Hukum – Thalaivar Alappara
From Jailer · 2023
- Lyricist
- Super Subu
- Music director
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Details
- Jailer2023
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Dialogue | Dialogue |
| Male | |
| Hukum | Order! |
| Tigerka hukum | Tiger's order! |
| Male | |
| Hukum | Order! |
| Tigerka hukum | Tiger's order! |
| Chorus | |
| Alappara kelapparom | We are going to stir up a storm! |
| Dha paaru da | Look right there, man! |
| Kalavaram yeranguna | When chaos descends, |
| Dha.. daaru da | Here... have a drink, man! |
| Chorus | |
| Nelavaram puriyidha okkaruda | Understand the situation and sit down, man! |
| Thalivaru kalathula superstaru da | The leader in the arena is the Superstar, man! |
| Varamora odachida set aanavan | He is destined to break all limits. |
| Thalamora kadakura hit aanavan | He is a timeless hit transcending generations. |
| Eliyavan manasula fit aanavan | He fits right into the hearts of the common folk. |
| Mudivula jeichida urithaanavan | He is entitled to win in the ultimate end. |
| Chorus | |
| Nadakura nada puyala pochae | His casual walk became a raging storm. |
| Mudi othukuna styleya aache | Flipping his hair became the ultimate style. |
| Kanavuilla idhu realaa pochae | This is no dream; it became reality. |
| Thala mudhal adi vara | From head to toe, |
| Thalaivaru alappara | It is the Leader's grand swagger! |
| Chorus | |
| Varum thalamura veila poche | The coming generation wasted time doing nothing, |
| Ada noorku daila poche | Hey, the dial reached a hundred, |
| Sethukura idam jaila poche | The place he carved out went into the prison. |
| Sera mudhal theravara | From the starting point to the finish, |
| Thalaivarau alappara | It is the Leader's grand swagger! |
| Chorus | |
| Onn alumba paatthavan | He has witnessed all your foolish antics, |
| Ungoppan whisle-ah kaetavan | He has heard your father's enthusiastic whistles, |
| Onn mavanum peranum | He will make both your son and grandson, |
| Aatam poda veppavan | Dance along to his tunes as well! |
| Ivan paera thooka naalu paeru | Only four people are needed to carry a name/bier, |
| Pattattha parika nooru pearu | A hundred people try to snatch away his crown, |
| Kutti chevutha etti paatha | If you peep over the short wall, |
| Usura kodukka kodi paeru | There are crores of people ready to give their lives for him! |
| Male | |
| Hukum | Order! |
| Tigerka hukum | Tiger's order! |
| Chorus | |
| Alappara kelapparom | We are going to stir up a storm! |
| Thalaiveru nirantharam | The Leader is permanent! |
| Chorus | |
| Nee end card vatcha | If you put an end card, |
| Ivan trenda maathi vepan | He will change the trend entirely. |
| Nee kuliya parichi vacha | If you dig a pit for him, |
| Ivan malaiyil eri nippan | He will stand high atop a mountain. |
| Chorus | |
| Suthi adikira lathi kitta sikkina | If caught near the swirling police lathi, |
| Attakathi ellam podi dhaan | Cardboard swords will all turn to dust. |
| Kanadapadi kambeduthu suthuna | If you wildly swing a stick around, |
| Uchanthalayila idi dhaan | Thunder will strike right on top of your head! |
| Chorus | |
| Narachiduchinnu muriakadhae hey | Don't grumble just because his hair turned gray, hey! |
| Durai kitta kuraikkadhae hae | Don't bark in front of the lord, hey! |
| Sirayila sikki tholaikadhae hae | Don't get trapped in prison and ruined, hey! |
| Orasura varaiyila unakoru koraiyila | As long as you don't pick a fight, you're fine, |
| Chorus | |
| Durai nerungida mudhiyadhae hae | You cannot even get close to the lord, hey! |
| Edhu izhukudhu theriyaadhe hae | You won't even know what's dragging you down, hey! |
| Kulla narikidhu puriyadhe ahe | The sly jackal doesn't realize it, hey! |
| Vidhigala thirupura thalaivaru alapara | It's the Leader's grand swagger that bends destiny! |
| Chorus | |
| Onn alumba paatthavan | He has witnessed all your foolish antics, |
| Ungoppan whisle-ah kaetavan | He has heard your father's enthusiastic whistles, |
| Onn mavanum peranum | He will make both your son and grandson, |
| Aatam poda veppavan | Dance along to his tunes as well! |
| Ivan paera thooka naalu paeru | Only four people are needed to carry a name/bier, |
| Pattattha parika nooru pearu | A hundred people try to snatch away his crown, |
| Kutti chevutha etti paatha | If you peep over the short wall, |
| Usura kodukka kodi paeru | There are crores of people ready to give their lives for him! |
| Chorus | |
| Alappara kelapparom | We are going to stir up a storm! |
| Thalaiveru nirantharm | The Leader is permanent! |
| Male :Dei thambhi | Male: Hey younger brother... |
| Chorus :Alappara kelapparom | Chorus: We are going to stir up a storm! |
| Thalaiveru nirantharm | The Leader is permanent! |
| Male | |
| Hukum tigerka hukum | Order, Tiger's order! |
| Artham aaindha raja… | Did you get the message, king? |
வசனம் :
ரஜினிகாந்த்
Dialogue
.........................
