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Kabaddi Kabaddi

From Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2 · 2019

Lyricist
Kabilan
Singer
Shankar Mahadevan
Music director
V. Selvaganesh
Movie name
Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2
Movie release year
2019
Lyrics added on
30 Apr 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabbadi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabbadi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Puligalin kodu valimayin kodu
Puyalena needhaanv parunthu vaada
Unai jeyikka…evaniruppan
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kurudhiyil koobam irukkum varaiyae
Kudhiraiyin paaichal unadhu muraiyae
Evanoruvan…thadaividhipaan
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Udal vegam kolvaai
Thidal yeri selvaai
Thisai ettum velvaai
Unnakku thunaiyae unnakku neeyae..ae…
Vetriyin vazhiyil
Undhan kaigalai veesa
Sadhanai seivaai endrum
Sarithiram pesa
Vetriyin vazhiyil
Undhan kaigalai veesa
Sadhanai seivaai endrum
Sarithiram pesa
Hoo ooo hoo ooo hoo ooo ooo ooo
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Aaru koodi kabaddi
Male :Kabaddi
Chorus :Ezhu peru kabaddi
Male :Kabaddi
Chorus :Aala paaththu kabaddi
Male :Kabaddi
Chorus :Nee thookki podu kabaddi
Irumbu undhan karamae
Nee vairam paindha maramae
Kodaikaala veyilaai suduvaai
Yudham ondru varumae
Unai mutti modhi vidumae
Adhu vetri muthamaaga tharumo
Netriyil illai thalaikkanam
Vetriyae undhan illakkanam
Suttriyae odu dhinam dhinam
Unai patriyae pesum tamilinam
Unnaal…unnaal…unnaal
Unnaal…unnaal…unnaal
Dhaanae nanba….nanba…aaa….
Vetriyin vazhiyil
Undhan kaigalai veesa
Sadhanai seivaai endrum
Sarithiram pesa
Vetriyin vazhiyil
Undhan kaigalai veesa
Sadhanai seivaai endrum
Sarithiram pesa
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
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Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
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Kobam illaa nenjam
Adhukoyil illaa deivam
Kangal rendum theeyin niramae
Veli illai unakku
Oru vettai aadi pazhagu
Un vetri koppai vendru viduvaai
Puyalin kadhavai thirandhidu
Puzhudhi kaatraai parandhidu
Pudhidhaai indru pirandhidu
Nee pugazhin utcham adaindhidu
Unnaal…unnaal…unnaal…
Unnaal…unnaal…unnaal
Dhaanae nanba…aaaa…aaa…
Vetriyin vazhiyil
Undhan kaigalai veesa
Sadhanai seivaai endrum
Sarithiram pesa
Vetriyin vazhiyil
Undhan kaigalai veesa
Sadhanai seivaai endrum
Sarithiram pesa
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
The tiger's boundary is a mark of pure strength,
Come swooping in like a hawk in a storm, friend!
Who is there left to defeat you?
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
As long as fire burns in your blood,
leaping like a stallion is your natural way!
Who could ever stand in your path?
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Fill your body with speed,
step proudly onto the arena,
conquer all eight directions!
You are your own greatest support!
On the path to victory,
swing your arms with pride,
create great achievements,
so that history will forever speak of you!
On the path to victory,
swing your arms with pride,
create great achievements,
so that history will forever speak of you!
Hoo oo hoo oo hoo oo oo oo
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Six crore people cheer, kabaddi!
Male: Kabaddi!
Chorus: Seven opponents, kabaddi!
Male: Kabaddi!
Chorus: Size up your rival, kabaddi!
Male: Kabaddi!
Chorus: Lift and slam him down, kabaddi!
Your arms are made of iron,
you are a tree of diamond-hard timber!
Blaze fiercely like the summer sun!
A battle is bound to arrive,
clashing directly against you,
and it will grant you the kiss of victory!
There is no arrogance on your brow,
victory is your only definition!
Keep running hard day after day,
and the Tamil people will celebrate your name!
It is by you... by you... by you...
It is by you... by you... by you...
Only by your will, my friend... friend... ah...
On the path to victory,
swing your arms with pride,
create great achievements,
so that history will forever speak of you!
On the path to victory,
swing your arms with pride,
create great achievements,
so that history will forever speak of you!
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi
Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi
A heart with no fierce passion
is like a deity without a temple!
Both your eyes shine with the color of fire!
There are no fences to hold you back,
master the art of the hunt!
You will surely seize the victory trophy!
Break open the gates of the storm,
soar high like a whirlwind of dust!
Be born anew today,
and rise to the pinnacle of glory!
It is by you... by you... by you...
It is by you... by you... by you...
Only by your will, my friend... ah...
On the path to victory,
swing your arms with pride,
create great achievements,
so that history will forever speak of you!
On the path to victory,
swing your arms with pride,
create great achievements,
so that history will forever speak of you!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This high-energy anthem celebrates the spirit, intensity, and tradition of Kabaddi. Filled with motivational imagery, it encourages players to channel their inner strength, act like tigers and eagles on the sports ground, and push past every obstacle to achieve historic victory.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Metaphor / Simile)

Puyalena needhaanv parunthu vaada

Compares the player's swift movement to a eagle/storm ('Puyalena needhaan parunthu vaada') and their strength to iron and diamond-hard wood ('Irumbu undhan karamae', 'Nee vairam paindha maramae').

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Netriyil illai thalaikkanam / Vetriyae undhan illakkanam

Rhyming of second letters across consecutive lines such as 'Irumbu' and 'Nee vairam' (r/i sounds) or 'Netriyil', 'Vetriyae', 'Suttriyae'.

Anaphora / Repetition

Kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi kabaddi

Continuous rhythmic repetition of the word 'Kabaddi' mimicking the actual continuous chant required during a Kabaddi raid.

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Trivia

Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2 (2019) is an action sports drama directed by Selva Sekaran and written by Suseenthiran, serving as a sequel to the hit 2009 film Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu. The soundtrack features high-tempo folk-fusion and motivational themes penned by lyricist Kabilan.

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