Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam
From Murattu Kaalai · 1980
- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Murattu Kaalai1980
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Jaeeeeeee jaeeeeeeeee | Victory, victory! |
| Annanukku jaeeeeeeee | Victory to elder brother! |
| Annanukku jaeeeeeeee | Victory to elder brother! |
| Kaalaiyanukku jaeeeeeeee | Victory to Kaalaiyan! |
| Kaalaiyanukku jaeeeeeeee | Victory to Kaalaiyan! |
| Jaeeeeeeee | Victory! |
| Male | |
| Podhuvaaga emmanasu thangam | Generally, my heart is pure gold |
| Oru pottiyinnu vandhu vitta singam | If a competition arises, I am a fierce lion |
| Podhuvaaga emmanasu thangam | Generally, my heart is pure gold |
| Oru pottiyinnu vandhu vitta singam | If a competition arises, I am a fierce lion |
| Male | |
| Unmaiya solven nalladha seiven | I speak the truth, I do good deeds |
| Thannaana thaanaa | Rhythmic vocalization (Thannaana thaanaa) |
| Thana thannaana thaanaa | Rhythmic vocalization (Thana thannaana thaanaa) |
| Vetri mel vetri varumm….. | Victory after victory will come... |
| Male | |
| Aaduvom paaduvom kondaaduvom | We shall dance, sing, and celebrate! |
| Ahh..aanandham kaanuvom ennaalumae | Ahh.. we shall experience happiness forever! |
| Chorus :Aaduvom paaduvom kondaaduvom | Chorus: We shall dance, sing, and celebrate! |
| Aanandham kaanuvom ennaalumae | We shall experience happiness forever! |
| Male | |
| Podhuvaaga emmanasu thangam | Generally, my heart is pure gold |
| Oru pottiyinnu vandhu vitta singam | If a competition arises, I am a fierce lion |
| Male | |
| Munnaala seerudhu mayilakkaalai | In the front, the Mayilak-bull snorts aggressively |
| Pinnaalae paayudhu machchakkaalai | From behind, the Machchak-bull leaps ahead |
| Munnaala seerudhu mayilakkaalai…ah | In the front, the Mayilak-bull snorts aggressively... ah |
| Pinnaalae paayudhu machchakkaalai | From behind, the Machchak-bull leaps ahead |
| Male | |
| Adakki aaludhu murattu kaalai | The wild bull tames and controls them all! |
| Chorus :Murattu kaalai murattu kaalai | Chorus: Wild bull, wild bull! |
| Male | |
| Nenjukkul bayamum illa | There is no fear in my heart |
| Yaarukku achcham illa | Who is completely fearless? |
| Vaaradhoo vetri ennidam | Will victory not automatically come to me? |
| Vilaiyaadunga udal balamaagunga | Play sports, strengthen your body |
| Chorus | |
| Aadalaam paadalaam kondadalaam | We can dance, sing, and celebrate |
| Hey aanandham kaanuvom ennaalumae | Hey, we shall experience happiness forever! |
| Male | |
| Podhuvaaga emmanasu thangam | Generally, my heart is pure gold |
| Oru pottiyinnu vandhu vitta singam | If a competition arises, I am a fierce lion |
| Unmaiya solven nalladha seiven..haan | I speak the truth, I do good deeds.. haan |
| Vetri mel vetri varumm….. | Victory after victory will come... |
| Chorus | |
| Aaduvom paaduvom kondaaduvom | We shall dance, sing, and celebrate! |
| Haa..haaa… | Haa.. haaa... |
| Aanandham kaanuvom ennaalumae | We shall experience happiness forever! |
| Chorus | |
| Vaangadi vaangadi pondugalaa | Come, girls, come! |
| Vaasam ulla chendugalaa | You fragrant bouquet of flowers! |
| Vaangadi vaangadi pondugalaa | Come, girls, come! |
| Vaasam ulla chendugalaa | You fragrant bouquet of flowers! |
| Chorus | |
| Kummi adichchu kolavaiya pottu | Clap your hands for Kummi dance, utter high-pitched joy cries |
