Varranda Muni
From Muni · 2007
- Lyricist
- Pa. Vijay
- Music director
- Bharathwaj
- Details
- Muni2007
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Varraandaa muni | Muni is coming! |
| Vanthutaan muni | Muni has arrived! |
| Ninnuttaan muni | Muni has stood his ground! |
| Muni muni podu machchi | Muni, Muni! Beat the drums, friend! |
| Chorus | |
| Kuppathukku | To the slum... |
| Kuppathukku raajaadaa | He is the king of the slum! |
| Namma saathi sanam | To our people and kin... |
| Ellaathukkum sonthandaa | He belongs to everyone! |
| Ivan nikka sonnaa | If he tells everyone to stop... |
| Ooru moththam kekkundaa | The entire town listens! |
| Ada thappu senjaa | If anyone does wrong... |
| Thattiketkkum veerandaa | He is the hero who questions and corrects them! |
| Chorus | |
| Nanbanukku uyir kodukkum | He is a friend who gives his life... |
| Nanbandaa | For his friend! |
| Ivan kaasu panam illaatha | He is pure gold... |
| Thangandaa | Without needing money or wealth! |
| Mudiveduppaan thadiyeduppaan | He will make a decision, he will take up a stick... |
| Adi adippaanae | And he will strike a blow! |
| Kaikoduppaan kannasaippaan | He will lend a hand, signal with his eyes... |
| Kathai mudippaanae | And finish the story! |
| Chorus | |
| Ettu thisaiyilum | In all eight directions... |
| Aaa muni muni muni muni | Aaa Muni Muni Muni Muni! |
| Uyarnthu nikkuraan | He stands tall! |
| Aaa muni muni muni muni | Aaa Muni Muni Muni Muni! |
| Male | |
| Varraandaa muni | Muni is coming! |
| Vanthutaan muni | Muni has arrived! |
| Ninnuttaan muni | Muni has stood his ground! |
| Muni muni podu machchi | Muni, Muni! Beat the drums, friend! |
| Male | |
| Kodikkanakkil panankoduthaalum | Even if offered crores of money... |
| Maarammaattaan muni thaandaa | Muni will never change his stance! |
| Pettaiyilae irukkum ezhaikkannil | In the eyes of the poor in the neighborhood... |
| Kanneer vanthaa vedippaandaa | If tears flow, he will explode in rage! |
| Male | |
| Vaakku thantha pinnae | Once he gives his word... |
| Athil thappi chellamaattaan | He will never break it or back down! |
| Natppu endru sonnaa | If he calls it friendship... |
| Atha etti thalla maattaan | He will never push it away! |
| Ezhu boomiyil | Across the seven worlds... |
| Muni muni muni muni | Muni Muni Muni Muni! |
| Enga saami thaan | He is our deity! |
| Muni muni muni muni | Muni Muni Muni Muni! |
| Male | |
| Varraandaa muni | Muni is coming! |
| Vanthutaan muni | Muni has arrived! |
| Ninnuttaan muni | Muni has stood his ground! |
| Muni muni podu machchi | Muni, Muni! Beat the drums, friend! |
| Male | |
| Muni muni varaandaa………….. | Muni Muni is coming... |
| Muni muni vaaraandaa | Muni Muni is coming! |
| Muni muni varaandaa………….. | Muni Muni is coming... |
| Muni muni vaaraandaa | Muni Muni is coming! |
| Chorus | |
| Muni muni varaandaa………….. | Muni Muni is coming... |
| Muni muni vaaraandaa | Muni Muni is coming! |
| Muni muni varaandaa………….. | Muni Muni is coming... |
| Muni muni vaaraandaa | Muni Muni is coming! |
| Male | |
| Kuppathula gopuram paar | Look at the temple tower rising from the slum! |
| Kuppathula saamiyappaar | Look at the god residing in the slum! |
| Varraan varraan……….. | He is coming, he is coming... |
| Varraan varraan………varraandoi | He is coming, he is coming... he is coming! |
| Male | |
| Aduththavan kaasil | On another person's money... |
| Vaazhndhathumila | He has never lived! |
| Athanaal nenchil bayamilla | Therefore, he has no fear in his heart! |
| Adakkura saathi irukkura pothum | Even though an oppressive caste exists... |
| Adangura saathi muni illa | Muni does not belong to a caste that bows down! |
| Chorus | |