Order!
Tiger's order!
ஹுக்கும் டைகர்கா ஹுக்கும்...
Order!
Tiger's order!
ஹுக்கும் டைகர்கா ஹுக்கும்...
We are going to stir up a storm!
Look right there, man!
When chaos descends,
Here... have a drink, man!
அலப்பறை கிளப்புறோம்......
தா பாருடா
கலவரம் எறங்குனா
தா டாருடா
நிலவரம் புரியுதா
உக்காருடா.. ...
தலைவரு களத்துல சூப்பர் ஸ்டாருடா..
Understand the situation and sit down, man!
The leader in the arena is the Superstar, man!
He is destined to break all limits.
He is a timeless hit transcending generations.
He fits right into the hearts of the common folk.
He is entitled to win in the ultimate end.
வரமொற ஒடச்சிடா செட் ஆனவன்
தலைமுறை கடக்குற ஹிட் ஆனவன்
எளியவன் மனசுல ஃபிட் ஆனவன்
முடிவுல ஜெயிச்சுட உரித்தானவன்....
His casual walk became a raging storm.
Flipping his hair became the ultimate style.
This is no dream; it became reality.
From head to toe,
It is the Leader's grand swagger!
நடக்குற நடை புயலா....ச்சே....
முடி ஒதுக்குற ஸ்டைலா....ச்சே.....
கனவில்லை இது ரியலா....ச்சே.....
தல முதல் அடி வரை தலைவரு அலப்பறை..
The coming generation wasted time doing nothing,
Hey, the dial reached a hundred,
The place he carved out went into the prison.
From the starting point to the finish,
It is the Leader's grand swagger!
வரும் தலைமுறை வெயிலா...ச்சே....
அடி நூறுக்கு டயலா...ச்சே..
செதுக்குற இடம் ஜெயிலா...ச்சே..
சிறை முதல் திரை வரை தலைவரு அலப்பறை..
He has witnessed all your foolish antics,
He has heard your father's enthusiastic whistles,
He will make both your son and grandson,
Dance along to his tunes as well!
Only four people are needed to carry a name/bier,
A hundred people try to snatch away his crown,
If you peep over the short wall,
There are crores of people ready to give their lives for him!
ஒன் அலும்ப பார்த்தவன்....
ஒங்க அப்பன் விசில கேட்டவன்......
ஒன் மவனும் பேரனும்
ஆட்டம் போட வைப்பவன்.....
Order!
Tiger's order!
பேர தூக்க நாலும் பேரு.....
பட்டத்த பறிக்க நூறு பேரு......
குட்டி செவுத்த எட்டி பார்த்தா
உசிரு கொடுக்க கோடி பேரு..
குழு :
கோ கோ கோ கோடி பேரு..
We are going to stir up a storm!
The Leader is permanent!
ஹுக்கும் டைகர்கா ஹுக்கும்...
If you put an end card,
He will change the trend entirely.
If you dig a pit for him,
He will stand high atop a mountain.
அலப்பறை கிளப்புறோம்.....
தலைவரு நிரந்தரம்.....
If caught near the swirling police lathi,
Cardboard swords will all turn to dust.
If you wildly swing a stick around,
Thunder will strike right on top of your head!
நீ எண்டு கார்டு வச்சா
இவன் ட்ரெண்ட மாத்தி வைப்பான்.....
நீ குழிய பறிச்சு வச்சா
இவன் மலையில் ஏறி நிப்பான்...
Don't grumble just because his hair turned gray, hey!
Don't bark in front of the lord, hey!
