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Mullai Malar

From Rani Samyuktha · 1962

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
A. P. Komala, Chorus
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Rani Samyuktha
Movie release year
1962
Lyrics added on
18 Oct 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Hoo o o o hoo o
Mullai malarkaadu
Engal mannavar thennadu
Villodu vaalodu pirandha
Veerargal ponnaadu
Mullai malarkaadu
Engal mannavar thennadu
Villodu vaalodu pirandha
Veerargal ponnaadu
Haa…aa…aaa..aaa
Female :Hoo hoo
Chorus :Haa…aa…aaa..aaa
Female :Hmmmm
Ponmaeni maedaiyilae poomana pandhalilae
Chorus :Haa…aa
Female :Kanmani aadi varum annaiaye thaedi varum
Ponmaeni maedaiyilae poomana pandhalilae
Kanmani aadi varum annaiaye thaedi varum
Kottaiyilae kodi naati valarthavar
Paattu kural ketkkum
Chorus :Kottaiyilae kodi naati valarthavar
Paattu kural ketkkum
Mullai malarkaadu
Chorus :Engal mannavar thennaadu
Female :Villodu vaalodu
Chorus :Pirandha veerargal ponnaadu
Vaanai idithirukkum maaligai noorirukkum
Yaanai maniyosai naadengum kettirukkum
Chorus :Haa…aa…aa…
Female :Vaanai idithirukkum maaligai noorirukkum
Yaanai maniyosai naadengum kettirukkum
Mannavar mandapam anniayar thandhidum
Ponnai alanthirukkum
Chorus :Hoo hoo hoo
Mannavar mandapam anniayar thandhidum
Ponnai alanthirukkum…..
Mullai malarkaadu
Chorus :Engal mannavar thennaadu
Female :Villodu vaalodu
Chorus :Pirandha veerargal ponnaadu
Kaala nedungadal oozhi kadanthu
Nilaithavar thannaadu
Chorus :Haa…aa…aaa
Female :Kangal sivandhu pagaivar
Kulathinai vendravar ponnaadu
Chorus :Haa…aaa
Female :Naalu vagaipadi veeram vilaindhavar
Vaazhvadhum innaadu
Chorus :Haa…aa…aaa
Female :Idhai naadi nadappavar theeya sarithiram
Saainthidum indrodu
Mullai malarkaadu
Chorus :Engal mannavar thennaadu
Female :Villodu vaalodu
Chorus :Pirandha veerargal ponnaadu
Hoo oh oh oh hoo oh
A forest of jasmine flowers,
the southern land of our king,
born with bow and sword,
the golden land of brave warriors!
A forest of jasmine flowers,
the southern land of our king,
born with bow and sword,
the golden land of brave warriors!
Ha... aa... aaaa... aaaa
Hoo hoo
Ha... aa... aaaa... aaaa
Hmmm
On a golden stage, beneath a fragrant floral canopy,
Ha... aa
the darling child comes dancing, seeking her mother.
On a golden stage, beneath a fragrant floral canopy,
the darling child comes dancing, seeking her mother.
From those who raised flags upon fortresses and nurtured us,
the singing voice is heard.
From those who raised flags upon fortresses and nurtured us,
the singing voice is heard.
A forest of jasmine flowers,
the southern land of our king,
born with bow and sword,
the golden land of brave warriors!
A hundred palaces reach up touching the skies,
the chiming of elephant bells echoes across the land!
Ha... aa... aa...
A hundred palaces reach up touching the skies,
the chiming of elephant bells echoes across the land!
The royal hall measures out
the gold bestowed by loving mothers!
Hoo hoo hoo
The royal hall measures out
the gold bestowed by loving mothers...
A forest of jasmine flowers,
the southern land of our king,
born with bow and sword,
the golden land of brave warriors!
Crossing the vast ocean of time and the ends of ages,
this is the enduring land of our people!
Ha... aa... aaaa
With blazing red eyes, conquering
the clans of enemies—this is the golden land of victors!
Ha... aaaa
This is the land where those who master
all four forms of valor live!
Ha... aa... aaaa
The evil history of those who march against this realm
will collapse and end this very day!
A forest of jasmine flowers,
the southern land of our king,
born with bow and sword,
the golden land of brave warriors!
Female
Chorus
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
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Female
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Mullai Malarkaadu' from the movie 'Rani Samyuktha' (1962) is a majestic composition glorifying the grandeur, prosperity, and heroic heritage of the king's realm. Set against imagery of sweet-scented jasmine forests, grand high-rising palaces, and royal elephants, the song honors the bravery of soldiers born with weapons in hand and the loving dignity of the mothers who nurture them. It presents the kingdom as a place of infinite gold, beauty, and ancient standing. Beyond its celebration of beauty and culture, the lyric serves as a fiery warning to adversaries. It declares that the kingdom's warriors, who have conquered enemy clans across ages, will crush any evil force attempting to threaten their land. Through Kannadasan's evocative poetry and K. V. Mahadevan's classical composition, the song stands as a powerful anthem of patriotic pride and military prowess.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

“Villodu vaalodu pirandha”

Repetition of initial consonant sounds across words in the same line, such as 'v' in 'Villodu' and 'vaalodu' or 'p' in 'Ponmaeni' and 'poomana'.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Kottaiyilae kodi naati valarthavar / Paattu kural ketkkum”

Repetition of the second consonant sound 'tt' in 'Kottaiyilae' and 'Paattu' to create rhythmic symmetry.

Hyperbole (Uruvagaimai)

“Vaanai idithirukkum maaligai noorirukkum”

Poetic exaggeration describing palaces as high enough to strike or reach the skies ('Vaanai idithirukkum').

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Trivia

'Rani Samyuktha' (1962) starred M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) as Prithviraj Chauhan and Padmini as Princess Samyuktha. The film's soundtrack composed by K. V. Mahadevan was renowned for blending classical Carnatic music sensibilities with folk and theatrical styles fitting a historical epic.

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