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Lyrics & meaning

Varranda Muni

From Muni · 2007

Lyricist
Pa. Vijay
Singers
Mukesh, Chorus
Music director
Bharathwaj
Details
Muni2007

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Varraandaa muniMuni is coming!
Vanthutaan muniMuni has arrived!
Ninnuttaan muniMuni has stood his ground!
Muni muni podu machchiMuni, Muni! Beat the drums, friend!
Chorus
KuppathukkuTo the slum...
Kuppathukku raajaadaaHe is the king of the slum!
Namma saathi sanamTo our people and kin...
Ellaathukkum sonthandaaHe belongs to everyone!
Ivan nikka sonnaaIf he tells everyone to stop...
Ooru moththam kekkundaaThe entire town listens!
Ada thappu senjaaIf anyone does wrong...
Thattiketkkum veerandaaHe is the hero who questions and corrects them!
Chorus
Nanbanukku uyir kodukkumHe is a friend who gives his life...
NanbandaaFor his friend!
Ivan kaasu panam illaathaHe is pure gold...
ThangandaaWithout needing money or wealth!
Mudiveduppaan thadiyeduppaanHe will make a decision, he will take up a stick...
Adi adippaanaeAnd he will strike a blow!
Kaikoduppaan kannasaippaanHe will lend a hand, signal with his eyes...
Kathai mudippaanaeAnd finish the story!
Chorus
Ettu thisaiyilumIn all eight directions...
Aaa muni muni muni muniAaa Muni Muni Muni Muni!
Uyarnthu nikkuraanHe stands tall!
Aaa muni muni muni muniAaa Muni Muni Muni Muni!
Male
Varraandaa muniMuni is coming!
Vanthutaan muniMuni has arrived!
Ninnuttaan muniMuni has stood his ground!
Muni muni podu machchiMuni, Muni! Beat the drums, friend!
Male
Kodikkanakkil panankoduthaalumEven if offered crores of money...
Maarammaattaan muni thaandaaMuni will never change his stance!
Pettaiyilae irukkum ezhaikkannilIn the eyes of the poor in the neighborhood...
Kanneer vanthaa vedippaandaaIf tears flow, he will explode in rage!
Male
Vaakku thantha pinnaeOnce he gives his word...
Athil thappi chellamaattaanHe will never break it or back down!
Natppu endru sonnaaIf he calls it friendship...
Atha etti thalla maattaanHe will never push it away!
Ezhu boomiyilAcross the seven worlds...
Muni muni muni muniMuni Muni Muni Muni!
Enga saami thaanHe is our deity!
Muni muni muni muniMuni Muni Muni Muni!
Male
Varraandaa muniMuni is coming!
Vanthutaan muniMuni has arrived!
Ninnuttaan muniMuni has stood his ground!
Muni muni podu machchiMuni, Muni! Beat the drums, friend!
Male
Muni muni varaandaa…………..Muni Muni is coming...
Muni muni vaaraandaaMuni Muni is coming!
Muni muni varaandaa…………..Muni Muni is coming...
Muni muni vaaraandaaMuni Muni is coming!
Chorus
Muni muni varaandaa…………..Muni Muni is coming...
Muni muni vaaraandaaMuni Muni is coming!
Muni muni varaandaa…………..Muni Muni is coming...
Muni muni vaaraandaaMuni Muni is coming!
Male
Kuppathula gopuram paarLook at the temple tower rising from the slum!
Kuppathula saamiyappaarLook at the god residing in the slum!
Varraan varraan………..He is coming, he is coming...
Varraan varraan………varraandoiHe is coming, he is coming... he is coming!
Male
Aduththavan kaasilOn another person's money...
VaazhndhathumilaHe has never lived!
Athanaal nenchil bayamillaTherefore, he has no fear in his heart!
Adakkura saathi irukkura pothumEven though an oppressive caste exists...
Adangura saathi muni illaMuni does not belong to a caste that bows down!
Chorus
Sonna sollu pothumA spoken word from him is enough...
Athil kaththu nikkum ooruThe entire town stands tall shouting for him!
Vaartha onnu pothumA single word is enough...
Pala kaththi serum paaruLook, many swords will assemble!
Nam saathithaanHe belongs to our community...
Aaa muni muni muni muniAaa Muni Muni Muni Muni!
Enge paathithaanHe is half of where we belong...
Aaa muni muni muni muniAaa Muni Muni Muni Muni!
Male
Varraandaa muniMuni is coming!
Vanthutaan muniMuni has arrived!
Ninnuttaan muniMuni has stood his ground!
Muni muni podu machchiMuni, Muni! Beat the drums, friend!
Chorus
KuppathukkuTo the slum...
Kuppathukku raajaadaaHe is the king of the slum!
Namma saathi sanamTo our people and kin...
Ellaathukkum sonthandaaHe belongs to everyone!
Ivan nikka sonnaaIf he tells everyone to stop...
Ooru moththam kekkundaaThe entire town listens!
Ada thappu senjaaIf anyone does wrong...
Thattiketkkum veerandaaHe is the hero who questions and corrects them!
Chorus
Nanbanukku uyir kodukkumHe is a friend who gives his life...
NanbandaaFor his friend!
Ivan kaasu panam illaathaHe is pure gold...
ThangandaaWithout needing money or wealth!
Mudiveduppaan thadiyeduppaanHe will make a decision, he will take up a stick...
Adi adippaanaeAnd he will strike a blow!
Kaikoduppaan kannasaippaanHe will lend a hand, signal with his eyes...
Kathai mudippaanaeAnd finish the story!
Chorus
{Ettu thisaiyilumIn all eight directions...
Aaa muni muni muni muniAaa Muni Muni Muni Muni!
Uyarnthu nikkuraanHe stands tall!
Aaa muni muni muni muni} (2)Aaa Muni Muni Muni Muni!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Varraandaa Muni' serves as a high-energy hero introduction track celebrating Muni, a fearless, noble, and loyal guardian figure of the local slum. The lyrics emphasize Muni's unyielding righteousness, his refusal to live off others' wealth, and his readiness to sacrifice his life for friendship and justice. He is depicted as a folk deity and protector who stands up against oppressors and stands tall across all eight directions. Through vivid street-style Tamil expressions and powerful rhythmic phrasing, lyricist Pa. Vijay portrays Muni not just as an individual, but as the pride and voice of the underprivileged community. The song highlights theme of unity, honor, and fearlessness among the downtrodden.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edukku (Initial Rhyme / Assonance)

Adakkura saathi irukkura pothum / Adangura saathi muni illa

Matching second consonants across lines, such as 'Varraandaa' and 'Vanthutaan' or 'Adakkura' and 'Adangura'.

Mona i (Alliteration)

Kuppathula gopuram paar / Kuppathula saamiyappaar

Repetition of initial phonetic sounds in consecutive lines or words, like 'Kuppathula gopuram' / 'Kuppathula saamiya'.

Metaphor

Ivan kaasu panam illaatha Thangandaa / Kuppathula gopuram paar

Describing Muni as pure gold without money and a temple tower (gopuram) born in the slum.

Repetition / Anaphora

Aaa muni muni muni muni

Rhythmic chanting of the character's name 'Muni muni muni muni' to build vigor and reverence.

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Trivia

'Varraandaa Muni' is the title theme track from the 2007 Tamil horror-comedy film 'Muni', directed by Lawrence Raghavendra, featuring music composed by Bharathwaj. The track established the iconic mass persona of the titular character Muni, laying the foundation for the highly successful 'Kanchana / Muni' film franchise.

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