| Sonna sollu pothum | A spoken word from him is enough... |
| Athil kaththu nikkum ooru | The entire town stands tall shouting for him! |
| Vaartha onnu pothum | A single word is enough... |
| Pala kaththi serum paaru | Look, many swords will assemble! |
| Nam saathithaan | He belongs to our community... |
| Aaa muni muni muni muni | Aaa Muni Muni Muni Muni! |
| Enge paathithaan | He is half of where we belong... |
| Aaa muni muni muni muni | Aaa Muni Muni Muni Muni! |
| Male | |
| Varraandaa muni | Muni is coming! |
| Vanthutaan muni | Muni has arrived! |
| Ninnuttaan muni | Muni has stood his ground! |
| Muni muni podu machchi | Muni, Muni! Beat the drums, friend! |
| Chorus | |
| Kuppathukku | To the slum... |
| Kuppathukku raajaadaa | He is the king of the slum! |
| Namma saathi sanam | To our people and kin... |
| Ellaathukkum sonthandaa | He belongs to everyone! |
| Ivan nikka sonnaa | If he tells everyone to stop... |
| Ooru moththam kekkundaa | The entire town listens! |
| Ada thappu senjaa | If anyone does wrong... |
| Thattiketkkum veerandaa | He is the hero who questions and corrects them! |
| Chorus | |
| Nanbanukku uyir kodukkum | He is a friend who gives his life... |
| Nanbandaa | For his friend! |
| Ivan kaasu panam illaatha | He is pure gold... |
| Thangandaa | Without needing money or wealth! |
| Mudiveduppaan thadiyeduppaan | He will make a decision, he will take up a stick... |
| Adi adippaanae | And he will strike a blow! |
| Kaikoduppaan kannasaippaan | He will lend a hand, signal with his eyes... |
| Kathai mudippaanae | And finish the story! |
| Chorus | |
| {Ettu thisaiyilum | In all eight directions... |
| Aaa muni muni muni muni | Aaa Muni Muni Muni Muni! |
| Uyarnthu nikkuraan | He stands tall! |
| Aaa muni muni muni muni} (2) | Aaa Muni Muni Muni Muni! |
வர்றாண்டா முனி
வந்துட்டான் முனி
நின்னுட்டான் முனி
முனி முனி போடு மச்சி
Muni is coming!
Muni has arrived!
Muni has stood his ground!
Muni, Muni! Beat the drums, friend!
குப்பத்துக்கு
குப்பத்துக்கு ராஜாடா
நம்ம சாதி சனம்
எல்லாத்துக்கும் சொந்தன்டா
இவன் நிக்க சொன்னா
ஊரு மொத்தமும் கேக்குன்டா
அட தப்பு செஞ்சா
தட்டிக்கேட்க்கும் வீரன்டா
To the slum...
He is the king of the slum!
To our people and kin...
He belongs to everyone!
If he tells everyone to stop...
The entire town listens!
If anyone does wrong...
He is the hero who questions and corrects them!
நண்பனுக்கு உயிர் கொடுக்கும்
நண்பன்டா
இவன் காசு பணம் இல்லாத
தங்கன்டா
முடிவெடுப்பான் தடியெடுப்பான்
அடி அடிப்பானே
கை கொடுப்பான் கண்ணசைப்பான்
கதை முடிப்பானே
He is a friend who gives his life...
For his friend!
He is pure gold...
Without needing money or wealth!
He will make a decision, he will take up a stick...
And he will strike a blow!
He will lend a hand, signal with his eyes...
And finish the story!
எட்டு திசையிலும்
ஆ முனி முனி முனி முனி
உயர்ந்து நிக்குறான்
ஆ முனி முனி முனி முனி
In all eight directions...
Aaa Muni Muni Muni Muni!
He stands tall!
Aaa Muni Muni Muni Muni!
வர்றாண்டா முனி
வந்துட்டான் முனி
நின்னுட்டான் முனி
முனி முனி போடு மச்சி
Muni is coming!
Muni has arrived!
Muni has stood his ground!
Muni, Muni! Beat the drums, friend!
கோடிக்கணக்கில் பணம்கொடுத்தாலும்
மாறமாட்டான் முனிதாண்டா
பேட்டையில் இருக்கும் ஏழைக்கண்ணில்
கண்ணீர் வந்தா வெடிப்பாண்டா
Even if offered crores of money...
Muni will never change his stance!
In the eyes of the poor in the neighborhood...
If tears flow, he will explode in rage!
வாக்கு தந்த பின்னே
அதில் தப்பி செல்லமாட்டான்
நட்பு என்று சொன்னா
அத எட்டி தள்ள மாட்டான்
ஏழு பூமியில்
முனி முனி முனி முனி
எங்க சாமிதான்
முனி முனி முனி முனி
Once he gives his word...
He will never break it or back down!
If he calls it friendship...
He will never push it away!
Across the seven worlds...
Muni Muni Muni Muni!
He is our deity!