| Annana vaazhththi paadungala | Sing in praise of our elder brother! |
| Hoi…lululululullululululu….. | Hoi... high-pitched festive cheering sound... |
| Chorus | |
| Kaalaiyana paaththuputta | Upon catching a glimpse of Kaalaiyan |
| Jallikkattu kaalaiyellaam | All the fierce Jallikattu bulls |
| Thullikittu odumadi | Will jump and run away |
| Pullu kattai thedikittu | In search of a bundle of grass |
| Pullu kattai thedikittu | In search of a bundle of grass |
| Pullu kattai thedikittu | In search of a bundle of grass |
| Chorus | |
| Kombirukkum kaalaikkellam | All the bulls with sharp horns |
| Thembirukkaadhu | Will lose their strength |
| Indha kombu illa kaaliydam | This hornless bull (Kaalaiyan) will never |
| Vambizhukkaadhu | Pick unnecessary fights with anyone |
| Chorus | |
| Kolavai pottu paadungadi | Utter joy cries and sing songs, girls! |
| Kummiyadichchu aadungadi | Clap hands and dance the Kummi, girls! |
| Maariyamman kovilukku | For the Mariamman temple |
| Pongalu vaippom vaarungadi | Let us offer sweet Pongal, come on girls! |
| Pongalu vaippom vaarungadi | Let us offer sweet Pongal, come on girls! |
| Pongalu vaippom vaarungadi | Let us offer sweet Pongal, come on girls! |
| Male | |
| Porandha oorukku pugazhai thedu | Earn fame for the village where you were born |
| Valandha naattukku perumai thedu | Bring pride to the nation that raised you |
| Porandha oorukku pugazhai thedu | Earn fame for the village where you were born |
| Valandha naattukku perumai thedu | Bring pride to the nation that raised you |
| Male | |
| Naalu perukku nanmai seidha | If you do good deeds for others |
| Chorus :Kondaavaar panpaaduvaar | Chorus: People will honor you and celebrate your character! |
| Male | |
| Yennaalum uzhachchadhukku | For all the hard work done every day |
| Ponnaana palanirukku | There is a golden reward awaiting |
| Ooroada serndhu vaazhunga | Live in harmony together with the village community |
| Amman arul serum | Goddess Mariamman's grace will reach you |
| Ini namma thunaiyaagum | And become our protection from now on |
| Chorus | |
| Aadalaam paadalaam kondaadalaam | We can dance, sing, and celebrate |
| Hey…aanandham kaanuvom ennaalumae | Hey... we shall experience happiness forever! |
| Male | |
| Podhuvaaga emmanasu thangam | Generally, my heart is pure gold |
| Oru pottiyinnu vandhu vitta singam | If a competition arises, I am a fierce lion |
| Male | |
| Unmaiya solven nalladha seiven..haaa | I speak the truth, I do good deeds.. haaa |
| Thannaana thaanaa | Rhythmic vocalization (Thannaana thaanaa) |
| Thana thannaana thaanaa | Rhythmic vocalization (Thana thannaana thaanaa) |
| Vetri mel vetri varumm….. | Victory after victory will come... |
| Chorus | |
| Aaduvom paaduvom kondaaduvom | We shall dance, sing, and celebrate! |
| Hey ….aanandham kaanuvom ennaalumae | Hey... we shall experience happiness forever! |
| Aaduvom paaduvom kondaaduvom..hey hey | We shall dance, sing, and celebrate.. hey hey |
| Aanandham kaanuvom ennaalumae | We shall experience happiness forever! |
| Aaduvom paaduvom kondaaduvom..hey | We shall dance, sing, and celebrate.. hey |
| Aanandham kaanuvom ennaalumae | We shall experience happiness forever! |
ஜே...... ஜே.......
அண்ணனுக்கு ஜே
அண்ணனுக்கு ஜே
காளையனுக்கு ஜே
காளையனுக்கு ஜே
ஜே
Victory, victory!
Victory to elder brother!
Victory to elder brother!
