Welcome Hero
From Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga · 1977
- Lyricist
- Na. Kamarasan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga1977
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Welcome hero happy marriage | Welcome hero, happy marriage |
| Welcome hero happy marriage | Welcome hero, happy marriage |
| Kashmiril thaen nilavu | A honeymoon in Kashmir |
| Palli paadam solla ketkkum | Listening to school lessons being taught |
| Pennallavo paal nilavu | Is not a woman like the milky white moon? |
| Female | |
| Welcome hero happy marriage | Welcome hero, happy marriage |
| Welcome hero happy marriage | Welcome hero, happy marriage |
| Kashmiril thaen nilavu | A honeymoon in Kashmir |
| Palli paadam solla ketkkum | Listening to school lessons being taught |
| Pennallavo paal nilavu | Is not a woman like the milky white moon? |
| Female | |
| Kanni mayil pennivalo maeri | Is this virgin peacock-like girl named Mary? |
| Kattiyadhae illai ival saeri | She has never worn a saree |
| Paris london sendru vandha pennunga | These are girls who have traveled to Paris and London |
| Kanni mayil pennivalo maeri | Is this virgin peacock-like girl named Mary? |
| Kattiyadhae illai ival saeri | She has never worn a saree |
| Paris london sendru vandha pennunga | These are girls who have traveled to Paris and London |
| Female | |
| Ponnazhagu minnum udal maarbil | On her chest of golden body beauty |
| Kannamudhu thinna varum apple | An apple that arrives to be eaten as sweet nectar |
| Paarkka paarkkap bodhai oottum kannunga | Eyes that induce intoxication just by looking at them |
| Ponnazhagu minnum udal maarbil | On her chest of golden body beauty |
| Kannamudhu thinna varum apple | An apple that arrives to be eaten as sweet nectar |
| Paarkka paarkkap bodhai oottum kannunga | Eyes that induce intoxication just by looking at them |
| Female | |
| Yengi nindraadum idaiyo pidil polae | Her slender waist sways longingly like a violin |
| Yengi nindraadum idaiyo pidil polae | Her slender waist sways longingly like a violin |
| Kaadhal kaaviyam paadida kaetkkum | Asking to sing an epic romance song |
| Kaadhal kaaviyam paadida kaetkkum | Asking to sing an epic romance song |
| Aahaa… oho… | Aahaa… oho… |
| Chorus | |
| Junakkutthaa… junakkutthaa… | Junakkutthaa… junakkutthaa… |
| Female | |
| Okay | Okay |
| Male | |
| Maeri saeri apple keepple | Mary, saree, apple, keepple... |
| Onnumae puriyaliyae | I don't understand any of this! |
| Male | |
| {Kannagi pol pen maniya paarthu | Look for a virtuous woman like Kannagi |
| Kaarthigaiyil kaiyodu kai serthu | Joining hands together in the auspicious month of Kaarthigai |
| Maalai ittu thaali katta seiyunga} (2) | Put on the garland and tie the sacred wedding thread |
| Male | |
| llaramae nallaramaai kondu | Look for a virtuous woman like Kannagi |
| Valluvanaar vaasugi pol vandhu | Joining hands together in the auspicious month of Kaarthigai |
| Vaazha pogum paavai undaa sollunga | Put on the garland and tie the sacred wedding thread |
| llaramae nallaramaai kondu | Conducting family life with great virtue |
| Valluvanaar vaasugi pol vandhu | Coming together like Saint Valluvar and his devotion-filled Vasugi |
| Vaazha pogum paavai undaa sollunga | Tell me, is there a maiden who will live like that? |
| Male | |
| Naalai paakkonum oorai azhaikkonum | Conducting family life with great virtue |
| Naalai paakkonum oorai azhaikkonum | Coming together like Saint Valluvar and his devotion-filled Vasugi |
| Maela vaathiyam oorvalam poga | Tell me, is there a maiden who will live like that? |
| Maela vaathiyam oorvalam poga | We must see tomorrow, we must invite the whole town |
| Pipippip pee… dudum dum dum | We must see tomorrow, we must invite the whole town |
| Pipippip pee… dudum dum dum | For the wedding procession to move with traditional music |
| Chorus | |
| Welcome hero happy marriage | For the wedding procession to move with traditional music |
| Kashmiril thaen nilavu | Pipippip pee… dudum dum dum |
| Palli paadam solla ketkkum | Pipippip pee… dudum dum dum |
| Pennallavo paal nilavu | Welcome hero, happy marriage |
