Naan Pokkirikku
From Pokkiri Raja (1982 film) · 1982
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Pokkiri Raja (1982 film)1982
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Naan pokkirikku pokkiri raaja | I am the king of rogues among rogues |
| Pakkathula pattula roja | Beside me is a rose clad in silk |
| Pokkirikku pokkiri raaja | King of rogues among rogues |
| Pakkathula pattula roja | Beside me is a rose clad in silk |
| Ennaikkum neethaanadi | Forever it is you alone, my girl |
| Enakku pondaatti | My wife |
| Oh ho ennaikkum neethaanadi | Oh ho, forever it is you alone, my girl |
| Enakku pondaatti | My wife |
| Female | |
| Pokkirikku pokkiri raaja | King of rogues among rogues |
| Poothirukku pattula roja | A silk rose has bloomed |
| Pokkirikku pokkiri raaja | King of rogues among rogues |
| Poothirukku pattula roja | A silk rose has bloomed |
| Ennaikkum naanthaan aiyaa | Forever it is I alone, my sir |
| Unakku pondaatti oh ho | Your wife, oh ho |
| Male :Ennaikkum neethaanadi | Male : Forever it is you alone, my girl |
| Enakku pondaatti | My wife |
| Female | |
| {Vethalaiya pottu sevanthathu | {Betel leaves chewed turned red |
| Ennoda vaaiyi | My mouth |
| Otti otti sevanthirukkuthu | By kissing continuously turned red |
| Unnoda vaaiyi} (2) | Your mouth} (2) |
| Male | |
| {Iru odambirukku | {Two bodies we have |
| Oru manasu nammoda thaane | One heart belongs to us |
| Ini dhenam dhenamum | From now on, every day |
| Sogam irukkum sinthaatha thaenae} (2) | Delight like unspilled honey will remain} (2) |
| Female | |
| Thottu thottu chinna ponna | Touching again and again this young girl |
| Soodaa aakkura | You make her warm |
| Thontharavu senju neeyum | By teasing her continuously |
| Yedho kekkura | You are asking for something |
| Female | |
| Pokkirikku pokkiri raaja | King of rogues among rogues |
| Poothirukku pattula roja | A silk rose has bloomed |
| Ennaikkum naanthaan aiyaa | Forever it is I alone, my sir |
| Unakku pondaatti oh ho | Your wife, oh ho |
| Ennaikkum naanthaan aiyaa | Forever it is I alone, my sir |
| Unakku pondaatti | Your wife |
| Male | |
| {Manja mogam mana manakkuthu | {A turmeric-tinted fragrant face |
| Enakku munnaalae | In front of me |
| Manasula kulir adikkuthu | A chill hits inside my heart |
| Ellaam unnaalae} (2) | All because of you} (2) |
| Female | |
| Dhenam kaalaiyilae moraikkireega | Every morning you glare at me |
| Enna vishayam | What is the matter? |
| Saayum kaalathilae sirikkeereega | In the evening time you smile |
| Enna vishamam | What mischief is this? |
| Male | |
| Chutti ponnu kaiyu pattu | Touched by this playful girl's hand |
| Suthi yeruthu | The warmth/excitement rises all around |
| Thottuputta pinnaalathaan | Only after touching |
| Manam maaruthu | The mind changes |
| Male | |
| Pokkirikku pokkiri raaja | King of rogues among rogues |
| Pakkaththula pattula roja | Beside me is a rose clad in silk |
| Ennaikkum neethaanadi | Forever it is you alone, my girl |
| Enakku pondaatti | My wife |
| Oh ho ennaikkum neethaanadi | Oh ho, forever it is you alone, my girl |
| Enakku pondaatti | My wife |
| Female | |
| {Koli kari kolambiruthu | {There is chicken curry |
