Cheran Enna Chozhan
From Moovendhar · 1998
- Lyricist
- Pazhani Bharathi
- Music director
- Sirpy
- Details
- Moovendhar1998
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Hey erikkarai kaathu adikka | Hey, as the breeze blows on the lake bank, |
| Yelelo paatu edukka | As a folk song is being raised, |
| Oorukkulla oor kaaval neranchu irukka | While town protection is filled across the village, |
| Yaar padipaa pin paatu | Who will sing the chorus / back-up song? |
| Ada naan padippen mun paatu | Ah, I will sing the lead song! |
| Male | |
| Hey yaaruda avan paadurathu | Hey, who is that singing over there? |
| En peranai vaazthi paaduraa | He is singing praises of my grandson! |
| Male | |
| Paakama eppadi paadurathu | How can he sing without seeing him? |
| Male | |
| Paathutala ippa paadu | Now that you've seen him, sing now! |
| Male | |
| Adi macham irukkura sundhari | Hey beautiful girl with a mole, |
| Machaan pera solladi | Say your lover's name! |
| Aa vettaruvaa meesaiya vevaramaga paadadi | Sing in detail about the man with the sickle-like mustache! |
| Adi macham irukkura sundhari | Hey beautiful girl with a mole, |
| Machaan pera solladi | Say your lover's name! |
| Aa vettaruvaa meesaiya vevaramaga paadadi | Sing in detail about the man with the sickle-like mustache! |
| Male | |
| Dei dei dei ennada | Hey hey hey, what is this? |
| Sundhari solladinu sothappura | You are messing up by asking the girl to name her lover! |
| Ippadiyada vazhthurathu | Is this how you praise someone? |
| Male | |
| Vera eppadingaiyaa vazhthurathu | How else should I praise him, sir? |
| Male | |
| Indha eduthu uduren pudichuho | Here, let me give you a song, catch it! |
| Karunaiyilae vallalaaru | In generosity, he is like Vallalar! |
| Veerathilae iyyanaaru | In bravery, he is like Lord Ayyanar! |
| Azhagil ivar mgryaaru da | In beauty, he is like MGR, man! |
| Male | |
| Aiyaa eduthu uttutingala | Sir, you threw it out well! |
| Ippa paarunga | Now watch this! |
| Male | |
| Hey cheran enna chozhan enna | Hey, what of Cheran or Chozhan? |
| Paandiyaru veeram enna | What of the bravery of the Pandyas? |
| Enga annan athukku melada | Our elder brother is above all of them, man! |
| Valyenthum vamsathula vanthurukkum | Born into the lineage that wields the sword, |
| Annanaala oorukkulla achchamillada | Because of our brother, there is no fear in the village! |
| Male | |
| Hey cheran enna chozhan enna | Hey, what of Cheran or Chozhan? |
| Paandiyaru veeram enna | What of the bravery of the Pandyas? |
| Enga annan athukku melada | Our elder brother is above all of them, man! |
| Valyenthum vamsathula vanthurukkum | Born into the lineage that wields the sword, |
| Annanaala oorukkulla achchamillada | Because of our brother, there is no fear in the village! |
| Male | |
| Hey cheran enna chozhan enna | Hey, what of Cheran or Chozhan? |
| Paandiyaru veeram enna | What of the bravery of the Pandyas? |
| Enga annan athukku melada | Our elder brother is above all of them, man! |
| Valyenthum vamsathula vanthurukkum | Born into the lineage that wields the sword, |
| Annanaala oorukkulla achchamilladam | Because of our brother, there is no fear in the village! |
| Annanala oorugulla achchamillada | Because of our brother, there is no fear in the village! |
| Male | |
| Hey kambu sanda poduvaru | Hey, he fights with a quarterstaff, |
| Ivar kambeduthaa sandaiyittaa | If he takes up a staff and fights, |
| Ethuththu ninnu jeyichathaarappaa | Who has ever stood against him and won, man? |
| Female | |
| Hey ellarukkum sonthakararu | Hey, he is family to everyone, |
| Ivar kizhichu vacha kotta thandi | Who has ever stood beyond the boundary line he drew? |
| Ithuvaraikkum ninathaarappaa | The stoves in poor people's houses burn, |
| Male | |
| Ezhai veetu aduperiyum | Only because of him! |
| Ivaralathan | Ah, the hips of adversaries break, |
| Ada ethuthavanga idupodiyum | Only because of him! |