Victory to Kaalaiyan!
Victory to Kaalaiyan!
Victory!
பொதுவாக என்
மனசு தங்கம் ஒரு
போட்டியின்னு வந்து
விட்டா சிங்கம் பொதுவாக
என் மனசு தங்கம் ஒரு
போட்டியின்னு வந்து
விட்டா சிங்கம்
Generally, my heart is pure gold
If a competition arises, I am a fierce lion
Generally, my heart is pure gold
If a competition arises, I am a fierce lion
உண்மைய சொல்வேன்
நல்லத செய்வேன் தன்னானா
தானா தன தன்னானா தானா
வெற்றிமேல் வெற்றி வரும்
I speak the truth, I do good deeds
Rhythmic vocalization (Thannaana thaanaa)
Rhythmic vocalization (Thana thannaana thaanaa)
Victory after victory will come...
ஆடுவோம் பாடுவோம்
கொண்டாடுவோம் ஆ ஆனந்தம்
காணுவோம் எந்நாளுமே
குழு :
ஆடுவோம் பாடுவோம்
கொண்டாடுவோம் ஆனந்தம்
காணுவோம் எந்நாளுமே
We shall dance, sing, and celebrate!
Ahh.. we shall experience happiness forever!
Chorus: We shall dance, sing, and celebrate!
We shall experience happiness forever!
பொதுவாக என்
மனசு தங்கம் ஒரு
போட்டியின்னு வந்து
விட்டா சிங்கம்
Generally, my heart is pure gold
If a competition arises, I am a fierce lion
முன்னால சீறுது
மயிலக்காளை பின்னால
பாயுது மச்சக்காளை
முன்னால சீறுது
மயிலக்காளை ஆ
பின்னால பாயுது
மச்சக்காளை
In the front, the Mayilak-bull snorts aggressively
From behind, the Machchak-bull leaps ahead
In the front, the Mayilak-bull snorts aggressively... ah
From behind, the Machchak-bull leaps ahead
அடக்கி ஆளுது
முரட்டுக்காளை
குழு :
முரட்டுக்காளை
முரட்டுக்காளை
The wild bull tames and controls them all!
Chorus: Wild bull, wild bull!
நெஞ்சுக்குள்
பயமும் இல்ல யாருக்கும்
அச்சம் இல்ல வாராதோ
வெற்றி என்னிடம்
விளையாடுங்க உடல்
பலமாகுங்க
There is no fear in my heart
Who is completely fearless?
Will victory not automatically come to me?
Play sports, strengthen your body
ஆடலாம் பாடலாம்
கொண்டாடலாம் ஹே
ஆனந்தம் காணுவோம்
எந்நாளுமே
We can dance, sing, and celebrate
Hey, we shall experience happiness forever!
பொதுவாக என்
மனசு தங்கம் ஒரு
போட்டியின்னு வந்து
விட்டா சிங்கம் உண்மைய
சொல்வேன் நல்லத செய்வேன்
ஹான் வெற்றிமேல் வெற்றி
வரும்
Generally, my heart is pure gold
If a competition arises, I am a fierce lion
I speak the truth, I do good deeds.. haan
Victory after victory will come...
ஆடுவோம் பாடுவோம்
கொண்டாடுவோம் ஹா ஹா
ஆனந்தம் காணுவோம்
எந்நாளுமே
We shall dance, sing, and celebrate!
Haa.. haaa...
We shall experience happiness forever!
வாங்கடி வாங்கடி
பொண்டுகளா வாசம்
உள்ள செண்டுகளா
வாங்கடி வாங்கடி
பொண்டுகளா வாசம்
உள்ள செண்டுகளா
Come, girls, come!
You fragrant bouquet of flowers!
Come, girls, come!
You fragrant bouquet of flowers!
கும்மி அடிச்சு
குலவைய போட்டு
அண்ணன வாழ்த்தி
பாடுங்கள ஹோய்....
Clap your hands for Kummi dance, utter high-pitched joy cries
Sing in praise of our elder brother!
Hoi... high-pitched festive cheering sound...