| Female | |
| Chinna idai pinni varum bobby | A honeymoon in Kashmir |
| Chella mozhi killai manam baby | Listening to school lessons being taught |
| Aadi paadum teen age girlai paarunga | Is not a woman like the milky white moon? |
| Female | |
| Kanni ival thandhai oru seemaan | Bobby walking gracefully with a slender waist |
| Kappalilae pangu perum komaan | Baby with sweet speech and a parrot-like innocent heart |
| Aasthikkellaam indha ponnu thaanunga | Look at this teenage girl dancing and singing |
| Female | |
| Vaana vaedikkai bandu kachaeri | This maiden's father is a rich nobleman |
| Female | |
| Vaana vaedikkai bandu kachaeri | A wealthy ruler who owns shares in big ships |
| Female | |
| Kaaril oorvalam sammadham thaanaa | This girl is the sole heir to all his wealth |
| Aahaa… oho… | Fireworks and a musical band concert |
| Chorus | |
| Junakkutthaa… junakkutthaa… | Fireworks and a musical band concert |
| Female | |
| Enna | Is a grand procession in a car acceptable? |
| Male | |
| Bobby baby yaeju ghaelu pochudaa | Aahaa… oho… |
| Male | |
| Kaar kuzhalai aambali pol vetti | Junakkutthaa… junakkutthaa… |
| Kaadhugalil kai valaiyal katti | What? |
| Naeril vandhaa yaedho pola thonunga | Bobby, baby, age, girl - all that nonsense is gone! |
| Kaasu panam ennidamum undu | Cutting long dark hair short like a man |
| Kaadu vayal ethanaiyo undu | Wearing bangles on the hands up to the ears |
| Thaevai ellaam dheivam pola ponnunga | When she appears in person, she looks weird |
| Thumbai poo polae thulasi chedi polae | I also possess wealth and money |
| Thumbai poo polae thulasi chedi polae | I own so many vast farmlands and fields |
| Ponnai paarunga maappillai inanga | All that is needed is a pure girl like a deity |
| Dididdittaa… duduum dum dum | Like a pure white Thumbai flower, like a sacred Thulasi plant |
| Dididdittaa… duduum dum dum | Like a pure white Thumbai flower, like a sacred Thulasi plant |
| Chorus | |
| Welcome hero happy marriage | Look at the bride, groom, agree to this |
| Kashmiril thaen nilavu | Dididdittaa… duduum dum dum |
| Palli paadam solla ketkkum | Dididdittaa… duduum dum dum |
| Pennallavo paal nilavu | Welcome hero, happy marriage |
மற்றும் டி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன்
Welcome hero, happy marriage
Welcome hero, happy marriage
A honeymoon in Kashmir
Listening to school lessons being taught
Is not a woman like the milky white moon?
வெல்கம் ஹீரோ ஹேப்பி மேரேஜ்
வெல்கம் ஹீரோ ஹேப்பி மேரேஜ்
காஷ்மீரில் தேன் நிலவு
பள்ளி பாடம் சொல்ல கேட்கும்
பெண்ணல்லவோ பால் நிலவு
Welcome hero, happy marriage
Welcome hero, happy marriage
A honeymoon in Kashmir
Listening to school lessons being taught
Is not a woman like the milky white moon?
வெல்கம் ஹீரோ ஹேப்பி மேரேஜ்
வெல்கம் ஹீரோ ஹேப்பி மேரேஜ்
காஷ்மீரில் தேன் நிலவு
பள்ளி பாடம் சொல்ல கேட்கும்
பெண்ணல்லவோ பால் நிலவு
Is this virgin peacock-like girl named Mary?
She has never worn a saree
These are girls who have traveled to Paris and London
Is this virgin peacock-like girl named Mary?
She has never worn a saree
These are girls who have traveled to Paris and London
கன்னி மயில் பெண் இவளோ மேரி
கட்டியதே இல்ல இவள் சாரி
பாரிஸ் லண்டன் சென்று வந்த பெண்ணுங்க
கன்னி மயில் பெண் இவளோ மேரி
கட்டியதே இல்ல இவள் சாரி
பாரிஸ் லண்டன் சென்று வந்த பெண்ணுங்க
On her chest of golden body beauty
An apple that arrives to be eaten as sweet nectar
Eyes that induce intoxication just by looking at them
On her chest of golden body beauty
An apple that arrives to be eaten as sweet nectar
Eyes that induce intoxication just by looking at them
பொன்னழகு மின்னும் உடல் மார்பிள்
கன்னமது தின்ன வரும் ஆப்பிள்
பார்க்க பார்க்க போதை ஊட்டும் கண்ணுங்க
பொன்னழகு மின்னும் உடல் மார்பிள்
கன்னமது தின்ன வரும் ஆப்பிள்
பார்க்க பார்க்க போதை ஊட்டும் கண்ணுங்க
Her slender waist sways longingly like a violin
Her slender waist sways longingly like a violin
Asking to sing an epic romance song
Asking to sing an epic romance song
Aahaa… oho…
ஏங்கி நின்றாடும் இடையோ பிடில் போலே
ஏங்கி நின்றாடும் இடையோ பிடில் போலே
காதல் காவியம் பாடிட கேட்கும்
காதல் காவியம் பாடிட கேட்கும்
அஹா....ஓஹா
Junakkutthaa… junakkutthaa…
ஜுனக்கு தா......ஜுனக்கு தா
Okay
ஓகே
Mary, saree, apple, keepple...
