Vanthirukkum Mannanukku
From Thalaiyatti Bommaigal · 1986
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, K. S. Chitra
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Details
- Thalaiyatti Bommaigal1986
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Vanthirukkum mannanukku | For the king who has arrived |
| Nammudaiya annanukku | For our dear brother |
| Chorus :Paadu pallaandu | Chorus: Sing long life to him |
| Female :Podungadi vanthanaththa poosungadi santhanaththa | Female: Offer greetings, girls, apply sandalwood paste |
| Chorus :Koduppom poochendu | Chorus: We will give a bouquet of flowers |
| Female | |
| Ullapadi nallavan pillai gunam kondavan | He is truly good at heart, possessing a child-like innocence |
| Nallapadi vaazhanum naam adha paakkanum | He must live well, and we must witness it |
| Ingirukkum makkalellaam | All the people residing here |
| Vaazhththugalai kooranum | Should shower him with blessings |
| Chorus :Maariyannae vaazhga | Chorus: Long live Brother Maari! |
| Chorus | |
| Vanthirukkum mannanukku | For the king who has arrived |
| Nammudaiya annanukku paadu pallaandu | Sing long life to our dear brother |
| Podungadi vanthanaththa poosungadi santhanaththa | Offer greetings, girls, apply sandalwood paste |
| Koduppom poochendu | We will give a bouquet of flowers |
| Female | |
| ………….. | ... |
| Female | |
| Hae….naanthaan chinna kanni | Hey, I am a young maiden |
| Ennai mama neethaan manni | Forgive me, my uncle |
| Thavaraa pottaen kanakku | I miscalculated back then |
| Puththi maaripochchu enakku | My thinking has changed now |
| Female | |
| Sokka thangam neethaan rasa | You are pure gold, my king |
| Kuththam sonnaen appo | I accused you back then |
| Vetkam vittu naanae vanthu | Casting shame aside, I myself have come |
| Nikkiraenae ippo | Standing here right now |
| Female | |
| Ada neeyum naanum neerum meenum | Ah, you and I are like water and fish |
| Solliputtaen yaeththukkanum | I have spoken my heart, accept it |
| Maalaikatti maaththikkanum | We must exchange flower garlands |
| Chorus | |
| Vanthirukkum mannanukku | For the king who has arrived |
| Nammudaiya annanukku paadu pallaandu | Sing long life to our dear brother |
| Podungadi vanthanaththa poosungadi santhanaththa | Offer greetings, girls, apply sandalwood paste |
| Koduppom poochendu | We will give a bouquet of flowers |
| Chorus | |
| Lululululululululu | [Ululation / Vocalization] |
| Aah….saerikullae saerntha magan | Ah, the son who joined the slum neighborhood |
| Selvamellaam petra magan | The son who attained all wealth |
| Kandeduththu vaazha vachcha maariyannae | Brother Maari, who found us and gave us life |
| Nallaa irukanum…. | May you be blessed and prosper... |
| Male | |
| Hae….nesam paasam vacchaa | Hey, if you show love and affection |
| Kaal seruppaa iruppaen naanthaan | I will remain humble like slippers on your feet |
| Mosham vesham pottaa | But if you put on a deceitful mask |
| Sudum neruppaa kodhippaen naanthaan | I will boil over like burning fire |
| Male | |
| Thaaya pola vaazhum perukku | For those who live like a loving mother |
| Naaya pola ozhaippaen | I will toil loyally like a dog |
| Uravai vachchu pazhagum perukku | For those who bond with genuine relationships |
| Uyirakkooda koduppaen | I will even sacrifice my life |
| Male | |
| Verum paachchaa kaatti yaechchaa pothum | If anyone tries to trick or deceive with empty threats |