Muni Muni Muni Muni!
வர்றாண்டா முனி
வந்துட்டான் முனி
நின்னுட்டான் முனி
முனி முனி போடு மச்சி
Muni is coming!
Muni has arrived!
Muni has stood his ground!
Muni, Muni! Beat the drums, friend!
முனி முனி வர்றாண்டா......
முனி முனி வர்றாண்டா
முனி முனி வர்றாண்டா......
முனி முனி வர்றாண்டா
Muni Muni is coming...
Muni Muni is coming!
Muni Muni is coming...
Muni Muni is coming!
முனி முனி வர்றாண்டா......
முனி முனி வர்றாண்டா
முனி முனி வர்றாண்டா......
முனி முனி வர்றாண்டா
Muni Muni is coming...
Muni Muni is coming!
Muni Muni is coming...
Muni Muni is coming!
குப்பத்துல கோபுரம் பார்
குப்பத்துல சாமியப்பார்
வாரான் வாரான்......
வாரான் வாரான்......வாரான்டோய்
Look at the temple tower rising from the slum!
Look at the god residing in the slum!
He is coming, he is coming...
He is coming, he is coming... he is coming!
அடுத்தவன் காசில்
வாழ்ந்ததுமில்ல
அதனால் நெஞ்சில் பயமில்ல
அடக்குற சாதி இருக்குற போதும்
அடங்குற சாதி முனி இல்ல
On another person's money...
He has never lived!
Therefore, he has no fear in his heart!
Even though an oppressive caste exists...
Muni does not belong to a caste that bows down!
சொன்னா சொல்லு போதும்
அதில் கத்து நிக்கும் ஊரு
வார்த்த ஒன்னு போதும்
பல கத்தி சேரும் பாரு
நம் சாதிதான்
ஆஅ முனி முனி முனி முனி
எங்க பத்திதான்
ஆஅ முனி முனி முனி முனி
A spoken word from him is enough...
The entire town stands tall shouting for him!
A single word is enough...
Look, many swords will assemble!
He belongs to our community...
Aaa Muni Muni Muni Muni!
He is half of where we belong...
Aaa Muni Muni Muni Muni!
வர்றாண்டா முனி
வந்துட்டான் முனி
நின்னுட்டான் முனி
முனி முனி போடு மச்சி
Muni is coming!
Muni has arrived!
Muni has stood his ground!
Muni, Muni! Beat the drums, friend!
குப்பத்துக்கு
குப்பத்துக்கு ராஜாடா
நம்ம சாதி சனம்
எல்லாத்துக்கும் சொந்தன்டா
இவன் நிக்க சொன்னா
ஊரு மொத்தமும் கேக்குன்டா
அட தப்பு செஞ்சா
தட்டிக்கேட்க்கும் வீரன்டா
To the slum...
He is the king of the slum!
To our people and kin...
He belongs to everyone!
If he tells everyone to stop...
The entire town listens!
If anyone does wrong...
He is the hero who questions and corrects them!
நண்பனுக்கு உயிர் கொடுக்கும்
நண்பன்டா
இவன் காசு பணம் இல்லாத
தங்கன்டா
முடிவெடுப்பான் தடியெடுப்பான்
அடி அடிப்பானே
கை கொடுப்பான் கண்ணசைப்பான்
கதை முடிப்பானே
He is a friend who gives his life...
For his friend!
He is pure gold...
Without needing money or wealth!
He will make a decision, he will take up a stick...
And he will strike a blow!
He will lend a hand, signal with his eyes...
And finish the story!
{எட்டு திசையிலும்
ஆ முனி முனி முனி முனி
உயர்ந்து நிக்குறான்
ஆ முனி முனி முனி முனி} (2)
In all eight directions...
Aaa Muni Muni Muni Muni!
He stands tall!
Aaa Muni Muni Muni Muni!
Varraandaa muni
Muni is coming!
Vanthutaan muni
Muni has arrived!
Ninnuttaan muni
Muni has stood his ground!
Muni muni podu machchi
Muni, Muni! Beat the drums, friend!
Kuppathukku
To the slum...
Kuppathukku raajaadaa
He is the king of the slum!
Namma saathi sanam
To our people and kin...
Ellaathukkum sonthandaa
He belongs to everyone!
Ivan nikka sonnaa
If he tells everyone to stop...
Ooru moththam kekkundaa
The entire town listens!
Ada thappu senjaa
If anyone does wrong...
Thattiketkkum veerandaa
He is the hero who questions and corrects them!
Nanbanukku uyir kodukkum
He is a friend who gives his life...
Nanbandaa
For his friend!
Ivan kaasu panam illaatha
He is pure gold...