| Pasi edukkalaiyo | Are you not feeling hungry? |
| Kooda vechcha meen varuvalum | And the fried fish served along |
| Manam pudikkalaiyo} (2) | Does your mind not like it?} (2) |
| Male | |
| Nee ooti vitta pasi adangum | If fed by your hands, hunger will be satisfied |
| Manthaara kuyilae | Oh cuckoo of the Hibiscus tree |
| Unna orasikitta manamanakkum | Brushing against you fills the air with fragrance |
| Singaara maiyilae | Oh beautiful peacock |
| Female | |
| Solla solla vekkam vanthu | As words are spoken, shyness arrives |
| Velaiyaaduthu | And plays around |
| Sokka vechcha machaanukku | For the captivating prince |
| Sogam yeruthu | Pleasure and love rise} |
| Male | |
| Naan pokkirikku pokkiri raaja | I am the king of rogues among rogues |
| Pakkaththula pattula roja | Beside me is a rose clad in silk |
| Pokkirikku pokkiri raaja | King of rogues among rogues |
| Pakkaththula pattula roja | Beside me is a rose clad in silk |
| Ennaikkum neethaanadi | Forever it is you alone, my girl |
| Enakku pondaatti | My wife |
| Female :Oh ho ennaikkum naanthaan aiyaa | Female : Oh ho, forever it is I alone, my sir |
| Unakku pondaatti | Your wife |
நான் போக்கிரிக்கு போக்கிரி ராஜா
பக்கத்துல பட்டுல ரோஜா
போக்கிரிக்கு போக்கிரி ராஜா
பக்கத்துல பட்டுல ரோஜா
என்னைக்கும் நீதானடி
எனக்கு பொண்டாட்டி
ஓ ஓ என்னைக்கும் நீதானடி
எனக்கு பொண்டாட்டி...
I am the king of rogues among rogues
Beside me is a rose clad in silk
King of rogues among rogues
Beside me is a rose clad in silk
Forever it is you alone, my girl
My wife
Oh ho, forever it is you alone, my girl
My wife
போக்கிரிக்கு போக்கிரி ராஜா
பூத்திருக்கு பட்டுல ரோஜா
போக்கிரிக்கு போக்கிரி ராஜா
பூத்திருக்கு பட்டுல ரோஜா
என்னைக்கும் நான்தானய்யா
உனக்கு பொண்டாட்டி ஓ ஹோ
ஆண் : என்னைக்கும் நீதானடி
எனக்கு பொண்டாட்டி...
King of rogues among rogues
A silk rose has bloomed
King of rogues among rogues
A silk rose has bloomed
Forever it is I alone, my sir
Your wife, oh ho
Male : Forever it is you alone, my girl
My wife
{வெத்தலைய போட்டு செவந்தது
என்னோட வாயி
ஒட்டி ஒட்டி செவந்திருக்கு
உன்னோட வாயி} (2)
{Betel leaves chewed turned red
My mouth
By kissing continuously turned red
Your mouth} (2)
{இரு உடம்பிருக்கு
ஒரு மனசு நம்மோட தானே
இனி தெனம் தெனமும்
சொகம் இருக்கும் சிந்தாத தேனே} (2)
{Two bodies we have
One heart belongs to us
From now on, every day
Delight like unspilled honey will remain} (2)
தொட்டு தொட்டு சின்ன பொண்ண
சூடா ஆக்குற
தொந்தரவு செஞ்சு நீயும்
ஏதோ கேக்குற
Touching again and again this young girl
You make her warm
By teasing her continuously
You are asking for something
போக்கிரிக்கு போக்கிரி ராஜா
பூத்திருக்கு பட்டுல ரோஜா
என்னைக்கும் நான்தானய்யா
உனக்கு பொண்டாட்டி ஓ ஹோ
என்னைக்கும் நான்தானய்யா
உனக்கு பொண்டாட்டி
King of rogues among rogues
A silk rose has bloomed
Forever it is I alone, my sir
Your wife, oh ho
Forever it is I alone, my sir
Your wife
{மஞ்ச மோகம் மணமணக்குது
எனக்கு முன்னாலே
மனசுல குளிர் அடிக்குது
எல்லாம் உன்னாலே} (2)
{A turmeric-tinted fragrant face
In front of me
A chill hits inside my heart
All because of you} (2)
தெனம் காலையிலே மொறைக்கிரீக
என்ன விஷயம்
சாயுங் காலத்திலே சிரிக்கிரீக
என்ன விஷமம்
Every morning you glare at me
What is the matter?
In the evening time you smile
What mischief is this?
