“Adho Varugiraan” from the film Kathanayaki is performed by S. C. Krishnan. Lyricist Thanjai N Ramaiya Dass and composer G. Ramanathan created the track. It opens on a stage play, with a character announced as someone with an “axe-like mustache.”
Adho Varugiraan
S. C. Krishnan • From “Kathanayaki”
Kathanayaki’s Adho Varugiraan Lyrics Translation
The lyrics mix mythology with modern terms for comedic effect. One man dies on stage from a “heart fail.” The god Yama then complains he must leave, saying “I have to go to my ‘duty’, it’s time!”
Adho Varugiran KanneLook, he’s coming, my dear
Adho VarugiranLook, he’s coming
Adatha Bommai PolaLike a doll that doesn’t move
Kodali MeesaiyoduWith a mustache like an axe
Adho Varugiran KanneLook, he’s coming, my dear
Adho VarugiranLook, he’s coming
Adatha Bommai PolaLike a doll that doesn’t move
Kodali MeesaiyoduWith a mustache like an axe
Oo Saviththri Karuppu IdhanaOh Savithri, is this that dark man?
Madu Pola Medai MeleOn the stage like an ox
Madinthu Seththane Heart Fail AnaneHe collapsed and died, his heart failed
Oo Saviththri Karuppu IdhanaOh Savithri, is this that dark man?
Madu Pola Medai MeleOn the stage like an ox
Madinthu Seththane Heart Fail AnaneHe collapsed and died, his heart failed
Emadharmaraja En Nadhanuyir TharumO Lord of Justice, Yama, give me my husband’s life
Uyirai Nan TharamattenI won’t give his life up
Ungalai Nan VidamattenI won’t let you go
Nan Dutykku Poganume Time AchuI have to go to my ‘duty’, it’s time!
Viththillamal Virutcham MulaikkumaCan a tree sprout without a seed?
Adhu Eppadi MulaikkumHow can it sprout?
Villillamal Ambu PayumaCan an arrow fly without a bow?
Adhu Eppadi PayumHow can it fly?
Current Illamal Lightu EriyumaCan a light turn on without ‘current’?
Adhu Eppadi EriyumHow can it turn on?
Kasillamal Kalam OdumaCan time pass without cash?
Adhu Eppadi OdumHow can it pass?
Poovillamal Kayum KaikkumaCan a fruit form without a flower?
Adhu Eppadi KaikkumHow can it form?
Purushan Indri Pillaiyum PirakkumaCan a child be born without a husband?
Adho Varugiraan Music Video
This song uses simple, logical questions to build its argument against a divine figure. The confrontation becomes a funny, everyday dispute about rules and timing. The track is a self-aware parody of classic theatrical dramas.