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Lyrics & meaning

Nandhaan Ungappanda

From Ram Lakshman · 1981

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Ram Lakshman
Movie release year
1981
Lyrics added on
28 Oct 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Naanthaan ungappandaa
Nallamuththu devandaa
Mallukatta vanthavaa
Pallukatta vappendaa vaadaa
Naanthaan ungappandaa
Nallamuththu devandaa
Mallukatta vanthavaa
Pallukatta vappendaa vaadaa
Theriyumdaa enakku puriyumdaa
Kaatta mudiyumdaa karaaththae
Puliyadaa evanum ezhiyadaa
Mugamathaliyadaa annaaththae
Veeran padu sooran naan kattapomman peran
Veeran padu sooran naan kattapomman peran
Naanthaan ungappandaa
Nallamuththu devandaa
Mallukatta vanthavaa
Pallukatta vappendaa vaadaa….vaadaa….dei
Paagan illaatha yaanaiyai pola
Ponnu thirinjaa bhoomiyin maelae
Paagan illaatha yaanaiyai pola
Ponnu thirinjaa bhoomiyin maelae
Adakkidathaandi kannu
Intha aambilla jaadhi ennu
Adakkidathaandi kannu
Intha aambilla jaadhi ennu
Aththaikku meesai mulaippathu yaedhu
Chiththappaavaa aavathum yaedhu
Anbu vachcha kaal pidippaen
Vambu sanjaa vaal aruppaen
Evandaa ennodu edhirththu nippavan
Irunthaa munnaadi vaadaa…..
Naanthaan ungappandaa
Nallamuththu devandaa
Mallukatta vanthavaa
Pallukatta vappendaa vaadaa….
Dei….aei….aei….
Naanthaan ungappandaa
Nallamuththu devandaa
Mallukatta vanthavaa
Pallukatta vappendaa vaadaa….
Inga vaadaa….dei
Adiyaal ingae eththanai peru
Adadaa ellam thandachoru
Adiyaal ingae eththanai peru
Adadaa ellam thandachoru
Chumma edhukku panthaa
Ada kummaankuththu inthaa
Chumma edhukku panthaa
Ada kummaankuththu inthaa
Viththaga ellaam kaththavan naandaa
Vanthathu neega vaangikkathaandaa
Pottu paaru silambu sandai
Norukki vaippen ezhumbu thunda
Mudinjaa Ennodu modhi paakkalaam
Jeyichhcaa kilaadidaa…..
Naanthaan ungappandaa
Nallamuththu devandaa
Mallukatta vanthavaa
Pallukatta vappendaa vaadaa….
I am your daddy, man!
I am Nallamuthu Devan, man!
Whoever comes to fight with me,
I'll knock his teeth out and make him get false ones, come on...
I am your daddy, man!
I am Nallamuthu Devan, man!
Whoever comes to fight with me,
I'll knock his teeth out and make him get false ones, come on...
I know it, man, I understand it, man!
I can show you karate, man!
I am a tiger, man, everyone else is a mouse, man!
This big brother is Muhammad Ali, man!
A warrior, a mighty hero, I am Kattabomman's grandson!
A warrior, a mighty hero, I am Kattabomman's grandson!
I am your daddy, man!
I am Nallamuthu Devan, man!
Whoever comes to fight with me,
I'll knock his teeth out and make him get false ones, come on... come on, hey!
Like an elephant without a mahout,
If a girl roams wild upon this earth,
Like an elephant without a mahout,
If a girl roams wild upon this earth,
To tame her, my dear girl,
Count on this breed of men!
To tame her, my dear girl,
Count on this breed of men!
How can an aunt ever grow a moustache?
And how can she ever turn into an uncle?
If you show love, I will press your feet,
If you make trouble, I will cut off your tail!
Who is the guy daring to stand against me?
If anyone is there, step forward, come on!
I am your daddy, man!
I am Nallamuthu Devan, man!
Whoever comes to fight with me,
I'll knock his teeth out and make him get false ones, come on...
Hey... hey, hey...
I am your daddy, man!
I am Nallamuthu Devan, man!
Whoever comes to fight with me,
I'll knock his teeth out and make him get false ones, come on...
Come right here, man... hey!
How many henchmen are here?
Oh man, all of them are useless freeloaders!
How many henchmen are here?
Oh man, all of them are useless freeloaders!
Why put on an empty show?
Hey, take this heavy punch!
Why put on an empty show?
Hey, take this heavy punch!
I am the one who has mastered every trick, man!
You only came here to get beaten up, man!
Try having a silambam (traditional stick fight) duel with me,
I will crush your bones into pieces!
If you can, try clashing with me,
If you win, you're a real champ, man!
I am your daddy, man!
I am Nallamuthu Devan, man!
Whoever comes to fight with me,
I'll knock his teeth out and make him get false ones, come on...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Naanthaan Ungappandaa' from Ram Lakshman (1981) is a high-energy, boastful hero intro track characterized by bravado, humor, and street-smart swagger. The protagonist, Nallamuthu Devan, establishes his dominance over his rivals by warning them against challenging his martial skills and physical power. Through colorful local slangs and cultural references, he warns troublemakers and henchmen that he can easily overpower them in combat.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Naanthaan ungappandaa / Nallamuththu devandaa

Matching second letter consonant sound in consecutive lines ('Naanthaan' / 'Nallamuththu').

Simile (Upama)

Paagan illaatha yaanaiyai pola / Ponnu thirinjaa bhoomiyin maelae

Compares an unruly woman to an elephant wandering without a controlling mahout.

Hyperbole (Exaggeration)

Veeran padu sooran naan kattapomman peran

Exaggerated claims of strength like calling oneself Kattabomman's grandson or Muhammad Ali to intimidate rivals.

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Trivia

Ram Lakshman (1981) is a Tamil action drama starring Kamal Haasan and Sripriya. The soundtrack was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, featuring energetic folk-fusion rhythms tailored for Kamal Haasan's theatrical performance and action sequences.

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