Ketta Paya Sir Kaali
From Kanchana 3 · 2019
- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singer
- Dhiwagar Santhosh
- Music director
- Sekar Sai Bharath
- Details
- Kanchana 32019
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Kaali kaali kaali kaali | Kaali, Kaali, Kaali, Kaali |
| Kaalaiyattam kaali | Kaali is like a fierce bull |
| Kaaliyanna pakkam ninna | If Kaali Anna is standing by your side |
| Eppavummae jolly | It is always full of joy |
| Male | |
| Motta thala sir indha kaali | This Kaali is a bald-headed man, sir |
| Kitta vandhu modhuravan gaali | Anyone who comes close and clashes with him is finished |
| Chorus :Hei hei hei | Hei hei hei |
| Heiheiheihei | Hei hei hei hei |
| Male :Motta thala sir indha kaali | This Kaali is a bald-headed man, sir |
| Kitta vandhu modhuravan gaali | Anyone who comes close and clashes with him is finished |
| Ketta paya sir indha kaali | This Kaali is a bad guy, sir |
| Vaetti katti nikkum enga vaeli | He is our protective fence standing tall wearing a dhoti |
| Chorus | |
| Hei hei hei hei | Hei hei hei hei |
| Male :Vella mudi singamada | He is a white-haired lion, man |
| Ullam kooda thangamada | His heart is pure gold, man |
| Kekkum munnae allitharum | He gives abundantly even before being asked |
| Karnan paarudaa | Look at this modern-day Karna, man |
| Chorus | |
| Hei hei hei hei | Hei hei hei hei |
| Male :Thaaya pola pullaiyada | He is a loving child like a mother, man |
| Kallam yedhum illaiyada | There is no deceit or malice in him, man |
| Kovamaana paasakkaran | He is an affectionate person despite his temper |
| Vera yaarudaa | Who else could it be, man? |
| Chorus | |
| Hei hei hei hei | Hei hei hei hei |
| Chorus :Kaali kaali kaali kaali | Kaali, Kaali, Kaali, Kaali |
| Kaalaiyattam kaali | Kaali is like a fierce bull |
| Gaali gaali gaali gaali | Finished, finished, finished, finished |
| Modhuravan gaali | Anyone who clashes with him is finished |
| Chorus | |
| Hei hei hei hei | Hei hei hei hei |
| Chorus :Kaali kaali kaali kaali | Kaali, Kaali, Kaali, Kaali |
| Kaalaiyattam kaali | Kaali is like a fierce bull |
| Kaaliyanna pakkam ninna | If Kaali Anna is standing by your side |
| Eppavummae jolly | It is always full of joy |
| Male | |
| Ketta paya sir indha kaali | This Kaali is a bad guy, sir |
| Vaetti katti nikkum enga vaeli | He is our protective fence standing tall wearing a dhoti |
| Chorus | |
| Jinthak jinthak | Jinthak jinthak |
| Ho ho ho ho hooo | Ho ho ho ho hooo |
| Jinthak jinthak dum dum dum | Jinthak jinthak dum dum dum |
| Ho ho ho ho hooo | Ho ho ho ho hooo |
| Hei hei hei hei | Hei hei hei hei |
| Heiheiheinheiheiheihehehei | Hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei |
| Male | |
| Kai kaal illatti oonam illai | Lacking hands or legs is not a real disability |
| Chorus :Illai illai | No, it is not |
| Male :Kaasu illatti muttaal illai | Lacking money does not make one a fool |
| Female Chorus :Illa | No |
| Male :Kodutha ennaikum nashtam illai | Charity given with heart is never a loss |
| Chorus :Illai illai | No, it is never a loss |
| Nee mattum jeicha vetri illai | It is not a true victory if only you win |
| Female Chorus :Illa | No |
| Male | |
| Nenachathellaam adanja pinnae | After achieving everything you ever desired |
| Kadaisiyila ethu nilaikkum | What will truly last until the end? |
| Mannukulla pona pinnum | Even after you go beneath the soil |
| Dharmam unnai vaazha vaikkum | Your righteous deeds (Dharma) will keep you alive |
| Kodiyil vena konjamum podhum | You do not need millions; even a little is enough |
| Kodukathaan manasiruntha neeyae raja | If you have the heart to give, you are the king |
| Chorus | |
| Hei hei hei hei | Hei hei hei hei |
