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Lyrics & meaning

Pudhiya Manidha

From Enthiran · 2010

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
A. R. Rahman, Khatija Rahman, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
A. R. Rahman
Details
Enthiran2010

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Pudhiya manithaNew human
Boomiku vaaCome to the Earth
Pudhiya manithaNew human
Boomiku vaaCome to the Earth
Male
Ehkai vaarthuCasting steel
Silicon serthuAdding silicon
Vayarooti uyirootiWiring up and infusing life
Hardiskil ninaivootiInfusing memory into the hard disk
Male
Azhiyatha udaloduWith an imperishable body
Vadiyatha uyiroduWith an undying life
Aaram arivai.. araithu ootriGrinding and pouring six senses
Ezham arivai …ezhuppum muyarchiAn attempt to awaken the seventh sense
Male
Pudhiya manithaNew human
Boomiku vaaCome to the Earth
Chorus
Pudhiya manithaNew human
Boomiku vaaCome to the Earth
Pudhiya manithaNew human
Boomiku vaaCome to the Earth
Female
Maatram kondu vaaBring about change
Manithanai menmai seiElevate humanity
Unadhu aatralalWith your capability
Ulagai maatruChange the world
Female
Ella uyirkkumTo all living beings
Nanmaiyai iruuBe a source of good
Entha nilayilumIn any situation
Unmaiyai iruuBe truthful
Male
Endhiraa.. endhiraa.. endhiraaRobot.. robot.. robot..
En endhiraaMy robot
Endhiraa.. endhiraa.. endhiraaRobot.. robot.. robot..
En endhiraaMy robot
Male
Naan kandathu aararivuI possess six senses
Male :Nee kondathu perarivuYou possess supreme wisdom
Male
Naan kaatradhu aarumozhiI have learned six languages
Male :Nee petrathu nooru mozhiYou have acquired a hundred languages
Male
Eeral kanayam thunbamillaiNo afflictions of liver or pancreas
Male :Idhaya kolaru ethumillaiNo heart trouble whatsoever
Male
Thanthira manithan vaazhvathillaiDeceitful humans do not live forever
Male :Enthiran veezhvathillaiThe robot shall never fall
Male
Karuvil piranthathuThat which is born from the womb
Ella marikumWill eventually die
Arivil piranthathuThat which is born from intellect
Maripathae illaiWill never die
Male
Idho en endhiranHere is my robot
Ivan amaranHe is immortal
Idho en endhiranHere is my robot
Ivan amaranHe is immortal
Male
Naan innoru naanmuganaeI am another Brahma (creator)
Nee enbavan… en maganaeYou, my creation, are my son
Aan petravan aan maganaeA man who sired a son
Aam un peyar endhiranaeYes, your name is Enthiran
Hey hey hey…Hey hey hey...
Chorus
Pudhiya manithaNew human
Boomiku vaaCome to the Earth
Chorus
Pudhiya manithaNew human
Boomiku vaaCome to the Earth
Pudhiya manithaNew human
Boomiku vaaCome to the Earth
Male
Naan enbathu arivu mozhi'I' represents the language of intelligence
Male :Yen enbathu enathu vazhi'Why' represents my pathway
Male
Vaan pondrathu enathu veliMy domain is like the vast sky
Male :Naan nalaya gnana oliI am tomorrow's light of wisdom
Male
Nee kondathu udal vadivamYou have a biological body shape
Male :Naan kondathu porul vadivamI have a physical material form
Male
Nee kandathu oru piraviYou experience a single lifespan
Male :Naan kaanbathu pala piraviI witness multiple generations
Male
Robo roboRobo robo
Panmozhigal katralumEven if I learn many languages
En thanthai mozhiIs not my father's tongue
Tamizh allavaaTamil, after all?
Male
Robo roboRobo robo
Pala kandam vendralumEven if I conquer many continents
En karthaavukkuTo my creator
Adimai allava..Am I not a servant?
Ahaaa..aaa…aa..Ahaaa..aaa...aa..
Chorus
Pudhiya manithaNew human
Boomiku vaaCome to the Earth
Chorus
Pudhiya manithaNew human
Boomiku vaaCome to the Earth
Pudhiya manithaNew human
Boomiku vaaCome to the Earth
Pudhiya manithaNew human
Boomiku vaaCome to the Earth

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Pudhiya Manitha is the majestic opening anthem of the blockbuster sci-fi film Enthiran (2010), celebrating the creation of the humanoid robot Chitti by scientist Dr. Vaseegaran. The song vividly weaves high-tech terminology with deep classical Tamil lyrical style to depict the birth of an artificial human who surpasses human physical and mental limitations. It presents a dialogue between creator and creation, highlighting the contrast between vulnerable human biology and indestructible robotic technology. Beyond technological grandeur, the lyrics explore profound philosophical motifs. The scientist proudly assumes the persona of Brahma the creator ('Naan innoru naanmuganae'), while the robot vows absolute humility, loyalty to its creator, and devotion to its native roots ('En thanthai mozhi Tamizh allavaa'). The song serves as a grand invitation to a futuristic era where artificial intelligence exists to serve, protect, and elevate mankind.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Karuvil piranthathu / Arivil piranthathu

Matching second consonant 'ri' across lines creating rhythmic flow.

Iyaibu (End rhyme)

Azhiyatha udalodu / Vadiyatha uyirodu

Matching end suffixes '-odu' creating a musical echo.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Naan innoru naanmuganae / Nee enbavan... en maganae

Comparing the human creator to Lord Brahma (the four-faced creator god) and the robot creation to his son.

Antithesis (Muran)

Karuvil piranthathu ella marikum / Arivil piranthathu maripathae illai

Contrasting mortal human birth from the womb against immortal technological birth from intellect.

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Trivia

This track featured the singing debut of Khatija Rahman, daughter of composer A.R. Rahman, who sang the haunting futuristic opening vocals when she was just a teenager. The song presents a unique vocal dialogue where legendary singer S.P. Balasubrahmanyam sings for the creator (Dr. Vaseegaran), while A.R. Rahman provides the voice for the robot (Chitti).

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