காளையன பாத்து
புட்டா ஜல்லிக்கட்டு காளை
எல்லாம் துள்ளிக்கிட்டு ஓடுமடி
புல்லுக்கட்டை தேடிக்கிட்டு
புல்லுக்கட்டை தேடிக்கிட்டு
புல்லுக்கட்டை தேடிக்கிட்டு
Upon catching a glimpse of Kaalaiyan
All the fierce Jallikattu bulls
Will jump and run away
In search of a bundle of grass
In search of a bundle of grass
In search of a bundle of grass
கொம்பிருக்கும்
காளைக்கெல்லாம்
தெம்பிருக்காது இந்த
கொம்பு இல்லா
காளையிடம்
வம்பிழுக்காது
All the bulls with sharp horns
Will lose their strength
This hornless bull (Kaalaiyan) will never
Pick unnecessary fights with anyone
குலவை போட்டு
பாடுங்கடி கும்மியடிச்சி
ஆடுங்கடி மாரியம்மன்
கோவிலுக்கு பொங்கலு
வைப்போம் வாருங்கடி
பொங்கலுவைப்போம்
வாருங்கடி பொங்கலு
வைப்போம் வாருங்கடி
Utter joy cries and sing songs, girls!
Clap hands and dance the Kummi, girls!
For the Mariamman temple
Let us offer sweet Pongal, come on girls!
Let us offer sweet Pongal, come on girls!
Let us offer sweet Pongal, come on girls!
பொறந்த ஊருக்கு
புகழை தேடு வளந்த
நாட்டுக்கு பெருமை
தேடு பொறந்த ஊருக்கு
புகழை தேடு வளந்த
நாட்டுக்கு பெருமை
தேடு
Earn fame for the village where you were born
Bring pride to the nation that raised you
Earn fame for the village where you were born
Bring pride to the nation that raised you
நாலுபேருக்கு
நன்மைசெய்தா
குழு :
கொண்டாடுவார்
பண்பாடுவார்
If you do good deeds for others
Chorus: People will honor you and celebrate your character!
என்னாலும்
உழைச்சதுக்கு பொன்னான
பலன் இருக்கு ஊரோட
சேர்ந்து வாழுங்க அம்மன்
அருள் சேரும் இனி நம்ம
துணையாகும்
For all the hard work done every day
There is a golden reward awaiting
Live in harmony together with the village community
Goddess Mariamman's grace will reach you
And become our protection from now on
ஆடலாம் பாடலாம்
கொண்டாடலாம் ஹே
ஆனந்தம் காணுவோம்
எந்நாளுமே
We can dance, sing, and celebrate
Hey... we shall experience happiness forever!
பொதுவாக என்
மனசு தங்கம் ஒரு
போட்டியின்னு வந்து
விட்டா சிங்கம்
Generally, my heart is pure gold
If a competition arises, I am a fierce lion
உண்மைய சொல்வேன்
நல்லத செய்வேன் ஹா
தன்னானா தானா தன
தன்னானா தானா வெற்றி
மேல் வெற்றி வரும்
I speak the truth, I do good deeds.. haaa
Rhythmic vocalization (Thannaana thaanaa)
Rhythmic vocalization (Thana thannaana thaanaa)
Victory after victory will come...
ஆடுவோம் பாடுவோம்
கொண்டாடுவோம் ஹே
ஆனந்தம் காணுவோம்
எந்நாளுமே ஆடுவோம்
பாடுவோம் கொண்டாடுவோம்
ஹே ஹே ஆனந்தம் காணுவோம்
எந்நாளுமே ஆடுவோம் பாடுவோம்
கொண்டாடுவோம் ஹே
ஆனந்தம் காணுவோம்
எந்நாளுமே
We shall dance, sing, and celebrate!
Hey... we shall experience happiness forever!
We shall dance, sing, and celebrate.. hey hey
We shall experience happiness forever!
We shall dance, sing, and celebrate.. hey
We shall experience happiness forever!
Jaeeeeeee jaeeeeeeeee
Victory, victory!