| Ivaralathan | Living with deep affection, |
| Female | |
| Paasathoda vaazhurathum | Is only because of him! |
| Ivaralathan | Wherever our path leads, |
| Enga paadhai engae ponaalum | It is only alongside him! |
| Ivarodathan | Hey, what of Cheran or Chozhan? |
| Male | |
| Hey cheran enna chozhan enna | What of the bravery of the Pandyas? |
| Paandiyaru veeram enna | Our elder brother is above all of them, man! |
| Enga annan athukku melada | Born into the lineage that wields the sword, |
| Valyenthum vamsathula vanthurukkum | Because of our brother, there is no fear in the village! |
| Annanaala oorukkulla achchamillada | No fear, no fear! |
| Illadaa Illadaa | The path that great leaders walked, |
| Male | |
| Thalaivarellam vantha paadha | Is the path our brother walks now, |
| Enga annan ippa nadakkurathum | Sing a song about that, man! |
| Athuthannu paattu paadappaa | Hey, every grown-up girl, |
| Female | |
| Hey aalana ponnai ellam | Desires deep in her heart, |
| Adi manasukkulla virumpurathum | A bridegroom just like our brother, man! |
| Annan pola mappilaithaanapaa | All the huts hold your strength, |
| Male | |
| Kudisaiyellam ungaloda balam irukkuthu | In this, there is a place in the hearts of crores of Tamils! |
| Ithil kodi kodi tamizhar nenjil idamirukkuthu | In every village, there is talk about you, |
| Female :Orrukkooru unna pathi pechuirukkuthu | Ah, our very breath exists for you! |
| Ada unakkuthaaanae engaloda moochchirukkuthu | Hey, what of Cheran or Chozhan? |
| Male | |
| Hey cheran enna chozhan enna | What of the bravery of the Pandyas? |
| Paandiyaru veeram enna | Our elder brother is above all of them, man! |
| Enga annan athukku melada | Born into the lineage that wields the sword, |
| Valyenthum vamsathula vanthurukkum | Because of our brother, there is no fear in the village! |
| Annanaala oorukkulla achchamillada | Hey, what of Cheran or Chozhan? |
| Male | |
| Hey cheran enna chozhan enna | What of the bravery of the Pandyas? |
| Paandiyaru veeram enna | Our elder brother is above all of them, man! |
| Enga annan athukku melada | Born into the lineage that wields the sword, |
| Valyenthum vamsathula vanthurukkum | Because of our brother, there is no fear in the village! |
| Annanaala oorukkulla achchamillada | Hey, what of Cheran or Chozhan? |
| Male | |
| Hey cheran enna chozhan enna | What of the bravery of the Pandyas? |
| Paandiyaru veeram enna | Our elder brother is above all of them, man! |
| Enga annan athukku melada | Born into the lineage that wields the sword, |
| Female :Valyenthum vamsathula vanthurukkum | Because of our brother, there is no fear in the village! |
| Annanaala oorukkulla achchamillada | |
ஹே ஏரிக்கரை காத்தடிக்க
ஏலேலோ பாட்டெடுக்க
ஊருக்குள்ள ஊர்க்காவல் நெறஞ்சுருக்க
யார் படிப்பா பின்பாட்டு
அட நான் படிப்பேன் முன் பாட்டு
Hey, as the breeze blows on the lake bank,
As a folk song is being raised,
While town protection is filled across the village,
Who will sing the chorus / back-up song?
Ah, I will sing the lead song!
ஹேய் யார்ரா அவன் பாடறது
என் பேரன வாழ்த்தி பாடறா
Hey, who is that singing over there?
He is singing praises of my grandson!
பாக்காம எப்படிங்க பாடறது
How can he sing without seeing him?
பாத்துட்டீல்ல இப்ப பாடு
Now that you've seen him, sing now!
அட மச்சம் இருக்கற சுந்தரி மச்சான் பேர சொல்லடி
ஆ வெட்டருவா மீசைய வெவறமாக பாடடி
அட மச்சம் இருக்கற சுந்தரி மச்சான் பேர சொல்லடி
ஆ வெட்டருவா மீசைய வெவறமாக பாடடி
Hey beautiful girl with a mole,
Say your lover's name!
Sing in detail about the man with the sickle-like mustache!
Hey beautiful girl with a mole,
Say your lover's name!
Sing in detail about the man with the sickle-like mustache!
டே டே டே என்னடா
இது சுந்தரி சொல்லடினு சொதப்பற
இப்படியாடா வாழ்த்தறது
Hey hey hey, what is this?
You are messing up by asking the girl to name her lover!
Is this how you praise someone?
வேற எப்படிங்கய்யா வாழ்த்தறது
How else should I praise him, sir?
