Nellayila Mannedutha
From Machakaaran · 2007
- Lyricist
- Pa. Vijay
- Singer
- Roshini
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Details
- Machakaaran2007
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Ayyanaaru koyilula | In the Ayyanar temple, |
| Aaluyara kudhiraiyamma | Oh dear, there is a horse as tall as a man! |
| Kuthirayathaan nendhuvida | To offer as a vow at the horse shrine, |
| Singam onnu vandhathammaa | A lion has arrived, my dear! |
| Male | |
| Maanaminnu vandhathunnaa | When it comes to honor and pride, |
| Maar nimirum vamsamaiyyaa | He belongs to a lineage that stands tall with chest puffed up, sir! |
| Oorukkoru thevaiyinnaa | If the village ever needs help, |
| Uyir kodukkum nenjamaiyyaa | He is the heart that would give up its life, sir! |
| Male | |
| Parakkudhu paar kudhira | Look at the horse flying, |
| Edhir pattathellaam sedhara | Everything in front of it gets scattered! |
| Aiyaa mugam malara | As our master's face blossoms with joy, |
| Adi aadungadi adhira | Come on girls, dance with high energy! |
| Female | |
| Nellayila manneduthaa | Taking soil from Tirunelveli, |
| Madhurayila ponneduthaa | Taking gold from Madurai, |
| Machakkaaran machakkaaran | He is the lucky one, the charming man! |
| Female | |
| Thiruvizhavil thaerilutha | Pulling the chariot at the festival, |
| Thaer maraivil kaiyilutha | Pulling my hand behind the chariot, |
| Machakkaaran machakkaaran | He is the lucky one, the charming man! |
| Female | |
| Hey sadaamudi sadaamudi | Hey, the one with matted locks, |
| Vechchakkaaran | The stylish man! |
| Hey adaavadi thadaaladi | Hey, aggressive and fast-paced, |
| Machakkaaran | He is the lucky man! |
| Chorus | |
| Hey sadaamudi sadaamudi | Hey, the one with matted locks, |
| Vechchakkaaran | The stylish man! |
| Hey adaavadi thadaaladi | Hey, aggressive and fast-paced, |
| Machakkaaran | He is the lucky man! |
| Female | |
| Nellayila manneduthaa | Taking soil from Tirunelveli, |
| Madhurayila ponneduthaa | Taking gold from Madurai, |
| Machakkaaran machakkaaran | He is the lucky one, the charming man! |
| Female | |
| Thiruvizhavil thaerilutha | Pulling the chariot at the festival, |
| Thaer maraivil kaiyilutha | Pulling my hand behind the chariot, |
| Machakkaaran machakkaaran | He is the lucky one, the charming man! |
| Female | |
| Enga ooru dhevathaikku | For the goddess of our village, |
| Parisam poda vaaravan thaan | He is coming to offer the betrothal gifts! |
| Hey sathiyama ulagathula | Hey, truly in this world, |
| Machakkaaran | He is the lucky man! |
| Female | |
| Rendu moonu machinichi | With two or three sisters-in-law |
| Thulli odum voottukkulla | Running around inside the house, |
| Hey marumaganaa ponavanthan | Hey, he became the beloved son-in-law, |
| Machakkaaran | He is the lucky man! |
| Female | |
| Kaivala vaangi thandhu | Buying me bangles for my wrist, |
| Kaalampoora kadanum solli | Telling me I owe him my whole life, |
| Enkitta siluthavanthaan | He made my heart thrill and shiver! |
| Machakkaaran di | He is the lucky man, girl! |
| Female | |
| Kottaaru aruvikkulla | Into the Kottaru waterfall, |
| Thundu katti ponavandhaan | He went wearing just a towel, |
| Thaavani katti vandhaa | When I came wearing a half-saree, |
| Machakkaaran di | He is the lucky man, girl! |
| Female | |
| Hey modakudi kedapudi | Hey, drinker and trouble-maker, |