Annanukku jaeeeeeeee
Victory to elder brother!
Annanukku jaeeeeeeee
Victory to elder brother!
Kaalaiyanukku jaeeeeeeee
Victory to Kaalaiyan!
Kaalaiyanukku jaeeeeeeee
Victory to Kaalaiyan!
Jaeeeeeeee
Victory!
Podhuvaaga emmanasu thangam
Generally, my heart is pure gold
Oru pottiyinnu vandhu vitta singam
If a competition arises, I am a fierce lion
Podhuvaaga emmanasu thangam
Generally, my heart is pure gold
Oru pottiyinnu vandhu vitta singam
If a competition arises, I am a fierce lion
Unmaiya solven nalladha seiven
I speak the truth, I do good deeds
Thannaana thaanaa
Rhythmic vocalization (Thannaana thaanaa)
Thana thannaana thaanaa
Rhythmic vocalization (Thana thannaana thaanaa)
Vetri mel vetri varumm…..
Victory after victory will come...
Aaduvom paaduvom kondaaduvom
We shall dance, sing, and celebrate!
Ahh..aanandham kaanuvom ennaalumae
Ahh.. we shall experience happiness forever!
Chorus :Aaduvom paaduvom kondaaduvom
Chorus: We shall dance, sing, and celebrate!
Aanandham kaanuvom ennaalumae
We shall experience happiness forever!
Podhuvaaga emmanasu thangam
Generally, my heart is pure gold
Oru pottiyinnu vandhu vitta singam
If a competition arises, I am a fierce lion
Munnaala seerudhu mayilakkaalai
In the front, the Mayilak-bull snorts aggressively
Pinnaalae paayudhu machchakkaalai
From behind, the Machchak-bull leaps ahead
Munnaala seerudhu mayilakkaalai…ah
In the front, the Mayilak-bull snorts aggressively... ah
Pinnaalae paayudhu machchakkaalai
From behind, the Machchak-bull leaps ahead
Adakki aaludhu murattu kaalai
The wild bull tames and controls them all!
Chorus :Murattu kaalai murattu kaalai
Chorus: Wild bull, wild bull!
Nenjukkul bayamum illa
There is no fear in my heart
Yaarukku achcham illa
Who is completely fearless?
Vaaradhoo vetri ennidam
Will victory not automatically come to me?
Vilaiyaadunga udal balamaagunga
Play sports, strengthen your body
Aadalaam paadalaam kondadalaam
We can dance, sing, and celebrate
Hey aanandham kaanuvom ennaalumae
Hey, we shall experience happiness forever!
Podhuvaaga emmanasu thangam
Generally, my heart is pure gold
Oru pottiyinnu vandhu vitta singam
If a competition arises, I am a fierce lion
Unmaiya solven nalladha seiven..haan
I speak the truth, I do good deeds.. haan
Vetri mel vetri varumm…..
Victory after victory will come...
Aaduvom paaduvom kondaaduvom
We shall dance, sing, and celebrate!
Haa..haaa…
Haa.. haaa...
Aanandham kaanuvom ennaalumae
We shall experience happiness forever!
Vaangadi vaangadi pondugalaa
Come, girls, come!
Vaasam ulla chendugalaa
You fragrant bouquet of flowers!
Vaangadi vaangadi pondugalaa
Come, girls, come!
Vaasam ulla chendugalaa
You fragrant bouquet of flowers!
Kummi adichchu kolavaiya pottu
Clap your hands for Kummi dance, utter high-pitched joy cries
Annana vaazhththi paadungala
Sing in praise of our elder brother!
Hoi…lululululullululululu…..
Hoi... high-pitched festive cheering sound...