சுட்டி பொண்ணு கையு பட்டு
ஸ்ருதி ஏறுது
தொட்டுபுட்ட பின்னாலதான்
மனம் மாறுது
Touched by this playful girl's hand
The warmth/excitement rises all around
Only after touching
The mind changes
போக்கிரிக்கு போக்கிரி ராஜா
பக்கத்துல பட்டுல ரோஜா
என்னைக்கும் நீதானடி
எனக்கு பொண்டாட்டி
ஓ ஓ என்னைக்கும் நீதானடி
எனக்கு பொண்டாட்டி...
King of rogues among rogues
Beside me is a rose clad in silk
Forever it is you alone, my girl
My wife
Oh ho, forever it is you alone, my girl
My wife
{கோழிக்கறி கொழம்பிருக்கு
பசி எடுக்கலையோ
கூட வெச்ச மீன் வறுவலும்
மணம் புடிக்கலையோ} (2)
{There is chicken curry
Are you not feeling hungry?
And the fried fish served along
Does your mind not like it?} (2)
நீ ஊட்டி விட்டா பசி அடங்கும்
மந்தாரக் குயிலே
உன்ன ஓரசிக்கிட்டா மணமணக்கும்
சிங்கார மயிலே
If fed by your hands, hunger will be satisfied
Oh cuckoo of the Hibiscus tree
Brushing against you fills the air with fragrance
Oh beautiful peacock
சொல்ல சொல்ல வெக்கம் வந்தது
வெளையாடுது
சொக்க வெச்ச மச்சானுக்கு
சொகம் ஏறுது
As words are spoken, shyness arrives
And plays around
For the captivating prince
Pleasure and love rise}
நான் போக்கிரிக்கு போக்கிரி ராஜா
பக்கத்துல பட்டுல ரோஜா
போக்கிரிக்கு போக்கிரி ராஜா
பக்கத்துல பட்டுல ரோஜா
என்னைக்கும் நீதானடி
எனக்கு பொண்டாட்டி
ஓ ஓ என்னைக்கும் நான்தானய்யா
உனக்கு பொண்டாட்டி
I am the king of rogues among rogues
Beside me is a rose clad in silk
King of rogues among rogues
Beside me is a rose clad in silk
Forever it is you alone, my girl
My wife
Female : Oh ho, forever it is I alone, my sir
Your wife
Naan pokkirikku pokkiri raaja
I am the king of rogues among rogues
Pakkathula pattula roja
Beside me is a rose clad in silk
Pokkirikku pokkiri raaja
King of rogues among rogues
Pakkathula pattula roja
Beside me is a rose clad in silk
Ennaikkum neethaanadi
Forever it is you alone, my girl
Enakku pondaatti
My wife
Oh ho ennaikkum neethaanadi
Oh ho, forever it is you alone, my girl
Enakku pondaatti
My wife
Pokkirikku pokkiri raaja
King of rogues among rogues
Poothirukku pattula roja
A silk rose has bloomed
Pokkirikku pokkiri raaja
King of rogues among rogues
Poothirukku pattula roja
A silk rose has bloomed
Ennaikkum naanthaan aiyaa
Forever it is I alone, my sir
Unakku pondaatti oh ho
Your wife, oh ho
Male :Ennaikkum neethaanadi
Male : Forever it is you alone, my girl
Enakku pondaatti
My wife
{Vethalaiya pottu sevanthathu
{Betel leaves chewed turned red
Ennoda vaaiyi
My mouth
Otti otti sevanthirukkuthu
By kissing continuously turned red
Unnoda vaaiyi} (2)
Your mouth} (2)
{Iru odambirukku
{Two bodies we have
Oru manasu nammoda thaane
One heart belongs to us
Ini dhenam dhenamum
From now on, every day
Sogam irukkum sinthaatha thaenae} (2)
Delight like unspilled honey will remain} (2)
Thottu thottu chinna ponna
Touching again and again this young girl
Soodaa aakkura
You make her warm
Thontharavu senju neeyum
By teasing her continuously
Yedho kekkura
You are asking for something
Pokkirikku pokkiri raaja
King of rogues among rogues
Poothirukku pattula roja
A silk rose has bloomed
Ennaikkum naanthaan aiyaa
Forever it is I alone, my sir
Unakku pondaatti oh ho
Your wife, oh ho
Ennaikkum naanthaan aiyaa
Forever it is I alone, my sir
Unakku pondaatti
Your wife
{Manja mogam mana manakkuthu
{A turmeric-tinted fragrant face
Enakku munnaalae
In front of me
Manasula kulir adikkuthu
A chill hits inside my heart
Ellaam unnaalae} (2)
All because of you} (2)
Dhenam kaalaiyilae moraikkireega
Every morning you glare at me
Enna vishayam
What is the matter?
