Dowlathana Rowdy
From Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam · 2023
- Lyricist
- Kanchana Logan
- Singers
- G. V. Prakash Kumar, Kanchana Logan
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Details
- Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam2023
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Ye dowlathana rowdy | Hey, wealthy and powerful rowdy! |
| Kedikkellam kedi | The crook of all crooks! |
| Pera sonna | If his name is spoken, |
| Kola nadungum | The inside of your gut will tremble with fear! |
| Vandhu ninna | If he comes and stands, |
| Nilanadukkam | It causes an earthquake! |
| Male | |
| Ye dowlathana rowdy | Hey, wealthy and powerful rowdy! |
| Kedikkellam kedi | The crook of all crooks! |
| Pera sonna | If his name is spoken, |
| Kola nadungum | The inside of your gut will tremble with fear! |
| Vandhu ninna | If he comes and stands, |
| Nilanadukkam | It causes an earthquake! |
| Chorus | |
| Mandaiyila onnu vechchaa | If he hits you on the head once, |
| Mannu ulla poyiduva | You will go under the earth! |
| Mannu thondura neraththula | In the time it takes to dig the soil, |
| Design design aayiduva | You will get crushed into different designs! |
| Chorus | |
| Mandaiyila onnu vechchaa | If he hits you on the head once, |
| Mannu ulla poyiduva | You will go under the earth! |
| Mannu thondura neraththula | In the time it takes to dig the soil, |
| Design design aayiduva | You will get crushed into different designs! |
| Male | |
| Paamba kandaa | Seeing a snake, |
| Paamba kandaa | Seeing a snake, |
| Padaiyae nadungum | Even an army trembles! |
| Enga annana ththaan | Just looking at our elder brother, |
| Paatha podhum | When you see him, |
| Paambae nadungum | Even the snake trembles! |
| Koiyala | Darn it! |
| Male | |
| Paamba kandaa | Seeing a snake, |
| Paamba kandaa | Seeing a snake, |
| Padaiyae nadungum | Even an army trembles! |
| Enga annanoda pera sonna | If you say our brother's name, |
| Bombay ve nadungum | Even Bombay trembles! |
| Male | |
| Eai eai indha baasha | Hey hey, this Baasha, |
| Oru thadava sonna | If he says it once, |
| Nooru thadava sonna maadhri | It's like saying it a hundred times! |
| Nooru thadava sonna maadhri | It's like saying it a hundred times! |
| Nooru thadava sonna maadhri | It's like saying it a hundred times! |
| Male | |
| Yei venga mavan | Hey, the tiger's son, |
| Othaiyila | All alone, |
| Verithanama vettaiyaada | To hunt ferocious and wildly, |
| Ninnurukkaan | He stands here! |
| Venga mavan | The tiger's son, |
| Othaiyila | All alone, |
| Verithanama vettaiyaada | To hunt ferocious and wildly, |
| Vandhirukkaan | He has arrived! |
| Male | |
| Yea! korukkupettai kooda soru | Yeah! Korukkupet is a pot of rice, |
| Moolappathiram enakku vodu | Moolakothalam is my tile roof, |
| Vyasarpadi yerakkam | Vyasarpadi is a slope, |
| Yenga kusuniigengellam | If all our local gang, |
| Koralu kuduththaa | Raises their voice, |
| Steelu saamaan parakkum | Steel utensils will fly! |
| Male | |
| Yea! korukkupettai kooda soru | Yeah! Korukkupet is a pot of rice, |
| Moolappathiram enakku vodu | Moolakothalam is my tile roof, |
| Vyasarpadi yerakkam | Vyasarpadi is a slope, |
| Yenga kusuniigengellam | If all our local gang, |
| Koralu kuduththaa | Raises their voice, |
| Steelu saamaan parakkum | Steel utensils will fly! |