Don't get trapped in prison and ruined, hey!
As long as you don't pick a fight, you're fine,
சுத்தி அடிக்குற லத்திகிட்ட சிக்கினா
அட்டக்கத்தி எல்லாம் பொடிதான்
கண்டபடி நீ கம்பு எடுத்து சுத்துனா
உச்ச தலையில இடிதான்.....
You cannot even get close to the lord, hey!
You won't even know what's dragging you down, hey!
The sly jackal doesn't realize it, hey!
It's the Leader's grand swagger that bends destiny!
நரையிருச்சுன்னு முறைக்கா...ஏ....
துரைகிட்ட வந்து கொரைக்கா...ஏ....
சிறையில் சிக்கி தொலைக்கா...ஏ....
ஒரசற வரையில உனக்கொரு கொறையில்ல..
He has witnessed all your foolish antics,
He has heard your father's enthusiastic whistles,
He will make both your son and grandson,
Dance along to his tunes as well!
Only four people are needed to carry a name/bier,
A hundred people try to snatch away his crown,
If you peep over the short wall,
There are crores of people ready to give their lives for him!
தொட நெருங்கிட முடியா....ஹே...
எது இழுக்கிது தெரியா....ஹே....
குள்ள நரிக்குது புரியா....ஹே....
விதிகளை திருப்புற தலைவரு அலைப்பற..
We are going to stir up a storm!
The Leader is permanent!
Male: Hey younger brother...
Chorus: We are going to stir up a storm!
The Leader is permanent!
ஒன் அலும்ப பார்த்தவன்....
ஒங்க அப்பன் விசில கேட்டவன்......
ஒன் மவனும் பேரனும்
ஆட்டம் போட வைப்பவன்.....
Order, Tiger's order!
Did you get the message, king?
பேர தூக்க நாலும் பேரு.....
பட்டத்த பறிக்க நூறு பேரு......
குட்டி செவுத்த எட்டி பார்த்தா
உசிரு கொடுக்க கோடி பேரு....
அலப்பறை கிளப்புறோம்.....
தலைவரு நிரந்தரம்....
டேய் தம்பி
அலப்பறை கிளப்புறோம்....
தலைவரு நிரந்தரம்.....
ஹுக்கும் டைகர்கா ஹுக்கும்...
அர்த்தமாயிந்த ராஜா...
Dialogue
Dialogue
Hukum
Order!
Tigerka hukum
Tiger's order!
Hukum
Order!
Tigerka hukum
Tiger's order!
Alappara kelapparom
We are going to stir up a storm!
Dha paaru da
Look right there, man!
Kalavaram yeranguna
When chaos descends,
Dha.. daaru da
Here... have a drink, man!
Nelavaram puriyidha okkaruda
Understand the situation and sit down, man!
Thalivaru kalathula superstaru da
The leader in the arena is the Superstar, man!
Varamora odachida set aanavan
He is destined to break all limits.
Thalamora kadakura hit aanavan
He is a timeless hit transcending generations.
Eliyavan manasula fit aanavan
He fits right into the hearts of the common folk.
Mudivula jeichida urithaanavan
He is entitled to win in the ultimate end.
Nadakura nada puyala pochae
His casual walk became a raging storm.
Mudi othukuna styleya aache
Flipping his hair became the ultimate style.
Kanavuilla idhu realaa pochae
This is no dream; it became reality.
Thala mudhal adi vara
From head to toe,
Thalaivaru alappara
It is the Leader's grand swagger!
Varum thalamura veila poche
The coming generation wasted time doing nothing,
Ada noorku daila poche
Hey, the dial reached a hundred,
Sethukura idam jaila poche
The place he carved out went into the prison.
Sera mudhal theravara
From the starting point to the finish,
Thalaivarau alappara
It is the Leader's grand swagger!
Onn alumba paatthavan
He has witnessed all your foolish antics,
Ungoppan whisle-ah kaetavan
He has heard your father's enthusiastic whistles,
Onn mavanum peranum
He will make both your son and grandson,
Aatam poda veppavan
Dance along to his tunes as well!
Ivan paera thooka naalu paeru
Only four people are needed to carry a name/bier,
Pattattha parika nooru pearu
A hundred people try to snatch away his crown,
Kutti chevutha etti paatha
If you peep over the short wall,
Usura kodukka kodi paeru
There are crores of people ready to give their lives for him!
Hukum
Order!
Tigerka hukum
Tiger's order!