Kaalaiyana paaththuputta
Upon catching a glimpse of Kaalaiyan
Jallikkattu kaalaiyellaam
All the fierce Jallikattu bulls
Thullikittu odumadi
Will jump and run away
Pullu kattai thedikittu
In search of a bundle of grass
Pullu kattai thedikittu
In search of a bundle of grass
Pullu kattai thedikittu
In search of a bundle of grass
Kombirukkum kaalaikkellam
All the bulls with sharp horns
Thembirukkaadhu
Will lose their strength
Indha kombu illa kaaliydam
This hornless bull (Kaalaiyan) will never
Vambizhukkaadhu
Pick unnecessary fights with anyone
Kolavai pottu paadungadi
Utter joy cries and sing songs, girls!
Kummiyadichchu aadungadi
Clap hands and dance the Kummi, girls!
Maariyamman kovilukku
For the Mariamman temple
Pongalu vaippom vaarungadi
Let us offer sweet Pongal, come on girls!
Pongalu vaippom vaarungadi
Let us offer sweet Pongal, come on girls!
Pongalu vaippom vaarungadi
Let us offer sweet Pongal, come on girls!
Porandha oorukku pugazhai thedu
Earn fame for the village where you were born
Valandha naattukku perumai thedu
Bring pride to the nation that raised you
Porandha oorukku pugazhai thedu
Earn fame for the village where you were born
Valandha naattukku perumai thedu
Bring pride to the nation that raised you
Naalu perukku nanmai seidha
If you do good deeds for others
Chorus :Kondaavaar panpaaduvaar
Chorus: People will honor you and celebrate your character!
Yennaalum uzhachchadhukku
For all the hard work done every day
Ponnaana palanirukku
There is a golden reward awaiting
Ooroada serndhu vaazhunga
Live in harmony together with the village community
Amman arul serum
Goddess Mariamman's grace will reach you
Ini namma thunaiyaagum
And become our protection from now on
Aadalaam paadalaam kondaadalaam
We can dance, sing, and celebrate
Hey…aanandham kaanuvom ennaalumae
Hey... we shall experience happiness forever!
Podhuvaaga emmanasu thangam
Generally, my heart is pure gold
Oru pottiyinnu vandhu vitta singam
If a competition arises, I am a fierce lion
Unmaiya solven nalladha seiven..haaa
I speak the truth, I do good deeds.. haaa
Thannaana thaanaa
Rhythmic vocalization (Thannaana thaanaa)
Thana thannaana thaanaa
Rhythmic vocalization (Thana thannaana thaanaa)
Vetri mel vetri varumm…..
Victory after victory will come...
Aaduvom paaduvom kondaaduvom
We shall dance, sing, and celebrate!
Hey ….aanandham kaanuvom ennaalumae
Hey... we shall experience happiness forever!
Aaduvom paaduvom kondaaduvom..hey hey
We shall dance, sing, and celebrate.. hey hey
Aanandham kaanuvom ennaalumae
We shall experience happiness forever!
Aaduvom paaduvom kondaaduvom..hey
We shall dance, sing, and celebrate.. hey
Aanandham kaanuvom ennaalumae
We shall experience happiness forever!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Podhuvaaga Emmanasu Thangam' is an iconic hero intro song from the 1980 Tamil movie Murattu Kaalai, starring Rajinikanth. The song portrays Kaalaiyan, a benevolent, righteous, and fearless village chieftain who is gentle at heart like gold but fierce as a lion when challenged. Through vibrant rural imagery, bull-taming references, and folk celebration, the song highlights his selfless nature, physical strength, and dedication to the welfare of his village.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Podhuvaaga emmanasu thangam / Oru pottiyinnu vandhu vitta singam”
Compares the hero's gentle heart to pure gold and his competitive spirit to a lion.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Munnaala seerudhu mayilakkaalai / Pinnaalae paayudhu machchakkaalai”
The second letters 'n' match across consecutive lines (Munnaala / Pinnaalae).
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Porandha oorukku pugazhai thedu”
The starting 'p' sound repeats across words in the same line.
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Trivia
This classic track, composed by Ilaiyaraaja and sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam with lyrics by Panchu Arunachalam, defined the template for mass hero introduction songs in Tamil cinema. The line 'Podhuvaaga Emmanasu Thangam' was later used as the title for a 2017 Tamil comedy-drama film starring Udhayanidhi Stalin.
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