| Male | |
| Yea koonapaiya goparapaiya | Hey hunchback boy, crooked boy, |
| Meenu vikira naanu | I am the one selling fish, |
| Unna issa kelvi keetu | Asking you tricky questions, |
| Paissa kaila kodupen naanu | I'm the one who will give money in your hand! |
| Male | |
| Puliyanthoappula puliya oothi | Pouring tamarind in Pulianthope, |
| Kolaiya kalakkuven | I will stir up murder, |
| Kaakaa thoappula | In Kaka Thope, |
| Arakka parakka | Hurry-scurry, |
| Saaman thulaakkuven | I will lift up the goods! |
| Male | |
| Melu keesha | Top to bottom, |
| Melu keesha | Top to bottom, |
| Orangkattiduven | I will push you aside, |
| Nee engalukke | If you try to give us, |
| Chiken kuduthaa | A bad move/trouble, |
| Kaala vettiduven | I'll chop your leg off! |
| Male | |
| Naan saarnu varum yeraa | I am the heavy wave rolling in, |
| Nee maattikinaa teraa | If you get caught, you are done for, |
| Naan localukku local aalu | I am local among locals, |
| Viththa kaattum pura | A trick-performing pigeon, |
| Male | |
| Naan saarnu varum yeraa | I am the heavy wave rolling in, |
| Nee maattikinaa teraa | If you get caught, you are done for, |
| Naan localukku local aalu | I am local among locals, |
| Viththa kaattum pura | A trick-performing pigeon, |
| Male | |
| Yea dhamu dhamu | Yeah, thumping sound, |
| Dhammalu dhammalu | Exploding sound, |
| Dhamm vutta dhammal vutta | If smoke is blown, if smoke is blown, |
| Achinu puchinu podhu | It goes topsy-turvy, |
| Naan assulu passulu | If I deliver real, |
| Kathaya kodhutha | Original stories, |
| Naasithi aakum kaadhu | Your ears will burst! |
| Chorus | |
| Mandaiyila onnu vechchaa | If he hits you on the head once, |
| Mannu ulla poyiduva | You will go under the earth! |
| Mannu thondura neraththula | In the time it takes to dig the soil, |
| Design design aayiduva | You will get crushed into different designs! |
| Chorus | |
| Mandaiyila onnu vechchaa | If he hits you on the head once, |
| Mannu ulla poyiduva | You will go under the earth! |
| Mannu thondura neraththula | In the time it takes to dig the soil, |
| Design design aayiduva | You will get crushed into different designs! |
| Male | |
| Paamba kandaa | Seeing a snake, |
| Paamba kandaa | Seeing a snake, |
| Padaiyae nadungum | Even an army trembles! |
| Enga annana ththaan | Just looking at our elder brother, |
| Paatha podhum | When you see him, |
| Paambae nadungum | Even the snake trembles! |
| Koiyala | Darn it! |
| Male | |
| Paamba kandaa | Seeing a snake, |
| Paamba kandaa | Seeing a snake, |
| Padaiyae nadungum | Even an army trembles! |
| Enga annanoda pera sonna | If you say our brother's name, |
| Bombay ve nadungum | Even Bombay trembles! |
| Male | |
| Yei venga mavan | Hey, the tiger's son, |
| Othaiyila | All alone, |
| Verithanama vettaiyaada | To hunt ferocious and wildly, |
| Ninnurukkaan | He stands here! |
| Venga mavan | The tiger's son, |
| Othaiyila | All alone, |
| Verithanama vettaiyaada | To hunt ferocious and wildly, |
| Vandhirukkaan | He has arrived! |
| Male | |
| Kyaa re setting ah | What man, is this a setup? |
| Venga mavan othaiyila nikkuren | The tiger's son is standing alone! |
| Dhill irundha vanga le | If you have guts, come on! |
டவுலத்தானா ரவுடி
கேடிக்கெல்லாம் கேடி
பேரா சொன்னா
கொல நடுங்கும்
வந்து நின்னா
நிலநடுக்கம்
Hey, wealthy and powerful rowdy!
The crook of all crooks!