| Chorus :Kaali kaali kaali kaali | Kaali, Kaali, Kaali, Kaali |
| Kaalaiyattam kaali | Kaali is like a fierce bull |
| Gaali gaali gaali gaali | Finished, finished, finished, finished |
| Modhuravan gaali | Anyone who clashes with him is finished |
| Chorus | |
| Hei hei hei hei | Hei hei hei hei |
| Chorus :Kaali kaali kaali kaali | Kaali, Kaali, Kaali, Kaali |
| Kaalaiyattam kaali | Kaali is like a fierce bull |
| Kaaliyanna pakkam ninna | If Kaali Anna is standing by your side |
| Eppavummae jolly | It is always full of joy |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………….. | ..................... |
| Male | |
| Yaarum paakkama kodukkanum da | Give charity without anyone watching, man |
| Chorus :Kaali kaali | Kaali, Kaali |
| Male :Oorae paakkathaan adikkanum da | Beat down the wicked so the whole town sees, man |
| Female Chorus :Kaali Kaali | Kaali, Kaali |
| Male :Ezha mel yaarum kaiya vechaa | If anyone lays a hand on the poor |
| Chorus :Kaali Kaali | Kaali, Kaali |
| Male :Enna aagunnu kaattanundaa | Show them what the severe consequences will be, man |
| Female Chorus :Kaali Kaali | Kaali, Kaali |
| Male | |
| Padhaviyellam uthavidathaan | Position and power are meant to help others |
| Bayamurutha adhu edhukku | Why use them to threaten people? |
| Panabalamae uyir tharathaan | Wealth and strength are meant to grant life |
| Kuzhi parikka adhu edhukku | Why use them to dig someone's grave? |
| Aatchiyum venaa kottaiyum venaa | You do not need power or a fortress |
| Nallathu senjaalae neeyae raja | If you do good deeds, you are the king |
| Chorus | |
| Hei hei hei hei | Hei hei hei hei |
| Female Chorus :Kaali kaali kaali kaali | Kaali, Kaali, Kaali, Kaali |
| Kaalaiyattam kaali | Kaali is like a fierce bull |
| Gaali gaali gaali gaali | Finished, finished, finished, finished |
| Modhuravan gaali | Anyone who clashes with him is finished |
| Chorus | |
| Hei hei hei hei | Hei hei hei hei |
| Female Chorus :Kaali kaali kaali kaali | Kaali, Kaali, Kaali, Kaali |
| Kaalaiyattam kaali | Kaali is like a fierce bull |
| Kaaliyanna pakkam ninna | If Kaali Anna is standing by your side |
| Eppavummae jolly | It is always full of joy |
| Chorus | |
| Hei hei hei hei | Hei hei hei hei |
| Hei hei hei hei | Hei hei hei hei |
| Hei hei hei hei | Hei hei hei hei |
| Hei hei hei hei | Hei hei hei hei |
| Heiheiheiheihei | Hei hei hei hei hei |
காளி காளி காளி காளி
காளையாட்டம் காளி
காளியன்னா பக்கம் நின்ன
எப்பவுமே ஜாலி
Kaali, Kaali, Kaali, Kaali
Kaali is like a fierce bull
If Kaali Anna is standing by your side
It is always full of joy
மொட்ட தல சார் இந்த காளி
கிட்ட வந்து மோதுறவன் காலி
குழு :
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய்ஹேய்ஹேய்ஹேய்
மொட்ட தல சார் இந்த காளி
கிட்ட வந்து மோதுறவன் காலி
கெட்ட பையன் சார் இந்த காளி
வேட்டி கட்டி நிக்கும் எங்க வேலி
This Kaali is a bald-headed man, sir
Anyone who comes close and clashes with him is finished
Hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei
This Kaali is a bald-headed man, sir
Anyone who comes close and clashes with him is finished
This Kaali is a bad guy, sir
He is our protective fence standing tall wearing a dhoti
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
வெல்ல முடி சிங்கம்டா
உள்ளம் கூட தங்கமடா
கேக்கும் முன்னே அள்ளித்தரும்
கர்ணன் பாருடா
Hei hei hei hei
He is a white-haired lion, man
His heart is pure gold, man
He gives abundantly even before being asked
Look at this modern-day Karna, man
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
தாய போல புள்ளையடா
கள்ளம் எதும் இல்லையடா
கோவமான பாசக்காரன்
வேற யாருடா
Hei hei hei hei
He is a loving child like a mother, man
There is no deceit or malice in him, man
He is an affectionate person despite his temper
Who else could it be, man?