| Viththakkaaran | A clever magician! |
| Hey vidakonden kodakonden | Hey, I surrendered and I embraced him, |
| Machchakkaaran | He is the lucky man! |
| Female | |
| Nellayila manneduthaa | Taking soil from Tirunelveli, |
| Madhurayila ponneduthaa | Taking gold from Madurai, |
| Machakkaaran machakkaaran | He is the lucky one, the charming man! |
| Female | |
| Thiruvizhavil thaerilutha | Pulling the chariot at the festival, |
| Thaer maraivil kaiyilutha | Pulling my hand behind the chariot, |
| Machakkaaran machakkaaran | He is the lucky one, the charming man! |
| Female | |
| Naanaa nana naaa | Naanaa nana naaa |
| Naanaa nana naaa | Naanaa nana naaa |
| Naanaa nana naaa nana naa nana naa | Naanaa nana naaa nana naa nana naa |
| Nana naa aaa | Nana naa aaa |
| Female | |
| Undivillaa kondu vandhu | Bringing a slingshot, |
| Uthu uthu kuriyum vachu | Aiming very sharply and carefully, |
| Retta puraa suttavanthaan | He shot down a pair of pigeons, |
| Machakkaaran | He is the lucky man! |
| Female | |
| Othasollu sonnaa adhu | If he speaks a single word, |
| Ooradangu sattamiyyaa | It becomes a village curfew order, sir! |
| Enga saami aiyaavumthaan | Even our lord Ayyanar |
| Machakkaaran | Is a lucky man! |
| Female | |
| Karavetti kattaamalae | Without even wearing a party shawl, |
| Kachikulla kaalavachi | Stepping into politics, |
| Councilar aanavandhaan | He became the councillor, |
| Machakkaaran di | He is the lucky man, girl! |
| Female | |
| Ettana kaasillaama | Without even an eight-anna coin, |
| Seettaatathil kaiya vachi | Putting his hand in a game of cards, |
| Enkooda allunavan | He won everything along with me, |
| Machakkaran di | He is the lucky man, girl! |
| Female | |
| Kondayila pooveduthu | Taking a flower from the hair bun, |
| Vachchakkaaran | The one who wore it, |
| Ye sandayila silledukkum | Oh, the one who picks up shards in a fight, |
| Machakkaaran | He is the lucky man! |
| Female | |
| Nellayila manneduthaa | Taking soil from Tirunelveli, |
| Madhurayila ponneduthaa | Taking gold from Madurai, |
| Machakkaaran machakkaaran | He is the lucky one, the charming man! |
| Female | |
| Thiruvizhavil thaerilutha | Pulling the chariot at the festival, |
| Thaer maraivil kaiyilutha | Pulling my hand behind the chariot, |
| Machakkaaran machakkaaran | He is the lucky one, the charming man! |
| Chorus | |
| Hoi hoi hoi hoi | Hoi hoi hoi hoi |
அய்யானாரு கோயிலுல
ஆளு உயர குதிரையம்மா ஆ......
குதிரையத்தான் நேர்ந்துவிட
சிங்கமொன்னு வந்ததம்மா ஆ.....
மானமுன்னு வந்ததுன்னா
மார் நிமிரும் வம்சமய்யா
In the Ayyanar temple,
Oh dear, there is a horse as tall as a man!
To offer as a vow at the horse shrine,
A lion has arrived, my dear!
ஊருக்கொரு தேவையின்னா....
உயிர் கொடுக்கும் நெஞ்சமய்யா
பறக்குது பார் குதிரை
எதிர்பட்டதெல்லாம் சிதற
ஐயா முகம் மலர
அடி ஆடுங்கடி அதிர
When it comes to honor and pride,
He belongs to a lineage that stands tall with chest puffed up, sir!
If the village ever needs help,
He is the heart that would give up its life, sir!
நெல்லையில்ல மண்ணெடுத்தா
மதுரையில பொண்ணெடுத்தா
மச்சக்காரன் மச்சக்காரன்
Look at the horse flying,
Everything in front of it gets scattered!
As our master's face blossoms with joy,
Come on girls, dance with high energy!
திருவிழாவில் தேர் இழுத்தா
தேர் மறைவில் கை இழுத்தா
மச்சக்காரன் மச்சக்காரன்
Taking soil from Tirunelveli,
Taking gold from Madurai,
He is the lucky one, the charming man!