Thangandaa
Without needing money or wealth!
Mudiveduppaan thadiyeduppaan
He will make a decision, he will take up a stick...
Adi adippaanae
And he will strike a blow!
Kaikoduppaan kannasaippaan
He will lend a hand, signal with his eyes...
Kathai mudippaanae
And finish the story!
Ettu thisaiyilum
In all eight directions...
Aaa muni muni muni muni
Aaa Muni Muni Muni Muni!
Uyarnthu nikkuraan
He stands tall!
Aaa muni muni muni muni
Aaa Muni Muni Muni Muni!
Varraandaa muni
Muni is coming!
Vanthutaan muni
Muni has arrived!
Ninnuttaan muni
Muni has stood his ground!
Muni muni podu machchi
Muni, Muni! Beat the drums, friend!
Kodikkanakkil panankoduthaalum
Even if offered crores of money...
Maarammaattaan muni thaandaa
Muni will never change his stance!
Pettaiyilae irukkum ezhaikkannil
In the eyes of the poor in the neighborhood...
Kanneer vanthaa vedippaandaa
If tears flow, he will explode in rage!
Vaakku thantha pinnae
Once he gives his word...
Athil thappi chellamaattaan
He will never break it or back down!
Natppu endru sonnaa
If he calls it friendship...
Atha etti thalla maattaan
He will never push it away!
Ezhu boomiyil
Across the seven worlds...
Muni muni muni muni
Muni Muni Muni Muni!
Enga saami thaan
He is our deity!
Muni muni muni muni
Muni Muni Muni Muni!
Varraandaa muni
Muni is coming!
Vanthutaan muni
Muni has arrived!
Ninnuttaan muni
Muni has stood his ground!
Muni muni podu machchi
Muni, Muni! Beat the drums, friend!
Muni muni varaandaa…………..
Muni Muni is coming...
Muni muni vaaraandaa
Muni Muni is coming!
Muni muni varaandaa…………..
Muni Muni is coming...
Muni muni vaaraandaa
Muni Muni is coming!
Muni muni varaandaa…………..
Muni Muni is coming...
Muni muni vaaraandaa
Muni Muni is coming!
Muni muni varaandaa…………..
Muni Muni is coming...
Muni muni vaaraandaa
Muni Muni is coming!
Kuppathula gopuram paar
Look at the temple tower rising from the slum!
Kuppathula saamiyappaar
Look at the god residing in the slum!
Varraan varraan………..
He is coming, he is coming...
Varraan varraan………varraandoi
He is coming, he is coming... he is coming!
Aduththavan kaasil
On another person's money...
Vaazhndhathumila
He has never lived!
Athanaal nenchil bayamilla
Therefore, he has no fear in his heart!
Adakkura saathi irukkura pothum
Even though an oppressive caste exists...
Adangura saathi muni illa
Muni does not belong to a caste that bows down!
Sonna sollu pothum
A spoken word from him is enough...
Athil kaththu nikkum ooru
The entire town stands tall shouting for him!
Vaartha onnu pothum
A single word is enough...
Pala kaththi serum paaru
Look, many swords will assemble!
Nam saathithaan
He belongs to our community...
Aaa muni muni muni muni
Aaa Muni Muni Muni Muni!
Enge paathithaan
He is half of where we belong...
Aaa muni muni muni muni
Aaa Muni Muni Muni Muni!
Varraandaa muni
Muni is coming!
Vanthutaan muni
Muni has arrived!
Ninnuttaan muni
Muni has stood his ground!
Muni muni podu machchi
Muni, Muni! Beat the drums, friend!
Kuppathukku
To the slum...
Kuppathukku raajaadaa
He is the king of the slum!
Namma saathi sanam
To our people and kin...
Ellaathukkum sonthandaa
He belongs to everyone!
Ivan nikka sonnaa
If he tells everyone to stop...
Ooru moththam kekkundaa
The entire town listens!
Ada thappu senjaa
If anyone does wrong...
Thattiketkkum veerandaa
He is the hero who questions and corrects them!
Nanbanukku uyir kodukkum
He is a friend who gives his life...
Nanbandaa
For his friend!
Ivan kaasu panam illaatha
He is pure gold...
Thangandaa
Without needing money or wealth!
Mudiveduppaan thadiyeduppaan
He will make a decision, he will take up a stick...
Adi adippaanae
And he will strike a blow!
Kaikoduppaan kannasaippaan
He will lend a hand, signal with his eyes...
Kathai mudippaanae
And finish the story!
{Ettu thisaiyilum
In all eight directions...
Aaa muni muni muni muni
Aaa Muni Muni Muni Muni!
Uyarnthu nikkuraan
He 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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