இந்தா எடுத்து உடறேன் புடிச்சுக்கோ
கருணையிலே வள்ளலாரு
வீரத்திலே ஐய்யனாரு
அழகில் இவர் எம்ஜிஆரு டா
Here, let me give you a song, catch it!
In generosity, he is like Vallalar!
In bravery, he is like Lord Ayyanar!
In beauty, he is like MGR, man!
ஐயா எடுத்து உட்டுட்டீங்கள்ள
இப்ப பாருங்க
Sir, you threw it out well!
Now watch this!
ஹே சேரன் என்ன சோழன் என்ன
பாண்டியரு வீரம் என்ன
எங்க அண்ணன் அதுக்கு மேலடா
வாளேந்தும் வம்சத்துல வந்துருக்கும்
அண்ணனால ஊருக்குள்ள அச்சமில்லடா
Hey, what of Cheran or Chozhan?
What of the bravery of the Pandyas?
Our elder brother is above all of them, man!
Born into the lineage that wields the sword,
Because of our brother, there is no fear in the village!
ஹே சேரன் என்ன சோழன் என்ன
பாண்டியரு வீரம் என்ன
எங்க அண்ணன் அதுக்கு மேலடா
வாளேந்தும் வம்சத்துல வந்துருக்கும்
அண்ணனால ஊருக்குள்ள அச்சமில்லடா
Hey, what of Cheran or Chozhan?
What of the bravery of the Pandyas?
Our elder brother is above all of them, man!
Born into the lineage that wields the sword,
Because of our brother, there is no fear in the village!
ஆண் குழு :
அள்ளித் தந்து அள்ளித் தந்து
ரேகையில்ல கையில் பாரு
பெண் குழு :
அண்ணனோட கண் ஜாடையில்
ஆடுமடா இந்த ஊரு
Hey, what of Cheran or Chozhan?
What of the bravery of the Pandyas?
Our elder brother is above all of them, man!
Born into the lineage that wields the sword,
Because of our brother, there is no fear in the village!
Because of our brother, there is no fear in the village!
ஹே சேரன் என்ன சோழன் என்ன
பாண்டியரு வீரம் என்ன
எங்க அண்ணன் அதுக்கு மேலடா
வாளேந்தும் வம்சத்துல வந்துருக்கும்
அண்ணனால ஊருக்குள்ள அச்சமில்லடா
Hey, he fights with a quarterstaff,
If he takes up a staff and fights,
Who has ever stood against him and won, man?
ஹே கம்பு சண்ட போடுவாரு
இவர் கம்பெடுத்தா சண்டையிட்டா
எதுத்து நின்னு ஜெயிச்சதாரப்பா
Hey, he is family to everyone,
Who has ever stood beyond the boundary line he drew?
The stoves in poor people's houses burn,
ஹே எல்லோருக்கும் சொந்தக்காரரு
இவர் கிழிச்சு வச்ச கோட்ட தாண்டி
இதுவரைக்கும் நின்னதாரப்பா
Only because of him!
Ah, the hips of adversaries break,
Only because of him!
Living with deep affection,
ஏழை வீட்டு அடுப்பெறியும் இவராலதான்
அட எதுத்தவங்க இடுப்பொடியும் இவரால தான்
பாசத்தோட வாழறதும் இவரால தான்
எங்க பாதை எங்கே போனாலும் இவரோட தான்
Is only because of him!
Wherever our path leads,
It is only alongside him!
Hey, what of Cheran or Chozhan?
ஹே சேரன் என்ன சோழன் என்ன
பாண்டியரு வீரம் என்ன
எங்க அண்ணன் அதுக்கு மேலடா
வாளேந்தும் வம்சத்துல வந்துருக்கும்
அண்ணனால ஊருக்குள்ள அச்சமில்லடா
இல்லடா இல்லேடா
What of the bravery of the Pandyas?
Our elder brother is above all of them, man!
Born into the lineage that wields the sword,
Because of our brother, there is no fear in the village!
No fear, no fear!
The path that great leaders walked,
ஆண் குழு :
ஹே மத்தளம் கொட்டுற மத்தளம் கொட்டுற
பெண் குழு :
மயிலு உனக்கு மயிலு உனக்கு
ஆண் குழு :
மச்சான் வீட்டுல மச்சான் வீட்டுல
பெண் குழு :
விருந்து இருக்கு விருந்து இருக்கு
கொழுந்து வெத்தல
ஆண் குழு :
மடிச்சு கொடுத்து
பெண் குழு :
மடிக்கும் போது
ஆண் குழு :
மனச பறிச்சு
குழு :
அலுக்கி குலுக்கி மினிக்கி சிரிச்சு
ஜோடி சேந்துக்கம்மா
Is the path our brother walks now,
Sing a song about that, man!