| Santhiyila nikka vaippaen | I will make them stand at the crossroads in shame |
| Saththiyaththa kakka vaippaen | I will make them spit out the truth |
| Female | |
| Vanthirukkum mannanukku | For the king who has arrived |
| Nammudaiya annanukku | For our dear brother |
| Chorus :Paadu pallaandu | Chorus: Sing long life to him |
| Female :Podungadi vanthanaththa poosungadi santhanaththa | Female: Offer greetings, girls, apply sandalwood paste |
| Chorus : Koduppom poochendu…. | Chorus: We will give a bouquet of flowers... |
| Female | |
| Ullapadi nallavan pillai gunam kondavan | He is truly good at heart, possessing a child-like innocence |
| Nallapadi vaazhanum naam adha paakkanum | He must live well, and we must witness it |
| Ingirukkum makkalellaam | All the people residing here |
| Vaazhththugalai kooranum | Should shower him with blessings |
| Chorus :Maariyannae vaazhga | Chorus: Long live Brother Maari! |
| Chorus | |
| Vanthirukkum mannanukku | For the king who has arrived |
| Nammudaiya annanukku paadu pallaandu | Sing long life to our dear brother |
| Podungadi vanthanaththa poosungadi santhanaththa | Offer greetings, girls, apply sandalwood paste |
| Koduppom poochendu | We will give a bouquet of flowers |
| Chorus | |
| ……………… | ... |
வந்திருக்கும் மன்னனுக்கு
நம்முடைய அண்ணனுக்கு
குழு :
பாடு பல்லாண்டு
போடுங்கடி வந்தனத்த பூசுங்கடி சந்தனத்த
குழு :
கொடுப்போம் பூச்செண்டு
For the king who has arrived
For our dear brother
Chorus: Sing long life to him
Female: Offer greetings, girls, apply sandalwood paste
Chorus: We will give a bouquet of flowers
உள்ளபடி நல்லவன் பிள்ளை குணம் கொண்டவன்
நல்லபடி வாழணும் நாம அதப் பாக்கணும்
இங்கிருக்கும் மக்களெல்லாம்
வாழ்த்துகளை கூறணும்
குழு :
மாரியண்ணே வாழ்க
He is truly good at heart, possessing a child-like innocence
He must live well, and we must witness it
All the people residing here
Should shower him with blessings
Chorus: Long live Brother Maari!
வந்திருக்கும் மன்னனுக்கு
நம்முடைய அண்ணனுக்கு பாடு பல்லாண்டு
போடுங்கடி வந்தனத்த பூசுங்கடி சந்தனத்த
கொடுப்போம் பூச்செண்டு...
For the king who has arrived
Sing long life to our dear brother
Offer greetings, girls, apply sandalwood paste
We will give a bouquet of flowers
...............................
...
ஹே...நான்தான் சின்னக் கன்னி
என்னை மாமா நீதான் மன்னி
தவறா போட்டேன் கணக்கு
புத்தி மாறிப்போச்சு எனக்கு
Hey, I am a young maiden
Forgive me, my uncle
I miscalculated back then
My thinking has changed now
சொக்கத் தங்கம் நீதான் ராசா
குத்தம் சொன்னேன் அப்போ
வெட்கம் விட்டு நானே வந்து
நிக்கிறேனே இப்போ
You are pure gold, my king
I accused you back then
Casting shame aside, I myself have come
Standing here right now
அட நீயும் நானும் நீரும் மீனும்
சொல்லிப்புட்டேன் ஏத்துக்கணும்
மாலைக்கட்டி மாத்திக்கணும்
Ah, you and I are like water and fish
I have spoken my heart, accept it
We must exchange flower garlands
வந்திருக்கும் மன்னனுக்கு
நம்முடைய அண்ணனுக்கு பாடு பல்லாண்டு
போடுங்கடி வந்தனத்த பூசுங்கடி சந்தனத்த
கொடுப்போம் பூச்செண்டு...
For the king who has arrived
Sing long life to our dear brother
Offer greetings, girls, apply sandalwood paste
We will give a bouquet of flowers
லுலுலுலுலுலுலு......
ஆஹ்...சேரிக்குள்ளே சேர்ந்த மகன்
செல்வமெல்லாம் பெற்ற மகன்
கண்டெடுத்து வாழ வச்ச மாரியண்ணே
நல்லா இருக்கணும்....
[Ululation / Vocalization]
Ah, the son who joined the slum neighborhood
The son who attained all wealth
Brother Maari, who found us and gave us life
May you be blessed and prosper...