ஏய் ஜடாமுடி
ஜடாமுடி வச்சக்காரன்
ஏய் அடாவடி
தடாலடி மச்சக்காரன்
Pulling the chariot at the festival,
Pulling my hand behind the chariot,
He is the lucky one, the charming man!
பெண் மற்றும் குழு :
ஏய் ஜடாமுடி
ஜடாமுடி வச்சக்காரன்
ஏய் அடாவடி
தடாலடி மச்சக்காரன்
Hey, the one with matted locks,
The stylish man!
Hey, aggressive and fast-paced,
He is the lucky man!
நெல்லையில்ல மண்ணெடுத்தா
மதுரையில பொண்ணெடுத்தா
மச்சக்காரன் மச்சக்காரன்
Hey, the one with matted locks,
The stylish man!
Hey, aggressive and fast-paced,
He is the lucky man!
திருவிழாவில் தேர் இழுத்தா
தேர் மறைவில் கை இழுத்தா
மச்சக்காரன் மச்சக்காரன்
Taking soil from Tirunelveli,
Taking gold from Madurai,
He is the lucky one, the charming man!
...............
Pulling the chariot at the festival,
Pulling my hand behind the chariot,
He is the lucky one, the charming man!
எங்க ஊரு தேவதைக்கு
பரிசம் போடா வாரவன்தான்
ஏய் சத்தியமா உலகத்தில மச்சக்காரன்
For the goddess of our village,
He is coming to offer the betrothal gifts!
Hey, truly in this world,
He is the lucky man!
ரெண்டு மூணு மச்சினிச்சி
துள்ளி ஓடும் வூட்டுக்குள்ள
ஏய் மருமகனா போனவன்தான் மச்சக்காரன்
With two or three sisters-in-law
Running around inside the house,
Hey, he became the beloved son-in-law,
He is the lucky man!
கைவலை வாங்கித்தந்து
காலம் பூரா கடனும் சொல்லி
எங்கிட்ட சிலுத்து வந்தா மச்காக்காரன்டி
Buying me bangles for my wrist,
Telling me I owe him my whole life,
He made my heart thrill and shiver!
He is the lucky man, girl!
கோட்டாறு அருவிகுள்ள
துண்டு கட்டிப் போனவந்தான்
தாவணி கட்டி வந்தா மச்சக்காரன்டி
Into the Kottaru waterfall,
He went wearing just a towel,
When I came wearing a half-saree,
He is the lucky man, girl!
ஏய் மொடாக்குடி
கெடாக்குடி வித்தைக்காரன்
ஏய் விடாக்கொண்டன்
கொடாக்கண்டேன் மச்சக்காரன்
Hey, drinker and trouble-maker,
A clever magician!
Hey, I surrendered and I embraced him,
He is the lucky man!
நெல்லையில்ல மண்ணெடுத்தா
மதுரையில பொண்ணெடுத்தா
மச்சக்காரன் மச்சக்காரன்
Taking soil from Tirunelveli,
Taking gold from Madurai,
He is the lucky one, the charming man!
திருவிழாவில் தேர் இழுத்தா
தேர் மறைவில் கை இழுத்தா
மச்சக்காரன் மச்சக்காரன்
Pulling the chariot at the festival,
Pulling my hand behind the chariot,
He is the lucky one, the charming man!
நானா நன நானா
நானா நன நானா
நானா நன நானா நான நான னா
Naanaa nana naaa
Naanaa nana naaa
Naanaa nana naaa nana naa nana naa
Nana naa aaa
உண்டிவில்லை கொண்டுவந்து
உத்து உத்து குறியும் வச்சு
ஏய் ரெட்டை புறா
சுட்டவந்தான் மச்சக்காரன்
Bringing a slingshot,
Aiming very sharply and carefully,
He shot down a pair of pigeons,
He is the lucky man!
ஒத்தைச் சொல்லு சொன்னாலும்
ஊரடங்கு சட்டமய்யா
ஏ எங்க சாமி
ஐயாவுந்தான் மச்சக்காரன்
If he speaks a single word,
It becomes a village curfew order, sir!
Even our lord Ayyanar
Is a lucky man!
கறை வெட்டி கட்டாமலே
கட்சிக்குள்ள கால வைச்சு
கவுன்சிலர் ஆனவங்க மச்சக்காரன்டி
Without even wearing a party shawl,
Stepping into politics,
He became the councillor,
He is the lucky man, girl!