Hey, every grown-up girl,
தலைவரெல்லாம் வந்த பாத
எங்க அண்ணன் இப்ப நடக்கறதும்
அதுதான்னு பாட்டு பாடப்பா
ஹே ஆளான பொண்ணை எல்லாம்
அடி மனசுக்குள்ள விரும்புறதும்
அண்ணன் போல மாப்பிள்ளதான் பா
Desires deep in her heart,
A bridegroom just like our brother, man!
All the huts hold your strength,
குடிசையெல்லாம் உங்களோட பலம் இருக்குது
இதில் கோடி கோடி தமிழர் நெஞ்சில் இடமிருக்குது
ஊருக்கூரு உன்ன பத்தி பேச்சுருக்குது
அட உனக்குத்தானே எங்களோட மூச்சுருக்குது
In this, there is a place in the hearts of crores of Tamils!
In every village, there is talk about you,
Ah, our very breath exists for you!
Hey, what of Cheran or Chozhan?
ஹே சேரன் என்ன சோழன் என்ன
பாண்டியரு வீரம் என்ன
எங்க அண்ணன் அதுக்கு மேலடா
வாளேந்தும் வம்சத்துல வந்துருக்கும்
அண்ணனால ஊருக்குள்ள அச்சமில்லடா
What of the bravery of the Pandyas?
Our elder brother is above all of them, man!
Born into the lineage that wields the sword,
Because of our brother, there is no fear in the village!
Hey, what of Cheran or Chozhan?
ஹே சேரன் என்ன சோழன் என்ன
பாண்டியரு வீரம் என்ன
எங்க அண்ணன் அதுக்கு மேலடா
வாளேந்தும் வம்சத்துல வந்துருக்கும்
அண்ணனால ஊருக்குள்ள அச்சமில்லடா
What of the bravery of the Pandyas?
Our elder brother is above all of them, man!
Born into the lineage that wields the sword,
Because of our brother, there is no fear in the village!
Hey, what of Cheran or Chozhan?
ஆண் குழு :
அள்ளித் தந்து அள்ளித் தந்து
ரேகையில்ல கையில் பாரு
பெண் குழு :
அண்ணனோட கண் ஜாடையில்
ஆடுமடா இந்த ஊரு
What of the bravery of the Pandyas?
Our elder brother is above all of them, man!
Born into the lineage that wields the sword,
Because of our brother, there is no fear in the village!
ஹே சேரன் என்ன சோழன் என்ன
பாண்டியரு வீரம் என்ன
எங்க அண்ணன் அதுக்கு மேலடா
வாளேந்தும் வம்சத்துல வந்துருக்கும்
அண்ணனால ஊருக்குள்ள அச்சமில்லடா
Hey erikkarai kaathu adikka
Hey, as the breeze blows on the lake bank,
Yelelo paatu edukka
As a folk song is being raised,
Oorukkulla oor kaaval neranchu irukka
While town protection is filled across the village,
Yaar padipaa pin paatu
Who will sing the chorus / back-up song?
Ada naan padippen mun paatu
Ah, I will sing the lead song!
Hey yaaruda avan paadurathu
Hey, who is that singing over there?
En peranai vaazthi paaduraa
He is singing praises of my grandson!
Paakama eppadi paadurathu
How can he sing without seeing him?
Paathutala ippa paadu
Now that you've seen him, sing now!
Adi macham irukkura sundhari
Hey beautiful girl with a mole,
Machaan pera solladi
Say your lover's name!
Aa vettaruvaa meesaiya vevaramaga paadadi
Sing in detail about the man with the sickle-like mustache!
Adi macham irukkura sundhari
Hey beautiful girl with a mole,
Machaan pera solladi
Say your lover's name!
Aa vettaruvaa meesaiya vevaramaga paadadi
Sing in detail about the man with the sickle-like mustache!
Dei dei dei ennada
Hey hey hey, what is this?
Sundhari solladinu sothappura
You are messing up by asking the girl to name her lover!
Ippadiyada vazhthurathu
Is this how you praise someone?
Vera eppadingaiyaa vazhthurathu
How else should I praise him, sir?
Indha eduthu uduren pudichuho
Here, let me give you a song, catch it!
Karunaiyilae vallalaaru
In generosity, he is like Vallalar!
Veerathilae iyyanaaru
In bravery, he is like Lord Ayyanar!
Azhagil ivar mgryaaru da
In beauty, he is like MGR, man!
Aiyaa eduthu uttutingala
Sir, you threw it out well!
Ippa paarunga
Now watch this!