I don't understand any of this!
மேரி சாரி ஆப்பிள் கீப்பில்
ஒண்ணுமே புரியலையே
Look for a virtuous woman like Kannagi
Joining hands together in the auspicious month of Kaarthigai
Put on the garland and tie the sacred wedding thread
{கண்ணகி போல் பெண்மணியை பார்த்து
கார்த்திகையில் கையோடு கை சேர்த்து
மாலை இட்டு தாலி கட்ட செய்யுங்க} (2)
Look for a virtuous woman like Kannagi
Joining hands together in the auspicious month of Kaarthigai
Put on the garland and tie the sacred wedding thread
Conducting family life with great virtue
Coming together like Saint Valluvar and his devotion-filled Vasugi
Tell me, is there a maiden who will live like that?
இல்லறமே நல்லறமாய் கொண்டு
வள்ளுவனார் வாசுகி போல் வந்து
வாழப்போகும் பாவை உண்டா சொல்லுங்க
இல்லறமே நல்லறமாய் கொண்டு
வள்ளுவனார் வாசுகி போல் வந்து
வாழப்போகும் பாவை உண்டா சொல்லுங்க
Conducting family life with great virtue
Coming together like Saint Valluvar and his devotion-filled Vasugi
Tell me, is there a maiden who will live like that?
We must see tomorrow, we must invite the whole town
We must see tomorrow, we must invite the whole town
For the wedding procession to move with traditional music
நாளை பார்க்கோனும் ஊரை அழைக்கோனும்
நாளை பார்க்கோனும் ஊரை அழைக்கோனும்
மேள வாத்தியம் ஊர்வலம் போக
மேள வாத்தியம் ஊர்வலம் போக
பிப்பிபி பீ........ டுடும் டும் டும்ம்
பிப்பிபி பீ......... டுடும் டும் டும்ம்
For the wedding procession to move with traditional music
Pipippip pee… dudum dum dum
Pipippip pee… dudum dum dum
Welcome hero, happy marriage
வெல்கம் ஹீரோ ஹேப்பி மேரேஜ்
காஷ்மீரில் தேன் நிலவு
பள்ளி பாடம் சொல்ல கேட்கும்
பெண்ணல்லவோ பால் நிலவு
A honeymoon in Kashmir
Listening to school lessons being taught
Is not a woman like the milky white moon?
சின்ன இடை பின்னி வரும் பாபி
செல்ல மொழி கிள்ள வரும் பேபி
ஆடி பாடும் டீன் ஏஜ் கேர்ள் ஐ பாருங்க
Bobby walking gracefully with a slender waist
Baby with sweet speech and a parrot-like innocent heart
Look at this teenage girl dancing and singing
கன்னி இவள் தந்தை ஒரு சீமான்
கப்பலிலே பங்கு பெறும் கோமான்
ஆஸ்திக்கெல்லாம் இந்த பொண்ணு தானுங்க
This maiden's father is a rich nobleman
வான வேடிக்கை பாண்டு கச்சேரி
A wealthy ruler who owns shares in big ships
வான வேடிக்கை பாண்டு கச்சேரி
This girl is the sole heir to all his wealth
Fireworks and a musical band concert
காரில் ஊர்வலம் சம்மதம் தானா
அஹா.....ஓஹா
Fireworks and a musical band concert
ஜுனக்கு தா ஜுனக்கு தா
Is a grand procession in a car acceptable?
என்ன
Aahaa… oho…
பாபி பேபி ஏஜ்ஜூ கேர்ள்ளு போச்சுடா
Junakkutthaa… junakkutthaa…
What?
Bobby, baby, age, girl - all that nonsense is gone!