If his name is spoken,
The inside of your gut will tremble with fear!
If he comes and stands,
It causes an earthquake!
டவுலத்தானா ரவுடி
கேடிக்கெல்லாம் கேடி
பேரா சொன்னா
கொல நடுங்கும்
வந்து நின்னா
நிலநடுக்கம்
Hey, wealthy and powerful rowdy!
The crook of all crooks!
If his name is spoken,
The inside of your gut will tremble with fear!
If he comes and stands,
It causes an earthquake!
ஆண் குழு :
{மண்டையில ஒண்ணு வெச்சா
மண்ணு உள்ள போயிடுவா
மண்ணு தோண்டுற நேரத்துல
டிசைன் டிசைன் ஆயிடுவா} (2)
If he hits you on the head once,
You will go under the earth!
In the time it takes to dig the soil,
You will get crushed into different designs!
பாம்பா கண்டா
பாம்பா கண்டா
படையே நடுங்கும்
எங்க அண்ணனத்தான்
பாத்த போதும்
பாம்பே நடுங்கும்
கொய்யாலா
If he hits you on the head once,
You will go under the earth!
In the time it takes to dig the soil,
You will get crushed into different designs!
பாம்பா கண்டா
பாம்பா கண்டா
படையே நடுங்கும்
எங்க அண்ணனனோட
பேர சொன்னா
பாம்பேவே நடுங்கும்
Seeing a snake,
Seeing a snake,
Even an army trembles!
Just looking at our elder brother,
When you see him,
Even the snake trembles!
Darn it!
ஏய் ஏய் இந்த பாஷா
ஒரு தடவ சொன்னா
நூறு தடவ சொன்ன மாதிரி
நூறுதடவ சொன்ன மாதிரி
நூறு தடவ சொன்ன மாதிரி
Seeing a snake,
Seeing a snake,
Even an army trembles!
If you say our brother's name,
Even Bombay trembles!
ஏய் வேங்க மவன்
ஒத்தயில வெறித்தனமா
வேட்டையாட நின்னுருக்கான்
வேங்க மவன்
ஒத்தயில வெறித்தனமா
வேட்டையாட வந்து இருக்கான்
Hey hey, this Baasha,
If he says it once,
It's like saying it a hundred times!
It's like saying it a hundred times!
It's like saying it a hundred times!
ஏ! கொருக்குப்பேட்டை கூட சோறு
மூலப்பத்திரம் எனக்கு வூடு
வியாசர்பாடி இரக்கம்
எங்க குசுமிங்கெல்லாம்
கொரலு குடுத்தா
ஸ்டீலு சாமான் பறக்கும்
Hey, the tiger's son,
All alone,
To hunt ferocious and wildly,
He stands here!
The tiger's son,
All alone,
To hunt ferocious and wildly,
He has arrived!
ஏ! கொருக்குப்பேட்டை கூட சோறு
மூலப்பத்திரம் எனக்கு வூடு
வியாசர்பாடி இரக்கம்
எங்க குசுமிங்கெல்லாம்
கொரலு குடுத்தா
ஸ்டீலு சாமான் பறக்கும்
Yeah! Korukkupet is a pot of rice,
Moolakothalam is my tile roof,
Vyasarpadi is a slope,
If all our local gang,
Raises their voice,
Steel utensils will fly!
ஏ! கோனபையா கொப்பரபையா
மீனு விக்கிற நானு
உன்ன ஐசா கேள்வி கேட்டு
பைசா கைல கொடுப்பேன்
Yeah! Korukkupet is a pot of rice,
Moolakothalam is my tile roof,
Vyasarpadi is a slope,
If all our local gang,
Raises their voice,
Steel utensils will fly!
நான் புளியந்தோப்புல புளிய ஊத்தி
கொலைய கலக்குவேன்
காக்கா தோப்புல
அரக்க பரக்கா
சாமன் துலக்குவேன்
Hey hunchback boy, crooked boy,
I am the one selling fish,
Asking you tricky questions,
I'm the one who will give money in your hand!