Hey cheran enna chozhan enna
Hey, what of Cheran or Chozhan?
Paandiyaru veeram enna
What of the bravery of the Pandyas?
Enga annan athukku melada
Our elder brother is above all of them, man!
Valyenthum vamsathula vanthurukkum
Born into the lineage that wields the sword,
Annanaala oorukkulla achchamillada
Because of our brother, there is no fear in the village!
Hey cheran enna chozhan enna
Hey, what of Cheran or Chozhan?
Paandiyaru veeram enna
What of the bravery of the Pandyas?
Enga annan athukku melada
Our elder brother is above all of them, man!
Valyenthum vamsathula vanthurukkum
Born into the lineage that wields the sword,
Annanaala oorukkulla achchamillada
Because of our brother, there is no fear in the village!
Hey cheran enna chozhan enna
Hey, what of Cheran or Chozhan?
Paandiyaru veeram enna
What of the bravery of the Pandyas?
Enga annan athukku melada
Our elder brother is above all of them, man!
Valyenthum vamsathula vanthurukkum
Born into the lineage that wields the sword,
Annanaala oorukkulla achchamilladam
Because of our brother, there is no fear in the village!
Annanala oorugulla achchamillada
Because of our brother, there is no fear in the village!
Hey kambu sanda poduvaru
Hey, he fights with a quarterstaff,
Ivar kambeduthaa sandaiyittaa
If he takes up a staff and fights,
Ethuththu ninnu jeyichathaarappaa
Who has ever stood against him and won, man?
Hey ellarukkum sonthakararu
Hey, he is family to everyone,
Ivar kizhichu vacha kotta thandi
Who has ever stood beyond the boundary line he drew?
Ithuvaraikkum ninathaarappaa
The stoves in poor people's houses burn,
Ezhai veetu aduperiyum
Only because of him!
Ivaralathan
Ah, the hips of adversaries break,
Ada ethuthavanga idupodiyum
Only because of him!
Ivaralathan
Living with deep affection,
Paasathoda vaazhurathum
Is only because of him!
Ivaralathan
Wherever our path leads,
Enga paadhai engae ponaalum
It is only alongside him!
Ivarodathan
Hey, what of Cheran or Chozhan?
Hey cheran enna chozhan enna
What of the bravery of the Pandyas?
Paandiyaru veeram enna
Our elder brother is above all of them, man!
Enga annan athukku melada
Born into the lineage that wields the sword,
Valyenthum vamsathula vanthurukkum
Because of our brother, there is no fear in the village!
Annanaala oorukkulla achchamillada
No fear, no fear!
Illadaa Illadaa
The path that great leaders walked,
Thalaivarellam vantha paadha
Is the path our brother walks now,
Enga annan ippa nadakkurathum
Sing a song about that, man!
Athuthannu paattu paadappaa
Hey, every grown-up girl,
Hey aalana ponnai ellam
Desires deep in her heart,
Adi manasukkulla virumpurathum
A bridegroom just like our brother, man!
Annan pola mappilaithaanapaa
All the huts hold your strength,
Kudisaiyellam ungaloda balam irukkuthu
In this, there is a place in the hearts of crores of Tamils!
Ithil kodi kodi tamizhar nenjil idamirukkuthu
In every village, there is talk about you,
Female :Orrukkooru unna pathi pechuirukkuthu
Ah, our very breath exists for you!
Ada unakkuthaaanae engaloda moochchirukkuthu
Hey, what of Cheran or Chozhan?
Hey cheran enna chozhan enna
What of the bravery of the Pandyas?
Paandiyaru veeram enna
Our elder brother is above all of them, man!
Enga annan athukku melada
Born into the lineage that wields the sword,
Valyenthum vamsathula vanthurukkum
Because of our brother, there is no fear in the village!
Annanaala oorukkulla achchamillada
Hey, what of Cheran or Chozhan?
Hey cheran enna chozhan enna
What of the bravery of the Pandyas?
Paandiyaru veeram enna
Our elder brother is above all of them, man!
Enga annan athukku melada
Born into the lineage that wields the sword,
Valyenthum vamsathula vanthurukkum
Because of our brother, there is no fear in the village!
Annanaala oorukkulla achchamillada
Hey, what of Cheran or Chozhan?
Hey cheran enna chozhan enna
What of the bravery of the Pandyas?
Paandiyaru veeram enna
Our elder brother is above all of them, man!
Enga annan athukku melada
Born into the lineage that wields the sword,
Female :Valyenthum vamsathula vanthurukkum
Because of our brother, there is no fear in the village!
Annanaala oorukkulla achchamillada
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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