Alappara kelapparom
We are going to stir up a storm!
Thalaiveru nirantharam
The Leader is permanent!
Nee end card vatcha
If you put an end card,
Ivan trenda maathi vepan
He will change the trend entirely.
Nee kuliya parichi vacha
If you dig a pit for him,
Ivan malaiyil eri nippan
He will stand high atop a mountain.
Suthi adikira lathi kitta sikkina
If caught near the swirling police lathi,
Attakathi ellam podi dhaan
Cardboard swords will all turn to dust.
Kanadapadi kambeduthu suthuna
If you wildly swing a stick around,
Uchanthalayila idi dhaan
Thunder will strike right on top of your head!
Narachiduchinnu muriakadhae hey
Don't grumble just because his hair turned gray, hey!
Durai kitta kuraikkadhae hae
Don't bark in front of the lord, hey!
Sirayila sikki tholaikadhae hae
Don't get trapped in prison and ruined, hey!
Orasura varaiyila unakoru koraiyila
As long as you don't pick a fight, you're fine,
Durai nerungida mudhiyadhae hae
You cannot even get close to the lord, hey!
Edhu izhukudhu theriyaadhe hae
You won't even know what's dragging you down, hey!
Kulla narikidhu puriyadhe ahe
The sly jackal doesn't realize it, hey!
Vidhigala thirupura thalaivaru alapara
It's the Leader's grand swagger that bends destiny!
Onn alumba paatthavan
He has witnessed all your foolish antics,
Ungoppan whisle-ah kaetavan
He has heard your father's enthusiastic whistles,
Onn mavanum peranum
He will make both your son and grandson,
Aatam poda veppavan
Dance along to his tunes as well!
Ivan paera thooka naalu paeru
Only four people are needed to carry a name/bier,
Pattattha parika nooru pearu
A hundred people try to snatch away his crown,
Kutti chevutha etti paatha
If you peep over the short wall,
Usura kodukka kodi paeru
There are crores of people ready to give their lives for him!
Alappara kelapparom
We are going to stir up a storm!
Thalaiveru nirantharm
The Leader is permanent!
Male :Dei thambhi
Male: Hey younger brother...
Chorus :Alappara kelapparom
Chorus: We are going to stir up a storm!
Thalaiveru nirantharm
The Leader is permanent!
Hukum tigerka hukum
Order, Tiger's order!
Artham aaindha raja…
Did you get the message, king?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Hukum - Tiger Ka Hukum' from the 2023 blockbuster film Jailer is a high-octane mass anthem celebrating the unmatched legacy, aura, and dominance of Rajinikanth (Superstar). The song operates on two levels: narratively within the film, it represents the terrifying authority and command of Tiger Muthuvel Pandian (a retired jailer); meta-textually, it addresses Rajinikanth's real-life five-decade box-office reign, sending a strong message to detractors that his stardom transcends generations. Set to Anirudh Ravichander's thunderous beats and Super Subu's sharp punch lyrics, the song highlights Rajinikanth's iconic walk, hairstyle, and mass appeal that spans grandfathers, fathers, sons, and grandsons alike. It asserts that while many attempt to claim the throne, 'Thalaivar' remains permanent and unshakeable at the top.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Varamora odachida set aanavan / Thalamora kadakura hit aanavan”
Repetition of sound patterns and structures across parallel lines creating rhythmic drive.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Varamora odachida set aanavan / Thalamora kadakura hit aanavan / Eliyavan manasula fit aanavan / Mudivula jeichida urithaanavan”
The lines end with rhyming English/Tamil loanwords like 'set aanavan', 'hit aanavan', 'fit aanavan', and 'urithaanavan'.
Metaphor
“Nadakura nada puyala pochae”
Comparing Rajinikanth's signature brisk walking style to a raging storm ('puyal').
Muran (Antithesis / Contrast)
“Nee end card vatcha / Ivan trenda maathi vepan”
Contrasting 'End card' (termination) with 'Trenda maathi vepan' (creating a new beginning/trend).
Did you know?
Trivia
'Hukum' became a massive cultural phenomenon upon release, spawning millions of social media reels and solidifying the phrase 'Thalaivar Nirantharam' (The Leader is Permanent) in pop culture. Lyricist Super Subu wrote the song purely as a fan tribute to Rajinikanth's legacy. Rajinikanth's iconic dialogue 'Artham aaindha raja' at the end was taken directly from his voice dubbing sessions for the film.
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