.

Anaphora / Emonai (Rhyme/Repetition)

Ezhai veetu aduperiyum Ivaralathan Ada ethuthavanga idupodiyum Ivaralathan

Repetition of 'Ivaralathan' at the end of consecutive lines creates strong rhythmic emphasis on his sole responsibility for the town's well-being.

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Trivia

Moovendhar (1998) starred Sarathkumar and Devayani, with music composed by Sirpy and lyrics written by Pazhani Bharathi. The title 'Moovendhar' refers to the three traditional royal dynasties of Tamilakam—the Cheras, Cholas, and Pandyas—which directly ties into the chorus line of this anthem.

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