ஹே மேலு கிஷா
மேலு கிஷா
ஓரங்கட்டிடுவேன்
நீ எங்களுக்கே
சிக்கன் குடுத்தா
கால வெட்டிடுவேன்
Pouring tamarind in Pulianthope,
I will stir up murder,
In Kaka Thope,
Hurry-scurry,
I will lift up the goods!
நான் சர்னு வர்ர இறா
நீ மாட்டிகினா டெரா
நான் லோக்கலுக்கு லோக்கல் ஆளு
வித்த காட்டும் புறா
Top to bottom,
Top to bottom,
I will push you aside,
If you try to give us,
A bad move/trouble,
I'll chop your leg off!
நான் சர்னு வர்ர இறா
நீ மாட்டிகினா டெரா
நான் லோக்கலுக்கு லோக்கல் ஆளு
வித்த காட்டும் புறா
I am the heavy wave rolling in,
If you get caught, you are done for,
I am local among locals,
A trick-performing pigeon,
ஏ டம்மு டம்மு
டமாலு டமாலு
டம்மு உட்டா டமாலு உட்டா
அச்சினு புச்சினு போது
நான் அசுலு பசுலு
கதையா கொடுத்தா
நாஸ்தி ஆகும் காத்து
I am the heavy wave rolling in,
If you get caught, you are done for,
I am local among locals,
A trick-performing pigeon,
ஆண் மற்றும் குழு :
டவுலத்தானா ரவுடி
கேடிக்கெல்லாம் கேடி
பேரா சொன்னா
கொல நடுங்கும்
வந்து நின்னா
நிலநடுக்கம்
Yeah, thumping sound,
Exploding sound,
If smoke is blown, if smoke is blown,
It goes topsy-turvy,
If I deliver real,
Original stories,
Your ears will burst!
ஆண் மற்றும் குழு :
டவுலத்தானா ரவுடி
கேடிக்கெல்லாம் கேடி
பேரா சொன்னா
கொல நடுங்கும்
வந்து நின்னா
நிலநடுக்கம்
If he hits you on the head once,
You will go under the earth!
In the time it takes to dig the soil,
You will get crushed into different designs!
ஆண் குழு :
{மண்டையில ஒண்ணு வெச்சா
மண்ணு உள்ள போயிடுவா
மண்ணு தோண்டுற நேரத்துல
டிசைன் டிசைன் ஆயிடுவா} (2)
If he hits you on the head once,
You will go under the earth!
In the time it takes to dig the soil,
You will get crushed into different designs!
பாம்பா கண்டா
பாம்பா கண்டா
படையே நடுங்கும்
எங்க அண்ணனத்தான்
பாத்த போதும்
பாம்பே நடுங்கும்
கொய்யாலா
Seeing a snake,
Seeing a snake,
Even an army trembles!
Just looking at our elder brother,
When you see him,
Even the snake trembles!
Darn it!
பாம்பா கண்டா
பாம்பா கண்டா
படையே நடுங்கும்
எங்க அண்ணனனோட
பேர சொன்னா
பாம்பேவே நடுங்கும்
Seeing a snake,
Seeing a snake,
Even an army trembles!
If you say our brother's name,
Even Bombay trembles!
ஏய் வேங்க மவன்
ஒத்தயில வெறித்தனமா
வேட்டையாட நின்னுருக்கான்
வேங்க மவன்
ஒத்தயில வெறித்தனமா
வேட்டையாட வந்து இருக்கான்
Hey, the tiger's son,
All alone,
To hunt ferocious and wildly,
He stands here!
The tiger's son,
All alone,
To hunt ferocious and wildly,
He has arrived!
வசனம் ...
What man, is this a setup?
The tiger's son is standing alone!
If you have guts, come on!
Ye dowlathana rowdy
Hey, wealthy and powerful rowdy!
Kedikkellam kedi
The crook of all crooks!