Saayum kaalathilae sirikkeereega
In the evening time you smile
Enna vishamam
What mischief is this?
Chutti ponnu kaiyu pattu
Touched by this playful girl's hand
Suthi yeruthu
The warmth/excitement rises all around
Thottuputta pinnaalathaan
Only after touching
Manam maaruthu
The mind changes
Pokkirikku pokkiri raaja
King of rogues among rogues
Pakkaththula pattula roja
Beside me is a rose clad in silk
Ennaikkum neethaanadi
Forever it is you alone, my girl
Enakku pondaatti
My wife
Oh ho ennaikkum neethaanadi
Oh ho, forever it is you alone, my girl
Enakku pondaatti
My wife
{Koli kari kolambiruthu
{There is chicken curry
Pasi edukkalaiyo
Are you not feeling hungry?
Kooda vechcha meen varuvalum
And the fried fish served along
Manam pudikkalaiyo} (2)
Does your mind not like it?} (2)
Nee ooti vitta pasi adangum
If fed by your hands, hunger will be satisfied
Manthaara kuyilae
Oh cuckoo of the Hibiscus tree
Unna orasikitta manamanakkum
Brushing against you fills the air with fragrance
Singaara maiyilae
Oh beautiful peacock
Solla solla vekkam vanthu
As words are spoken, shyness arrives
Velaiyaaduthu
And plays around
Sokka vechcha machaanukku
For the captivating prince
Sogam yeruthu
Pleasure and love rise}
Naan pokkirikku pokkiri raaja
I am the king of rogues among rogues
Pakkaththula pattula roja
Beside me is a rose clad in silk
Pokkirikku pokkiri raaja
King of rogues among rogues
Pakkaththula pattula roja
Beside me is a rose clad in silk
Ennaikkum neethaanadi
Forever it is you alone, my girl
Enakku pondaatti
My wife
Female :Oh ho ennaikkum naanthaan aiyaa
Female : Oh ho, forever it is I alone, my sir
Unakku pondaatti
Your wife
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This playful duet from the 1982 film 'Pokkiri Raja' portrays a romantic, flirtatious exchange between two lovers. The male protagonist humorously proclaims himself a rogue and praises his lover's beauty, comparing her to a delicate rose dressed in silk. The couple sings about their inseparable bond, expressing how two physical forms share a single heart and soul. Through imagery of betel-stained red lips, delicious home-cooked feasts, morning glares turning to evening smiles, and cozy affection, the lyrics capture the joyful intimacy and banter of married love. The track highlights deep marital devotion wrapped in lighthearted rhythm and poetic warmth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaaphora / Repetition
“Pokkirikku pokkiri raaja / Pakkathula pattula roja”
The phrase 'Pokkirikku pokkiri raaja / Pakkathula pattula roja' is repeated as a catchy refrain throughout the song to reinforce the central persona and theme.
Moonaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Pokkirikku pokkiri raaja / Pakkathula pattula roja”
Repetition of initial consonant 'P' in 'Pokkirikku', 'pokkiri', 'Pakkathula', 'pattula'.
Uvamai (Metaphor)
“Poothirukku pattula roja / Singaara maiyilae”
Comparing the heroine to a blooming rose in silk ('Pattula roja') and praising her as a beautiful peacock ('Singaara maiyilae').
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Trivia
'Pokkiri Raja' (1982) is a popular Rajinikanth comedy-action film directed by S. P. Muthuraman, co-starring Sridevi and Radhika. The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Gangai Amaran, and this romantic duet was performed by legendary singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki.
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