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
குழு :
காளி காளி காளி காளி
காளையாட்டம் காளி
காலி காலி காலி காலி
மோதுறவன் காலி
Hei hei hei hei
Kaali, Kaali, Kaali, Kaali
Kaali is like a fierce bull
Finished, finished, finished, finished
Anyone who clashes with him is finished
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
குழு :
காளி காளி காளி காளி
காளையாட்டம் காளி
காளியன்னா பக்கம் நின்ன
எப்பவுமே ஜாலி
Hei hei hei hei
Kaali, Kaali, Kaali, Kaali
Kaali is like a fierce bull
If Kaali Anna is standing by your side
It is always full of joy
கெட்ட பையன் சார் இந்த காளி
வேட்டி கட்டி நிக்கும் எங்க வேலி
This Kaali is a bad guy, sir
He is our protective fence standing tall wearing a dhoti
ஜிந்தக் ஜிந்தக்
ஹோ ஹோ ஹோ ஹோ ஹோ
ஜிந்தக் ஜிந்தக் டும் டும் டும்
ஹோ ஹோ ஹோ ஹோ ஹோ
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய்ஹேய்ஹேய்ஹேய் ஹேய்ஹேய்
Jinthak jinthak
Ho ho ho ho hooo
Jinthak jinthak dum dum dum
Ho ho ho ho hooo
Hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei
கை கால் இல்லாட்டி ஊனம் இல்லை
குழு :
இல்லை இல்லை
காசு இல்லாட்டி முட்டாள் இல்லை
பெண் குழு :
இல்ல
கொடுத்த என்னைக்கும் நஷ்டம் இல்லை
குழு :
இல்லை இல்லை
நீ மட்டும் ஜெயச்ச வெற்றி இல்லை
பெண் குழு :
இல்ல
Lacking hands or legs is not a real disability
No, it is not
Lacking money does not make one a fool
No
Charity given with heart is never a loss
No, it is never a loss
It is not a true victory if only you win
No
நெனச்சதெல்லாம் அடைஞ்ச பின்னே
கடைசில எது நிலைக்கும்
மண்ணுக்குள்ள போன பின்னும்
தர்மம் உன்னை வாழ வைக்கும்
கோடியில் வேணா கொஞ்சமும் போதும்
கொடுக்கத்தான் மனசிருந்தா நீயே ராஜா
After achieving everything you ever desired
What will truly last until the end?
Even after you go beneath the soil
Your righteous deeds (Dharma) will keep you alive
You do not need millions; even a little is enough
If you have the heart to give, you are the king
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
குழு :
காளி காளி காளி காளி
காளையாட்டம் காளி
காலி காலி காலி காலி
மோதுறவன் காலி
Hei hei hei hei
Kaali, Kaali, Kaali, Kaali
Kaali is like a fierce bull
Finished, finished, finished, finished
Anyone who clashes with him is finished
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
குழு :
காளி காளி காளி காளி
காளையாட்டம் காளி
காளியன்னா பக்கம் நின்ன
எப்பவுமே ஜாலி
Hei hei hei hei
Kaali, Kaali, Kaali, Kaali
Kaali is like a fierce bull
If Kaali Anna is standing by your side
It is always full of joy
............................
.....................
யாரும் பாக்காம கொடுக்கணும்டா
குழு :
காளி காளி
ஊரே பாக்கத்தான் அடிக்கணும்டா
பெண் குழு :
காளி காளி
ஏழை மேல் யாரும் கைய வெச்சா
குழு :
காளி காளி
என்ன ஆகுன்னு காட்டனுண்டா
பெண் குழு :
காளி காளி
Give charity without anyone watching, man
Kaali, Kaali
Beat down the wicked so the whole town sees, man
Kaali, Kaali
If anyone lays a hand on the poor
Kaali, Kaali
Show them what the severe consequences will be, man
Kaali, Kaali
பதவி எல்லாம்உதவிடத்தான்
பயமுறுத்த அது எதுக்கு
பணபலமே உயிர் தரத்தான்
குழி பறிக்க அது எதுக்கு
ஆட்சியும் வேணா கோட்டையும் வேணா
நல்லது செஞ்சாலே நீயே ராஜா
Position and power are meant to help others
Why use them to threaten people?