Cutting long dark hair short like a man
Wearing bangles on the hands up to the ears
When she appears in person, she looks weird
I also possess wealth and money
I own so many vast farmlands and fields
All that is needed is a pure girl like a deity
Like a pure white Thumbai flower, like a sacred Thulasi plant
Like a pure white Thumbai flower, like a sacred Thulasi plant
கார்குழலை ஆம்பளி போல் வெட்டி
காதுகளில் கை வளையல் கட்டி
நேரில் வந்தால் ஏதோ போல தோணுங்க
காசு பணம் என்னிடமும் உண்டு
காடு வயல் எத்தனையோ உண்டு
தேவை எல்லாம் தெய்வம் போல பொண்ணுங்க
தும்பைப் பூ போலே துளசி செடி போலே
தும்பைப் பூ போலே துளசி செடி போலே
பொண்ணை பாருங்க மாப்பிள்ளை இணங்க
டிடிட்டிட்டா.......டுடும் டும் டும்ம்
டிடிட்டிட்டா.......டுடும் டும் டும்ம்
Look at the bride, groom, agree to this
Dididdittaa… duduum dum dum
Dididdittaa… duduum dum dum
Welcome hero, happy marriage
வெல்கம் ஹீரோ ஹேப்பி மேரேஜ்
காஷ்மீரில் தேன் நிலவு
பள்ளி பாடம் சொல்ல கேட்கும்
பெண்ணல்லவோ பால் நிலவு
Welcome hero happy marriage
Welcome hero, happy marriage
Welcome hero happy marriage
Welcome hero, happy marriage
Kashmiril thaen nilavu
A honeymoon in Kashmir
Palli paadam solla ketkkum
Listening to school lessons being taught
Pennallavo paal nilavu
Is not a woman like the milky white moon?
Welcome hero happy marriage
Welcome hero, happy marriage
Welcome hero happy marriage
Welcome hero, happy marriage
Kashmiril thaen nilavu
A honeymoon in Kashmir
Palli paadam solla ketkkum
Listening to school lessons being taught
Pennallavo paal nilavu
Is not a woman like the milky white moon?
Kanni mayil pennivalo maeri
Is this virgin peacock-like girl named Mary?
Kattiyadhae illai ival saeri
She has never worn a saree
Paris london sendru vandha pennunga
These are girls who have traveled to Paris and London
Kanni mayil pennivalo maeri
Is this virgin peacock-like girl named Mary?
Kattiyadhae illai ival saeri
She has never worn a saree
Paris london sendru vandha pennunga
These are girls who have traveled to Paris and London
Ponnazhagu minnum udal maarbil
On her chest of golden body beauty
Kannamudhu thinna varum apple
An apple that arrives to be eaten as sweet nectar
Paarkka paarkkap bodhai oottum kannunga
Eyes that induce intoxication just by looking at them
Ponnazhagu minnum udal maarbil
On her chest of golden body beauty
Kannamudhu thinna varum apple
An apple that arrives to be eaten as sweet nectar
Paarkka paarkkap bodhai oottum kannunga
Eyes that induce intoxication just by looking at them
Yengi nindraadum idaiyo pidil polae
Her slender waist sways longingly like a violin
Yengi nindraadum idaiyo pidil polae
Her slender waist sways longingly like a violin
Kaadhal kaaviyam paadida kaetkkum
Asking to sing an epic romance song
Kaadhal kaaviyam paadida kaetkkum
Asking to sing an epic romance song
Aahaa… oho…
Aahaa… oho…
Junakkutthaa… junakkutthaa…
Junakkutthaa… junakkutthaa…
Okay
Okay
Maeri saeri apple keepple
Mary, saree, apple, keepple...
Onnumae puriyaliyae
I don't understand any of this!
{Kannagi pol pen maniya paarthu
Look for a virtuous woman like Kannagi
Kaarthigaiyil kaiyodu kai serthu
Joining hands together in the auspicious month of Kaarthigai
Maalai ittu thaali katta seiyunga} (2)
Put on the garland and tie the sacred wedding thread
llaramae nallaramaai kondu
Look for a virtuous woman like Kannagi
Valluvanaar vaasugi pol vandhu
Joining hands together in the auspicious month of Kaarthigai
Vaazha pogum paavai undaa sollunga
Put on the garland and tie the sacred wedding thread
llaramae nallaramaai kondu
Conducting family life with great virtue
Valluvanaar vaasugi pol vandhu
Coming together like Saint Valluvar and his devotion-filled Vasugi
Vaazha pogum paavai undaa sollunga
Tell me, is there a maiden who will live like that?
Naalai paakkonum oorai azhaikkonum
Conducting family life with great virtue
Naalai paakkonum oorai azhaikkonum
Coming together like Saint Valluvar and his devotion-filled Vasugi
Maela vaathiyam oorvalam poga
Tell me, is there a maiden who will live like that?
