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Lyrics & meaning

Malto Kithapuleh

From Hero · 2019

Lyricist
Rokesh
Singer
Shyam Viswanathan
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Movie name
Hero
Movie release year
2019
Lyrics added on
1 Oct 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Malto kithapuleh
Giltha aalaana pulla
Chorus : Hey velattu
Aana alert-u
Light-ah silent-u
Moracha kandippa vaettu
Chorus : Hey repeat-u
Adichaa reveat-u
Illa veruppu
Vaa romba sirappu
Nalla galla kattum da
Dhinam namma pozhappu
Ada vena adhuppu
Adha adchi kozhappu
Nee scene-ah podadha
Varum thaana theluppu
Therikkanum top-u
Kalakkanum maapu
Thalakanam illa
Nee safe-u
Setting-u sharp-u
Sikkuna gap-u
Thattuna veppom
Pala aappu
Vetti veerapilla
Mutti modhi paaru da dhilla
Hey assault-u
Kudtha result-u
Era achamilla
Edhuthu nippom da vella
Hey talent-u
Irundha support-u
Angigaram illaama dhaan
Nalla therama
Oru velai illa moolaiyila
Thoongum nelama
Peru pinna naal ezhuthu
Serndha perumai
Andha qualification kammiyaana
Life-eh kodumai
Nee correctaaga uzhaicha
Varum valima
Vida muyarchiya pannu da
Dhinam pudhumai
Vaa da oorellam paakkattum
Un aruma
Ada salikkaama seiyivom
Pala magima
Semester-um illa
Professor-um illa
Narukkunu iruppom
Scene-u mela
Gate-um thaan illa
Poottum thaan illa
Thadaiyum udaiyum thannaala
Jolly jamayila
Vaazhkai kamaaya sella
Hey sikkaama
Poren nikkaama
Vaeli onnumilla
Gaeli pannaakka thollai
Hey vudaama
Adippom thodaama
With slick street tricks,
He has grown into a clever lad!
Chorus: Hey, go all out,
But stay alert!
A little quiet on the surface,
If anyone stares him down, there will be trouble!
Chorus: Hey, run it back!
Hit back with a counterstrike!
No bad blood here,
Come on, this is fantastic!
The cash will pile up big time,
Our daily hustle is booming!
Hey, no stove needed,
Just whip it up and stir!
Don't put on a fake show,
Clarity will come on its own!
The roof should blow off,
Rock the floor, my friend!
There is no arrogance here,
You are totally safe!
The setup is razor-sharp,
If we find a little opening,
If we take our shot,
We will set a solid trap!
This is no empty boasting,
Step up and fight us if you have the guts!
Hey, with effortless ease,
He delivers top results!
No fear of stepping up,
We will stand and fight in the open!
Hey, if true talent...
...gets the right backing,
Without proper recognition,
Even great talent,
Without any work, in the mind,
Lies completely asleep!
If degree letters follow your name,
It brings pride and status,
If those qualifications fall short,
Life itself becomes cruel!
If you put in the right hard work,
Real strength will follow,
Keep pushing with relentless effort,
Every day will bring something new!
Come on, let the whole town see
Your true worth!
Hey, without ever getting tired, we will do
Many great wonders!
No college semesters,
No professors around,
We will look crisp and stylish,
Right at the center of the scene!
There is no gate,
There is no lock,
Every obstacle will break away on its own!
In cheerful celebration,
As life flows along smoothly and calmly,
Hey, without getting trapped,
I keep moving without stopping!
There is no fence to hold us,
Mocking us will only bring you trouble!
Hey, without letting up,
We will strike without even touching!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Malto Kithapuleh' is a high-energy North Chennai slang song from the film 'Hero' (2019) that critiques formal educational gatekeeping while celebrating practical intelligence, resilience, and street-smart talent. The song highlights how individuals without prestigious college degrees are often overlooked despite their innate abilities, urging youth to keep working hard, stay confident, and break down barriers on their own terms.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (Rhyme / End Rhyme)

“Aana alert-u / Light-ah silent-u”

Extensive use of English-Tamil hybrid loan words ending with '-u' (alert-u, silent-u, vaettu, repeat-u, reveat-u) creating a rhythmic bounce.

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

“Semester-um illa ... Scene-u mela”

Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Se' in 'Semester-um' and 'Scene-u'.

Local Slang (Chennai Gaana Vernacular)

“Giltha aalaana pulla”

Use of unique North Chennai folk/urban slang words like 'Giltha', 'Galla kattum', and 'Aappu' to build local authenticity.

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Trivia

The lyrics were written by Rokesh, a celebrated lyricist known for introducing authentic North Chennai 'Gaana' slang into mainstream Tamil cinema music. The song's theme directly connects to the film's premise of empowering young innovators who lack formal academic credentials.

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