Pera sonna
If his name is spoken,
Kola nadungum
The inside of your gut will tremble with fear!
Vandhu ninna
If he comes and stands,
Nilanadukkam
It causes an earthquake!
Ye dowlathana rowdy
Hey, wealthy and powerful rowdy!
Kedikkellam kedi
The crook of all crooks!
Pera sonna
If his name is spoken,
Kola nadungum
The inside of your gut will tremble with fear!
Vandhu ninna
If he comes and stands,
Nilanadukkam
It causes an earthquake!
Mandaiyila onnu vechchaa
If he hits you on the head once,
Mannu ulla poyiduva
You will go under the earth!
Mannu thondura neraththula
In the time it takes to dig the soil,
Design design aayiduva
You will get crushed into different designs!
Mandaiyila onnu vechchaa
If he hits you on the head once,
Mannu ulla poyiduva
You will go under the earth!
Mannu thondura neraththula
In the time it takes to dig the soil,
Design design aayiduva
You will get crushed into different designs!
Paamba kandaa
Seeing a snake,
Paamba kandaa
Seeing a snake,
Padaiyae nadungum
Even an army trembles!
Enga annana ththaan
Just looking at our elder brother,
Paatha podhum
When you see him,
Paambae nadungum
Even the snake trembles!
Koiyala
Darn it!
Paamba kandaa
Seeing a snake,
Paamba kandaa
Seeing a snake,
Padaiyae nadungum
Even an army trembles!
Enga annanoda pera sonna
If you say our brother's name,
Bombay ve nadungum
Even Bombay trembles!
Eai eai indha baasha
Hey hey, this Baasha,
Oru thadava sonna
If he says it once,
Nooru thadava sonna maadhri
It's like saying it a hundred times!
Nooru thadava sonna maadhri
It's like saying it a hundred times!
Nooru thadava sonna maadhri
It's like saying it a hundred times!
Yei venga mavan
Hey, the tiger's son,
Othaiyila
All alone,
Verithanama vettaiyaada
To hunt ferocious and wildly,
Ninnurukkaan
He stands here!
Venga mavan
The tiger's son,
Othaiyila
All alone,
Verithanama vettaiyaada
To hunt ferocious and wildly,
Vandhirukkaan
He has arrived!
Yea! korukkupettai kooda soru
Yeah! Korukkupet is a pot of rice,
Moolappathiram enakku vodu
Moolakothalam is my tile roof,
Vyasarpadi yerakkam
Vyasarpadi is a slope,
Yenga kusuniigengellam
If all our local gang,
Koralu kuduththaa
Raises their voice,
Steelu saamaan parakkum
Steel utensils will fly!
Yea! korukkupettai kooda soru
Yeah! Korukkupet is a pot of rice,
Moolappathiram enakku vodu
Moolakothalam is my tile roof,
Vyasarpadi yerakkam
Vyasarpadi is a slope,
Yenga kusuniigengellam
If all our local gang,
Koralu kuduththaa
Raises their voice,
Steelu saamaan parakkum
Steel utensils will fly!
Yea koonapaiya goparapaiya
Hey hunchback boy, crooked boy,
Meenu vikira naanu
I am the one selling fish,
Unna issa kelvi keetu
Asking you tricky questions,
Paissa kaila kodupen naanu
I'm the one who will give money in your hand!
Puliyanthoappula puliya oothi
Pouring tamarind in Pulianthope,
Kolaiya kalakkuven
I will stir up murder,
Kaakaa thoappula
In Kaka Thope,
Arakka parakka
Hurry-scurry,
Saaman thulaakkuven
I will lift up the goods!
Melu keesha
Top to bottom,
Melu keesha
Top to bottom,
Orangkattiduven
I will push you aside,
Nee engalukke
If you try to give us,
Chiken kuduthaa
A bad move/trouble,
Kaala vettiduven
I'll chop your leg off!
