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Lyrics & meaning

Mavanae Yaarukittae

From Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 · 2019

Lyricist
Gana Vinoth
Singers
Shabir, Gana Vinod, Yamini Ghantasala
Music director
Shabir
Details
Dhilluku Dhuddu 22019

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Papapaan papapapa papapaanPapapaan papapapa papapaan (Rhythmic horn beat)
Papapaan papapapa papapaanPapapaan papapapa papapaan (Rhythmic horn beat)
Papapaan papapapa papapaanPapapaan papapapa papapaan (Rhythmic horn beat)
Papapaan papapapa papapaanPapapaan papapapa papapaan (Rhythmic horn beat)
Male
Mavane yaarukitta haahSon, who are you showing attitude to? Haah!
Mavanae yaarukitta haahSon, who are you messing with? Haah!
Male
Hey kaimaalu kaimaaluHey skilled trickster, skilled trickster!
Kaiya vutta dammaaluIf you let go of your hands, it's a sudden explosion!
Sadaarnnu buttarnnuIn a snap, in a flash,
Onjiduven sittaanjinuI will finish you off like a tiny bird!
Male
EnnaandraWhat are you saying?
VonaandrenI said 'chameleon'!
Vayamoottu podaandrenShut your mouth and move along, I say!
Naan kolaru summaruI am troublesome and rough,
Vaangiduva pallaaruYou will get slapped across your teeth!
Chorus
Machaa vandhaWhen my buddy arrives,
Antha area -vae velichamaagundaaThat whole area brightens up, man!
Maama illae naIf uncle is not around,
Antha oorae pulichamaavudaThat entire town turns sour like spoiled batter, man!
Chorus
Vechi senjaIf he targets and plays you,
Un moonji kizhinjiYour face will get torn,
Thenju pogundaAnd wear away completely, man!
Ditch idichaIf you hit the ditch,
Un naara mandaYour stinky head
Geraa aagumdaWill get completely tangled up, man!
Female
Ra ra ra polakuraanRa ra ra, he rips through!
Chorus :Hei hei hei heiChorus: Hei hei hei hei
Female :Ra ra ra polakuraanFemale: Ra ra ra, he rips through!
Chorus :Hei hei hei heiChorus: Hei hei hei hei
Male
Naangellaam gilliWe are all absolute champions,
You don’t be sillyYou don't be silly!
Thoongira singaththaIf you poke and wake up
Thatti elippittaA sleeping lion,
Mavanae yaarukittaSon, who are you messing with?
Male
Mavanae yaarukittaSon, who are you messing with?
Mavanae yaarukittaSon, who are you messing with?
Chorus
Hey konaHey crooked guy,
Goiya marathu melaAtop the guava tree,
Korangu maattikichaanA monkey got trapped!
Korangu pudikka pona misikkuFor the miss who went to catch the monkey,
Gownu maattikichaanHer gown got caught!
Chorus
Dhakartha dhakarthaDhakartha dhakartha (Folk percussion beat)
Dhakartha dhomDhakartha dhom
Dhakartha dhakarthaDhakartha dhakartha
Dhakartha dhomDhakartha dhom
Chorus
Facebook instagramFacebook, Instagram,
Twitter ellamAnd Twitter, open them all
Thoranthu paaruAnd take a look!
Mama photo pottaWhen uncle posts a photo,
Like share therikkum paaruLook at the likes and shares exploding!
Male
Nashtam kashtam ellamAll losses and hardships
Annanukku kaalu thoosuAre just dust under big brother's feet!
Intha areayala enga maasuIn this locality, our swagger
Semma maasuIs supreme mass style!
Female
Intha areayala enga maasuIn this locality, our swagger
Semma maasuIs supreme mass style!
Male
Udaadha kottaDon't boast tall tales,
Nee munneravae maattaOr you will never move forward!
Enjoy pannu life-ahEnjoy your life,
Nee eppothumae jaiyipaAnd you will always win!
Male
Hey uttaanda soruHey, home food right here,
Roataanda beeruBeer on the roadside,
Enkuda seruJoin hands with me,
Eppothum joruLife is always energetic!
Male
Naangellaam gilliWe are all absolute champions,
You don’t be sillyYou don't be silly!
Thoongira singaththaIf you poke and wake up
Thatti elippittaA sleeping lion,
Mavanae yaarukittaSon, who are you messing with?
Female
Papapaan papapapa papapaanPapapaan papapapa papapaan
Papapaan papapapa papapaanPapapaan papapapa papapaan
Papapaan papapaan papapapaanPapapaan papapaan papapapaan
Papapaan papapaan papapapaanPapapaan papapaan papapapaan
Male
Mavane yaarukitta haah…Son, who are you messing with? Haah...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Mavane Yaarukitta' (or 'Mavanae Yaarukitta') from the horror-comedy film Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 is a high-energy, fast-paced 'Gana' track celebrating local heroism, street smarts, and fearless attitude. Written by Gana Vinoth, the song warns opponents not to mess with the protagonist or his group, using quirky Chennai local slang, humorous analogies, and modern social media references (like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter likes/shares). The protagonist is depicted as a local boss whose presence lights up the neighborhood and whose confidence easily brushes off troubles like dust beneath his feet.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethirai (Second letter rhyming)

Hey uttaanda soru / Roataanda beeru / Enkuda seru / Eppothum joru

The second letters of words in successive lines match ('soru', 'beeru', 'seru', 'joru'), creating a rhythmic flow typical of Chennai Gana music.

Metaphor

Thoongira singaththa / Thatti elippitta

The line uses 'sleeping lion' as a metaphor for a peaceful yet intensely dangerous person who shouldn't be provoked.

Hyperbole

Mama photo potta / Like share therikkum paaru

Exaggerating social media engagement ('likes and shares bursting') to emphasize popular street status.

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Trivia

Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 (2019) is a hit Tamil horror-comedy directed by Rambhala, starring Santhanam. The song features traditional North Chennai Gana folk rhythms combined with modern electronic beats, heavily utilizing local slang terms like 'Kaimaalu' (crafty/skilled) and 'Mavane' (son/guy).

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