Wealth and strength are meant to grant life
Why use them to dig someone's grave?
You do not need power or a fortress
If you do good deeds, you are the king
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
பெண் குழு :
காளி காளி காளி காளி
காளையாட்டம் காளி
காலி காலி காலி காலி
மோதுறவன் காலி
Hei hei hei hei
Kaali, Kaali, Kaali, Kaali
Kaali is like a fierce bull
Finished, finished, finished, finished
Anyone who clashes with him is finished
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
பெண் குழு :
காளி காளி காளி காளி
காளையாட்டம் காளி
காளியன்னா பக்கம் நின்ன
எப்பவுமே ஜாலி
Hei hei hei hei
Kaali, Kaali, Kaali, Kaali
Kaali is like a fierce bull
If Kaali Anna is standing by your side
It is always full of joy
குழந்தைகள் :
மொட்ட தல சார் இந்த காளி
கிட்ட வந்து மோதுறவன் காலி
கெட்ட பையன் சார் இந்த காளி
வேட்டி கட்டி நிக்கும் எங்க வேலி
Hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei hei
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
Kaali kaali kaali kaali
Kaali, Kaali, Kaali, Kaali
Kaalaiyattam kaali
Kaali is like a fierce bull
Kaaliyanna pakkam ninna
If Kaali Anna is standing by your side
Eppavummae jolly
It is always full of joy
Motta thala sir indha kaali
This Kaali is a bald-headed man, sir
Kitta vandhu modhuravan gaali
Anyone who comes close and clashes with him is finished
Chorus :Hei hei hei
Hei hei hei
Heiheiheihei
Hei hei hei hei
Male :Motta thala sir indha kaali
This Kaali is a bald-headed man, sir
Kitta vandhu modhuravan gaali
Anyone who comes close and clashes with him is finished
Ketta paya sir indha kaali
This Kaali is a bad guy, sir
Vaetti katti nikkum enga vaeli
He is our protective fence standing tall wearing a dhoti
Hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei
Male :Vella mudi singamada
He is a white-haired lion, man
Ullam kooda thangamada
His heart is pure gold, man
Kekkum munnae allitharum
He gives abundantly even before being asked
Karnan paarudaa
Look at this modern-day Karna, man
Hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei
Male :Thaaya pola pullaiyada
He is a loving child like a mother, man
Kallam yedhum illaiyada
There is no deceit or malice in him, man
Kovamaana paasakkaran
He is an affectionate person despite his temper
Vera yaarudaa
Who else could it be, man?
Hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei
Chorus :Kaali kaali kaali kaali
Kaali, Kaali, Kaali, Kaali
Kaalaiyattam kaali
Kaali is like a fierce bull
Gaali gaali gaali gaali
Finished, finished, finished, finished
Modhuravan gaali
Anyone who clashes with him is finished
Hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei
Chorus :Kaali kaali kaali kaali
Kaali, Kaali, Kaali, Kaali
Kaalaiyattam kaali
Kaali is like a fierce bull
Kaaliyanna pakkam ninna
If Kaali Anna is standing by your side
Eppavummae jolly
It is always full of joy
Ketta paya sir indha kaali
This Kaali is a bad guy, sir
Vaetti katti nikkum enga vaeli
He is our protective fence standing tall wearing a dhoti
Jinthak jinthak
Jinthak jinthak
Ho ho ho ho hooo
Ho ho ho ho hooo
Jinthak jinthak dum dum dum
Jinthak jinthak dum dum dum
Ho ho ho ho hooo
Ho ho ho ho hooo
Hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei
Heiheiheinheiheiheihehehei
Hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei
Kai kaal illatti oonam illai
Lacking hands or legs is not a real disability
Chorus :Illai illai
No, it is not
Male :Kaasu illatti muttaal illai
Lacking money does not make one a fool
Female Chorus :Illa
No
Male :Kodutha ennaikum nashtam illai
Charity given with heart is never a loss
Chorus :Illai illai
No, it is never a loss
Nee mattum jeicha vetri illai
It is not a true victory if only you win
Female Chorus :Illa
No
Nenachathellaam adanja pinnae
After achieving everything you ever desired
Kadaisiyila ethu nilaikkum
What will truly last until the end?