எட்டனா காசில்லாமல்
சீட்டாட்டத்தில் கைய வைச்சு
எட்டு ஊர அல்லுறவன் மச்சக்காரண்டி
Without even an eight-anna coin,
Putting his hand in a game of cards,
He won everything along with me,
He is the lucky man, girl!
கொண்டையில
பூவெடுத்து வச்சக்காரன்
ஏய் சண்டையில
சில் எடுக்கும் மச்சக்காரன்
Taking a flower from the hair bun,
The one who wore it,
Oh, the one who picks up shards in a fight,
He is the lucky man!
நெல்லையில்ல மண்ணெடுத்தா
மதுரையில பொண்ணெடுத்தா
மச்சக்காரன் மச்சக்காரன்
Taking soil from Tirunelveli,
Taking gold from Madurai,
He is the lucky one, the charming man!
திருவிழாவில் தேர் இழுத்தா
தேர் மறைவில் கை இழுத்தா
மச்சக்காரன் மச்சக்காரன்
Pulling the chariot at the festival,
Pulling my hand behind the chariot,
He is the lucky one, the charming man!
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
Hoi hoi hoi hoi
Ayyanaaru koyilula
In the Ayyanar temple,
Aaluyara kudhiraiyamma
Oh dear, there is a horse as tall as a man!
Kuthirayathaan nendhuvida
To offer as a vow at the horse shrine,
Singam onnu vandhathammaa
A lion has arrived, my dear!
Maanaminnu vandhathunnaa
When it comes to honor and pride,
Maar nimirum vamsamaiyyaa
He belongs to a lineage that stands tall with chest puffed up, sir!
Oorukkoru thevaiyinnaa
If the village ever needs help,
Uyir kodukkum nenjamaiyyaa
He is the heart that would give up its life, sir!
Parakkudhu paar kudhira
Look at the horse flying,
Edhir pattathellaam sedhara
Everything in front of it gets scattered!
Aiyaa mugam malara
As our master's face blossoms with joy,
Adi aadungadi adhira
Come on girls, dance with high energy!
Nellayila manneduthaa
Taking soil from Tirunelveli,
Madhurayila ponneduthaa
Taking gold from Madurai,
Machakkaaran machakkaaran
He is the lucky one, the charming man!
Thiruvizhavil thaerilutha
Pulling the chariot at the festival,
Thaer maraivil kaiyilutha
Pulling my hand behind the chariot,
Machakkaaran machakkaaran
He is the lucky one, the charming man!
Hey sadaamudi sadaamudi
Hey, the one with matted locks,
Vechchakkaaran
The stylish man!
Hey adaavadi thadaaladi
Hey, aggressive and fast-paced,
Machakkaaran
He is the lucky man!
Hey sadaamudi sadaamudi
Hey, the one with matted locks,
Vechchakkaaran
The stylish man!
Hey adaavadi thadaaladi
Hey, aggressive and fast-paced,
Machakkaaran
He is the lucky man!
Nellayila manneduthaa
Taking soil from Tirunelveli,
Madhurayila ponneduthaa
Taking gold from Madurai,
Machakkaaran machakkaaran
He is the lucky one, the charming man!
Thiruvizhavil thaerilutha
Pulling the chariot at the festival,
Thaer maraivil kaiyilutha
Pulling my hand behind the chariot,
Machakkaaran machakkaaran
He is the lucky one, the charming man!
Enga ooru dhevathaikku
For the goddess of our village,
Parisam poda vaaravan thaan
He is coming to offer the betrothal gifts!
Hey sathiyama ulagathula
Hey, truly in this world,
Machakkaaran
He is the lucky man!
Rendu moonu machinichi
With two or three sisters-in-law
Thulli odum voottukkulla
Running around inside the house,
Hey marumaganaa ponavanthan
Hey, he became the beloved son-in-law,
Machakkaaran
He is the lucky man!
Kaivala vaangi thandhu
Buying me bangles for my wrist,
Kaalampoora kadanum solli
Telling me I owe him my whole life,
Enkitta siluthavanthaan
He made my heart thrill and shiver!
Machakkaaran di
He is the lucky man, girl!