ஹே.....நேசம் பாசம் வச்சா
கால் செருப்பா இருப்பேன் நான்தான்
மோசம் வேஷம் போட்டா
சுடும் நெருப்பா கொதிப்பேன் நான்தான்
Hey, if you show love and affection
I will remain humble like slippers on your feet
But if you put on a deceitful mask
I will boil over like burning fire
தாயப் போல வாழும் பேருக்கு
நாயப் போல ஒழைப்பேன்
உறவை வச்சு பழகும் பேருக்கு
உயிரக் கூட கொடுப்பேன்
For those who live like a loving mother
I will toil loyally like a dog
For those who bond with genuine relationships
I will even sacrifice my life
வெறும் பாச்சா காட்டி ஏச்சா போதும்
சந்தியில நிக்க வைப்பேன்
சத்தியத்த கக்க வைப்பேன்
If anyone tries to trick or deceive with empty threats
I will make them stand at the crossroads in shame
I will make them spit out the truth
வந்திருக்கும் மன்னனுக்கு
நம்முடைய அண்ணனுக்கு
குழு :
பாடு பல்லாண்டு
போடுங்கடி வந்தனத்த பூசுங்கடி சந்தனத்த
குழு :
கொடுப்போம் பூச்செண்டு....
For the king who has arrived
For our dear brother
Chorus: Sing long life to him
Female: Offer greetings, girls, apply sandalwood paste
Chorus: We will give a bouquet of flowers...
உள்ளபடி நல்லவன் பிள்ளை குணம் கொண்டவன்
நல்லபடி வாழணும் நாம அதப் பாக்கணும்
இங்கிருக்கும் மக்களெல்லாம்
வாழ்த்துகளை கூறணும்
குழு :
மாரியண்ணே வாழ்க
He is truly good at heart, possessing a child-like innocence
He must live well, and we must witness it
All the people residing here
Should shower him with blessings
Chorus: Long live Brother Maari!
வந்திருக்கும் மன்னனுக்கு
நம்முடைய அண்ணனுக்கு பாடு பல்லாண்டு
போடுங்கடி வந்தனத்த பூசுங்கடி சந்தனத்த
கொடுப்போம் பூச்செண்டு...
For the king who has arrived
Sing long life to our dear brother
Offer greetings, girls, apply sandalwood paste
We will give a bouquet of flowers
..................................
...
Vanthirukkum mannanukku
For the king who has arrived
Nammudaiya annanukku
For our dear brother
Chorus :Paadu pallaandu
Chorus: Sing long life to him
Female :Podungadi vanthanaththa poosungadi santhanaththa
Female: Offer greetings, girls, apply sandalwood paste
Chorus :Koduppom poochendu
Chorus: We will give a bouquet of flowers
Ullapadi nallavan pillai gunam kondavan
He is truly good at heart, possessing a child-like innocence
Nallapadi vaazhanum naam adha paakkanum
He must live well, and we must witness it
Ingirukkum makkalellaam
All the people residing here
Vaazhththugalai kooranum
Should shower him with blessings
Chorus :Maariyannae vaazhga
Chorus: Long live Brother Maari!
Vanthirukkum mannanukku
For the king who has arrived
Nammudaiya annanukku paadu pallaandu
Sing long life to our dear brother
Podungadi vanthanaththa poosungadi santhanaththa
Offer greetings, girls, apply sandalwood paste
Koduppom poochendu
We will give a bouquet of flowers
…………..
...