Mannukulla pona pinnum
Even after you go beneath the soil
Dharmam unnai vaazha vaikkum
Your righteous deeds (Dharma) will keep you alive
Kodiyil vena konjamum podhum
You do not need millions; even a little is enough
Kodukathaan manasiruntha neeyae raja
If you have the heart to give, you are the king
Hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei
Chorus :Kaali kaali kaali kaali
Kaali, Kaali, Kaali, Kaali
Kaalaiyattam kaali
Kaali is like a fierce bull
Gaali gaali gaali gaali
Finished, finished, finished, finished
Modhuravan gaali
Anyone who clashes with him is finished
Hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei
Chorus :Kaali kaali kaali kaali
Kaali, Kaali, Kaali, Kaali
Kaalaiyattam kaali
Kaali is like a fierce bull
Kaaliyanna pakkam ninna
If Kaali Anna is standing by your side
Eppavummae jolly
It is always full of joy
………………………..
.....................
Yaarum paakkama kodukkanum da
Give charity without anyone watching, man
Chorus :Kaali kaali
Kaali, Kaali
Male :Oorae paakkathaan adikkanum da
Beat down the wicked so the whole town sees, man
Female Chorus :Kaali Kaali
Kaali, Kaali
Male :Ezha mel yaarum kaiya vechaa
If anyone lays a hand on the poor
Chorus :Kaali Kaali
Kaali, Kaali
Male :Enna aagunnu kaattanundaa
Show them what the severe consequences will be, man
Female Chorus :Kaali Kaali
Kaali, Kaali
Padhaviyellam uthavidathaan
Position and power are meant to help others
Bayamurutha adhu edhukku
Why use them to threaten people?
Panabalamae uyir tharathaan
Wealth and strength are meant to grant life
Kuzhi parikka adhu edhukku
Why use them to dig someone's grave?
Aatchiyum venaa kottaiyum venaa
You do not need power or a fortress
Nallathu senjaalae neeyae raja
If you do good deeds, you are the king
Hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei
Female Chorus :Kaali kaali kaali kaali
Kaali, Kaali, Kaali, Kaali
Kaalaiyattam kaali
Kaali is like a fierce bull
Gaali gaali gaali gaali
Finished, finished, finished, finished
Modhuravan gaali
Anyone who clashes with him is finished
Hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei
Female Chorus :Kaali kaali kaali kaali
Kaali, Kaali, Kaali, Kaali
Kaalaiyattam kaali
Kaali is like a fierce bull
Kaaliyanna pakkam ninna
If Kaali Anna is standing by your side
Eppavummae jolly
It is always full of joy
Hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei
Heiheiheiheihei
Hei hei hei hei hei
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Kaali' celebrates the heroic, generous, and aggressive nature of the titular character Kaali from the movie Kanchana 3. It paints Kaali as a tough, white-haired guardian of his community who wears a traditional dhoti and stands up against injustice like a ferocious bull. Despite his fearsome appearance and short temper toward bad guys, he has a heart of gold, giving away charity endlessly without seeking fame or praise, likened to the legendary mythological philanthropist Karna.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Vaetti katti nikkum enga vaeli”
Describing Kaali as 'Vaetti katti nikkum enga vaeli' compares him directly to a protective fence for his community.
Simile
“Kaalaiyattam kaali”
Comparing Kaali's strength and demeanor to a bull ('Kaalaiyattam') and his maternal affection to a mother ('Thaaya pola').
Allusion
“Karnan paarudaa”
Comparing Kaali's extreme generosity to Karna from the Mahabharata ('Karnan paarudaa').
Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Ketta paya sir indha kaali”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'K' across words in 'Kettan paya sir indha kaali'.
Did you know?
Trivia
This track serves as the mass hero-introduction theme song for Raghava Lawrence's character 'Kaali' in Kanchana 3. The music was composed by a group of young independent composers including Goura Hari, and the lyrics were written by prominent Tamil lyricist Madhan Karky.
Keep listening
More from Kanchana 3
Kanchana 3
Kanchana 3
Kanchana 3