Kottaaru aruvikkulla
Into the Kottaru waterfall,
Thundu katti ponavandhaan
He went wearing just a towel,
Thaavani katti vandhaa
When I came wearing a half-saree,
Machakkaaran di
He is the lucky man, girl!
Hey modakudi kedapudi
Hey, drinker and trouble-maker,
Viththakkaaran
A clever magician!
Hey vidakonden kodakonden
Hey, I surrendered and I embraced him,
Machchakkaaran
He is the lucky man!
Nellayila manneduthaa
Taking soil from Tirunelveli,
Madhurayila ponneduthaa
Taking gold from Madurai,
Machakkaaran machakkaaran
He is the lucky one, the charming man!
Thiruvizhavil thaerilutha
Pulling the chariot at the festival,
Thaer maraivil kaiyilutha
Pulling my hand behind the chariot,
Machakkaaran machakkaaran
He is the lucky one, the charming man!
Naanaa nana naaa
Naanaa nana naaa
Naanaa nana naaa
Naanaa nana naaa
Naanaa nana naaa nana naa nana naa
Naanaa nana naaa nana naa nana naa
Nana naa aaa
Nana naa aaa
Undivillaa kondu vandhu
Bringing a slingshot,
Uthu uthu kuriyum vachu
Aiming very sharply and carefully,
Retta puraa suttavanthaan
He shot down a pair of pigeons,
Machakkaaran
He is the lucky man!
Othasollu sonnaa adhu
If he speaks a single word,
Ooradangu sattamiyyaa
It becomes a village curfew order, sir!
Enga saami aiyaavumthaan
Even our lord Ayyanar
Machakkaaran
Is a lucky man!
Karavetti kattaamalae
Without even wearing a party shawl,
Kachikulla kaalavachi
Stepping into politics,
Councilar aanavandhaan
He became the councillor,
Machakkaaran di
He is the lucky man, girl!
Ettana kaasillaama
Without even an eight-anna coin,
Seettaatathil kaiya vachi
Putting his hand in a game of cards,
Enkooda allunavan
He won everything along with me,
Machakkaran di
He is the lucky man, girl!
Kondayila pooveduthu
Taking a flower from the hair bun,
Vachchakkaaran
The one who wore it,
Ye sandayila silledukkum
Oh, the one who picks up shards in a fight,
Machakkaaran
He is the lucky man!
Nellayila manneduthaa
Taking soil from Tirunelveli,
Madhurayila ponneduthaa
Taking gold from Madurai,
Machakkaaran machakkaaran
He is the lucky one, the charming man!
Thiruvizhavil thaerilutha
Pulling the chariot at the festival,
Thaer maraivil kaiyilutha
Pulling my hand behind the chariot,
Machakkaaran machakkaaran
He is the lucky one, the charming man!
Hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoi hoi hoi hoi
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This folk-infused title track from 'Machakaaran' (2007) serves as a grand intro song celebrating the hero's charm, influence, and auspicious nature. The lyrics portray him as a lion-hearted man of honor who is ready to give up his life for his village, while also holding command over local politics and social affairs without needing traditional power status. Simultaneously, the song highlights his romantic, playful appeal among women. Described as the ultimate 'Machakaaran' (lucky/charming man), he easily wins at everything—from simple card games and slingshot marksmanship to winning the hearts of young women behind temple festival chariots.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Hey sadaamudi sadaamudi / Hey adaavadi thadaaladi”
Matching second consonants across lines, such as 'sadaamudi' and 'adaavadi' creating rhythmic symmetry.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Machakkaaran machakkaaran”
The repetition of the word 'Machakkaaran' at the end of consecutive lines creates a driving refrain.
Metaphor
“Singam onnu vandhathammaa”
The hero is metaphorically referred to as a 'lion' entering the village temple.
Hyperbole
“Othasollu sonnaa adhu / Ooradangu sattamiyyaa”
Exaggerating the protagonist's influence by stating a single word from him acts as an official village curfew.
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Trivia
The music for the film 'Machakaaran' (2007) was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, featuring high-octane rural percussion. The term 'Machakkaaran' literally refers to a person born with a lucky mole ('macha'), symbolizing good fortune and charm in Tamil culture.
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