Hae….naanthaan chinna kanni
Hey, I am a young maiden
Ennai mama neethaan manni
Forgive me, my uncle
Thavaraa pottaen kanakku
I miscalculated back then
Puththi maaripochchu enakku
My thinking has changed now
Sokka thangam neethaan rasa
You are pure gold, my king
Kuththam sonnaen appo
I accused you back then
Vetkam vittu naanae vanthu
Casting shame aside, I myself have come
Nikkiraenae ippo
Standing here right now
Ada neeyum naanum neerum meenum
Ah, you and I are like water and fish
Solliputtaen yaeththukkanum
I have spoken my heart, accept it
Maalaikatti maaththikkanum
We must exchange flower garlands
Vanthirukkum mannanukku
For the king who has arrived
Nammudaiya annanukku paadu pallaandu
Sing long life to our dear brother
Podungadi vanthanaththa poosungadi santhanaththa
Offer greetings, girls, apply sandalwood paste
Koduppom poochendu
We will give a bouquet of flowers
Lululululululululu
[Ululation / Vocalization]
Aah….saerikullae saerntha magan
Ah, the son who joined the slum neighborhood
Selvamellaam petra magan
The son who attained all wealth
Kandeduththu vaazha vachcha maariyannae
Brother Maari, who found us and gave us life
Nallaa irukanum….
May you be blessed and prosper...
Hae….nesam paasam vacchaa
Hey, if you show love and affection
Kaal seruppaa iruppaen naanthaan
I will remain humble like slippers on your feet
Mosham vesham pottaa
But if you put on a deceitful mask
Sudum neruppaa kodhippaen naanthaan
I will boil over like burning fire
Thaaya pola vaazhum perukku
For those who live like a loving mother
Naaya pola ozhaippaen
I will toil loyally like a dog
Uravai vachchu pazhagum perukku
For those who bond with genuine relationships
Uyirakkooda koduppaen
I will even sacrifice my life
Verum paachchaa kaatti yaechchaa pothum
If anyone tries to trick or deceive with empty threats
Santhiyila nikka vaippaen
I will make them stand at the crossroads in shame
Saththiyaththa kakka vaippaen
I will make them spit out the truth
Vanthirukkum mannanukku
For the king who has arrived
Nammudaiya annanukku
For our dear brother
Chorus :Paadu pallaandu
Chorus: Sing long life to him
Female :Podungadi vanthanaththa poosungadi santhanaththa
Female: Offer greetings, girls, apply sandalwood paste
Chorus : Koduppom poochendu….
Chorus: We will give a bouquet of flowers...
Ullapadi nallavan pillai gunam kondavan
He is truly good at heart, possessing a child-like innocence
Nallapadi vaazhanum naam adha paakkanum
He must live well, and we must witness it
Ingirukkum makkalellaam
All the people residing here
Vaazhththugalai kooranum
Should shower him with blessings
Chorus :Maariyannae vaazhga
Chorus: Long live Brother Maari!
Vanthirukkum mannanukku
For the king who has arrived
Nammudaiya annanukku paadu pallaandu
Sing long life to our dear brother
Podungadi vanthanaththa poosungadi santhanaththa
Offer greetings, girls, apply sandalwood paste
Koduppom poochendu
We will give a bouquet of flowers
………………
...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Vanthirukkum Mannanukku from Thalaiyatti Bommaigal (1986) is a festive community celebration song dedicated to Brother Maari, a benevolent leader who uplifted the lives of people in his neighborhood. The lyrics honor his childlike innocence, humility, and unwavering commitment to justice—describing how he serves loyal people with total devotion while fiercely punishing deceit and hypocrisy. Interspersed with the celebratory choruses, the female protagonist expresses remorse for past misunderstandings, asking for forgiveness and expressing her desire to unite with him. The track effectively captures the rural folk ethos through Vaali's rhythmic pen and Gangai Amaran's vibrant melody.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Ada neeyum naanum neerum meenum”
Compares the inseparable bond of lovers to water and fish.
Metaphor & Contrast
“Kaal seruppaa iruppaen naanthaan / Sudum neruppaa kodhippaen naanthaan”
Contrasts extreme humility ('slippers on feet') for affectionate people with fierce wrath ('burning fire') for hypocrites.
Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“saerikullae saerntha magan / Selvamellaam petra magan”
Rhyming of the second consonant 's' (saer / sel) across consecutive lines.
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Trivia
Composed by Gangai Amaran for the film Thalaiyatti Bommaigal (1986), this song features dynamic vocal performances by Malaysia Vasudevan and K. S. Chithra, set to classic rural folk rhythms written by legendary lyricist Vaali.
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