Naan saarnu varum yeraa
I am the heavy wave rolling in,
Nee maattikinaa teraa
If you get caught, you are done for,
Naan localukku local aalu
I am local among locals,
Viththa kaattum pura
A trick-performing pigeon,
Naan saarnu varum yeraa
I am the heavy wave rolling in,
Nee maattikinaa teraa
If you get caught, you are done for,
Naan localukku local aalu
I am local among locals,
Viththa kaattum pura
A trick-performing pigeon,
Yea dhamu dhamu
Yeah, thumping sound,
Dhammalu dhammalu
Exploding sound,
Dhamm vutta dhammal vutta
If smoke is blown, if smoke is blown,
Achinu puchinu podhu
It goes topsy-turvy,
Naan assulu passulu
If I deliver real,
Kathaya kodhutha
Original stories,
Naasithi aakum kaadhu
Your ears will burst!
Mandaiyila onnu vechchaa
If he hits you on the head once,
Mannu ulla poyiduva
You will go under the earth!
Mannu thondura neraththula
In the time it takes to dig the soil,
Design design aayiduva
You will get crushed into different designs!
Mandaiyila onnu vechchaa
If he hits you on the head once,
Mannu ulla poyiduva
You will go under the earth!
Mannu thondura neraththula
In the time it takes to dig the soil,
Design design aayiduva
You will get crushed into different designs!
Paamba kandaa
Seeing a snake,
Paamba kandaa
Seeing a snake,
Padaiyae nadungum
Even an army trembles!
Enga annana ththaan
Just looking at our elder brother,
Paatha podhum
When you see him,
Paambae nadungum
Even the snake trembles!
Koiyala
Darn it!
Paamba kandaa
Seeing a snake,
Paamba kandaa
Seeing a snake,
Padaiyae nadungum
Even an army trembles!
Enga annanoda pera sonna
If you say our brother's name,
Bombay ve nadungum
Even Bombay trembles!
Yei venga mavan
Hey, the tiger's son,
Othaiyila
All alone,
Verithanama vettaiyaada
To hunt ferocious and wildly,
Ninnurukkaan
He stands here!
Venga mavan
The tiger's son,
Othaiyila
All alone,
Verithanama vettaiyaada
To hunt ferocious and wildly,
Vandhirukkaan
He has arrived!
Kyaa re setting ah
What man, is this a setup?
Venga mavan othaiyila nikkuren
The tiger's son is standing alone!
Dhill irundha vanga le
If you have guts, come on!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic mass track from the film 'Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam' serves as a fierce, high-octane celebration of the protagonist's terrifying reputation, bravery, and street credibility. Delivered using heavy North Chennai slang ('Gaana' style), the lyrics paint a vivid picture of a mighty local hero who commands absolute fear and respect across the city's notorious neighborhoods.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Hyperbole (Uruvakka/Etra Ani)
“Bombay ve nadungum”
Extremely exaggerated claims used to show fearlessness and strength, such as saying that snakes tremble upon seeing him, earthquakes happen when he stands, and the city of Bombay shakes at his name.
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Yei venga mavan”
Comparing the protagonist to a tiger's son ('Venga mavan') hunting ferociously and referring to local areas in terms of household items.
Emona / Rhyme (Monai and Ethukai)
“Yea dhamu dhamu / Dhammalu dhammalu”
Use of matching internal rhyming and rhythmic sound patterns standard in North Chennai Gaana folk poetry ('Dhamu dhamu', 'Dhammalu dhammalu').
Cultural Allusion
“Oru thadava sonna nooru thadava sonna maadhri”
Referencing Rajinikanth's iconic dialogue from the blockbuster movie 'Baasha' ('Oru thadava sonna nooru thadava sonna maadhri').
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Trivia
The lyricist and co-singer Kanchana Logan incorporated authentic North Chennai 'Gaana' slang terms (such as 'Kusuni', 'Thulaakkuven', 'Koiyala') alongside popular local street geography references like Korukkupet, Vyasarpadi, and Pulianthope to give the track a distinct local flavor.
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