Maela vaathiyam oorvalam poga
We must see tomorrow, we must invite the whole town
Pipippip pee… dudum dum dum
We must see tomorrow, we must invite the whole town
Pipippip pee… dudum dum dum
For the wedding procession to move with traditional music
Welcome hero happy marriage
For the wedding procession to move with traditional music
Kashmiril thaen nilavu
Pipippip pee… dudum dum dum
Palli paadam solla ketkkum
Pipippip pee… dudum dum dum
Pennallavo paal nilavu
Welcome hero, happy marriage
Chinna idai pinni varum bobby
A honeymoon in Kashmir
Chella mozhi killai manam baby
Listening to school lessons being taught
Aadi paadum teen age girlai paarunga
Is not a woman like the milky white moon?
Kanni ival thandhai oru seemaan
Bobby walking gracefully with a slender waist
Kappalilae pangu perum komaan
Baby with sweet speech and a parrot-like innocent heart
Aasthikkellaam indha ponnu thaanunga
Look at this teenage girl dancing and singing
Vaana vaedikkai bandu kachaeri
This maiden's father is a rich nobleman
Vaana vaedikkai bandu kachaeri
A wealthy ruler who owns shares in big ships
Kaaril oorvalam sammadham thaanaa
This girl is the sole heir to all his wealth
Aahaa… oho…
Fireworks and a musical band concert
Junakkutthaa… junakkutthaa…
Fireworks and a musical band concert
Enna
Is a grand procession in a car acceptable?
Bobby baby yaeju ghaelu pochudaa
Aahaa… oho…
Kaar kuzhalai aambali pol vetti
Junakkutthaa… junakkutthaa…
Kaadhugalil kai valaiyal katti
What?
Naeril vandhaa yaedho pola thonunga
Bobby, baby, age, girl - all that nonsense is gone!
Kaasu panam ennidamum undu
Cutting long dark hair short like a man
Kaadu vayal ethanaiyo undu
Wearing bangles on the hands up to the ears
Thaevai ellaam dheivam pola ponnunga
When she appears in person, she looks weird
Thumbai poo polae thulasi chedi polae
I also possess wealth and money
Thumbai poo polae thulasi chedi polae
I own so many vast farmlands and fields
Ponnai paarunga maappillai inanga
All that is needed is a pure girl like a deity
Dididdittaa… duduum dum dum
Like a pure white Thumbai flower, like a sacred Thulasi plant
Dididdittaa… duduum dum dum
Like a pure white Thumbai flower, like a sacred Thulasi plant
Welcome hero happy marriage
Look at the bride, groom, agree to this
Kashmiril thaen nilavu
Dididdittaa… duduum dum dum
Palli paadam solla ketkkum
Dididdittaa… duduum dum dum
Pennallavo paal nilavu
Welcome hero, happy marriage
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the 1977 Tamil movie 'Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga' presents a humorous and rhythmic thematic conflict between Westernized modern ideals of marriage and traditional Tamil culture. One side promotes Western fashion, high-society women named Mary or Bobby who travel to London and Paris, lavish honeymoon trips to Kashmir, and car processions with musical bands. In response, the traditional counter-perspective playfully dismisses modern gibberish ('Mary saeri apple keepple'). It advocates for choosing a bride who embodies traditional chaste virtue—referencing legendary figures like Kannagi and Vasugi (wife of Thiruvalluvar)—and comparing her purity to a white Thumbai flower or sacred Thulasi plant, celebrating the sacredness of a simple, traditional Tamil wedding.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Kanni mayil pennivalo maeri / Kattiyadhae illai ival saeri”
The second letter 't/n' sound creates harmony between 'Kanni' and 'Katti'.
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Yengi nindraadum idaiyo pidil polae”
Compares the slender, swaying waist of the maiden to the curves and sound of a violin (pidil).
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Pennallavo paal nilavu”
Directly equates a woman's pure beauty to the glowing milky moon.
Cultural Allusion
“Valluvanaar vaasugi pol vandhu”
Refers to Thiruvalluvar and his iconic devoted wife Vasugi as the supreme example of marital harmony.
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Thumbai poo polae thulasi chedi polae”
Compares the bride's purity and simplicity to a white Thumbai flower and holy Thulasi plant.
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Trivia
'Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga' (1977) stars M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Radha Saluja. The film's soundtrack was composed by legendary music director M. S. Viswanathan (MSV) with lyrics penned by modern Tamil poet Na. Kamarasan.
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