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Thangaduraiye Engal

From Thanga Durai · 1972

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Thanga Durai
Movie release year
1972
Lyrics added on
13 Jun 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thangaduraiye engal tamizhae
Thangam pondra singaduraiye
Varuga varuga vaazhga
Chorus :Varuga varuga vaazhga
Thangaduraiye engal tamizhae
Thangam pondra singaduraiye
Varuga varuga vaazhga
Chorus :Varuga varuga vaazhga
Thangaduraiye engal tamizhae
Thangam pondra singaduraiye
Varuga varuga vaazhga
Oorukullae suttipillai ennum
Perai kondaai
Nattukullae veerapillai ennum
Perai kandaai
Chorus :Nattukullae veerapillai ennum
Perai kandaai
Vaada engal raja
Nalla theera vettri veera
Chorus :Vaada engal raja
Nalla theera vettri veera
Thayagathai kakka vandha aiyaavae
Sendhamil annavae
Engalin thalapadhiyai
Vaazhtha vandhom onnaavae
Chorus :Engalin thalapadhiyai
Vaazhtha vandhom onnaavae
Thayagathai kakka vandha aiyaavae
Sendhamil annavae
Engalin thalapadhiyai
Vaazhtha vandhom onnaavae
Udan pirandha thambathigalin
Arivu kannai thirandhu vachu
Chorus :Udan pirandha thambathigalin
Arivu kannai thirandhu vachu
Male :Nalladhum kettadhu
Solli koduthavan neeyae
Indha ulagathukorr oli vilakku
Thamizharukkorr thani vilakku
Chorus :Indha ulagathukorr oli vilakku
Thamizharukkorr thani vilakku
Female :Ulladhai unnidam
Alli koduthom thaayae
Thayagathai kakka vandha aiyaavae
Sendhamil annavae
Engalin thalapadhiyai
Vaazhtha vandhom onnaavae
Chorus :Engalin thalapadhiyai
Vaazhtha vandhom onnaavae
Veerathirumaganae unnai
Dhinam hinam edhirpaarthen
Vettri kalaingan vandhaan
Enavae annai varavettren
Thilagam neeyena ulagam sollum
Vaazhiya en maganae
Dhesam kaatha maganai neengal
Vaazhnthungal tamizhargalae
Male :Vaazhnthungal tamizhargalae
O Thanga Durai, our pride of Tamil!
O lion-hearted leader, pure as gold!
Welcome, welcome, long live!
Chorus: Welcome, welcome, long live!
O Thanga Durai, our pride of Tamil!
O lion-hearted leader, pure as gold!
Welcome, welcome, long live!
Chorus: Welcome, welcome, long live!
O Thanga Durai, our pride of Tamil!
O lion-hearted leader, pure as gold!
Welcome, welcome, long live!
In our town, as a spirited boy,
you made a name for yourself;
across the nation, as a brave hero,
you earned great fame!
Chorus: Across the nation, as a brave hero,
you earned great fame!
Come, our king!
Our bold, victorious hero!
Chorus: Come, our king!
Our bold, victorious hero!
O noble leader who came to protect the motherland,
our elder brother of pure Tamil!
To our commander,
we have all come together to give our blessings!
Chorus: To our commander,
we have all come together to give our blessings!
O noble leader who came to protect the motherland,
our elder brother of pure Tamil!
To our commander,
we have all come together to give our blessings!
For the siblings born with you,
you opened their eyes of wisdom;
Chorus: For the siblings born with you,
you opened their eyes of wisdom;
Male: Right and wrong,
you are the one who taught us!
A shining light to this world,
a special guiding beacon for the Tamils!
Chorus: A shining light to this world,
a special guiding beacon for the Tamils!
Female: All that is in our hearts,
we have poured out to you, dear mother!
O noble leader who came to protect the motherland,
our elder brother of pure Tamil!
To our commander,
we have all come together to give our blessings!
Chorus: To our commander,
we have all come together to give our blessings!
O brave and noble son,
I waited for you every single day!
Seeing the triumphant hero return,
as your mother, I welcome you home!
The world will praise you as its crowning jewel;
may you live long, my son!
For the son who defended the nation,
shower your blessings, O Tamils!
Male: Shower your blessings, O Tamils!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This grand welcoming song from 'Thanga Durai' (1972) pays tribute to a brave, honorable, and beloved leader named Thangadurai. The lyrics express deep affection, respect, and admiration from his people and family. He is lauded not only as a courageous hero protecting his motherland, but also as a wise mentor who guides his brothers and sisters, enlightening them on righteousness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani (Simile)

Thangam pondra singaduraiye

Comparing the hero's majesty and value to gold ('Thangam pondra') and a lion ('singaduraiye').

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for emphasis/greeting)

Varuga varuga vaazhga

The words 'Varuga varuga' are repeated to enthusiastically extend a warm welcome.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Indha ulagathukorr oli vilakku

Describing the hero as a light/lamp illuminating the world and Tamils ('oli vilakku', 'thani vilakku').

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Trivia

The film 'Thanga Durai' starring Sivaji Ganesan features music composed by M. S. Vishwanathan, with lyrics penned by Kannadasan. Kannadasan's lyrics in this track prominently highlight Tamil cultural pride and maternal blessings.

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