Cheenikkallu, a lullaby from the film Bison Kaalamaadan, is made especially touching by the gentle voices of Chinmayi Sripada and Vijay Yesudas. The song’s soft melody beautifully reflects the deep love parents feel, showing a child as the heart of their lives.
Released: September 23, 2025
Cheenikkallu
Chinmayi Sripada, Vijay Yesudas – From “Bison Kaalamaadan”
Bison Kaalamaadan’s Cheenikkallu Lyrics Translation in English
The meaning of Cheenikkallu becomes even clearer in translation, where the song is divided into two parts. Mari Selvaraj’s lyrics first share a mother’s gentle lullaby, describing her hope for the father’s return with gifts. Then, the focus moves to the father, who sees his child as both his strength and his hope for the future, showing how a child can change their parents’ lives.
Kutty Kudhura Vangi Appan VaranYour father is coming with a little horse he bought.
Rasa Needhan Kann UranghuSleep now, my little king.
Ana Vangi Appan VaranYour father is coming with an elephant he bought.
Rasa Needhan Kann UranghuSleep now, my little king.
Un Salanga Satham Ketkka VaranHe is coming to hear the sound of your anklets.
Rasa Needhan Kann UranghuSleep now, my little king.
Un Kannu Maiya Theetta VaranHe is coming to apply the kohl to your eyes.
Rasa Needhan Kann UranghuSleep now, my little king.
Un Appan Varan Kann UranghuYour father is on his way, so close your eyes and sleep.
Un Thagappan Varan Kann UranghuShut your eyes and go to sleep; your beloved father is on his way.
Andha Ayaiyum Varudhu Kann UranghuShut your eyes and go to sleep; the elephant is also on the way.
Kutty Kudhura Varudhu Kann UranghuShut your eyes and go to sleep; the little horse is on the way.
Chinna Chinna Cheeni KalluYou are like little cubes of sugar.
Sirichu Kattu SithirameSmile for me, my beautiful creation.
Vanna Vanna VanavilluYou’re like a colourful rainbow.
Varanju Kattu PathirameDraw one for me to keep safe.
Chinna Chinna Cheeni KalluYou are like little cubes of sugar.
Sirichu Kattu SithirameSmile for me, my beautiful creation.
Vanna Vanna VanavilluYou are like a colourful rainbow.
Varanju Kattu PathirameDraw one for me to keep safe.
Uchi Panaiyila Ninnu Padum Kuyilu NeeYou are the cuckoo that sings from the top of the palm tree.
Motta Paraiyila Vandhu Adum Mayilu NeeYou are the peacock that comes to dance on the barren drum.
Andha Agasathil AgasathilIn that endless sky, in that endless sky,
Alaiyadikkum Nelavu NeeYou are the moon that makes the waves.
Chinna Chinna Cheeni KalluYou are like little cubes of sugar.
Sirichu Kattu SithirameSmile for me, my beautiful creation.
Vanna Vanna VanavilluYou’re like a colourful rainbow.
Varanju Kattu Pathirame EDraw one for me to keep safe.
Un Appan Varan Kann UranghuYour father is coming, so close your eyes and sleep.
Un Thagappan Varan Kann UranghuShut your eyes and go to sleep; your beloved father is on his way.
Andha Ayaiyum Varudhu Kann UranghuShut your eyes and go to sleep; the elephant is also on the way.
Kutty Kudhura Varudhu Kann UranghuShut your eyes and go to sleep; the little horse is on the way.
Hooo Ho Ho OooHoo, ho ho oo
Odum PadhaiyilaOn the path where I run,
Mullu Kuthum VelaiyilaCurrently, a thorn pricks me.
Uchi Kottum Sathamum NeeYou are the comforting sound that soothes me.
Padham Sottum Rathamum NeeYou are the blood that flows from my foot.
Koodum MegathulaIn the gathering clouds,
Idi Vettum Minnalulain the lightning that splits the thunder,
Para Thattum Mazhaiyum NeeYou are the rain that beats on the surface.
Payir Adum Pachaiyum NeeYou are the green that sways in the crops.
Ottu KooraiyilaOn our humble thatched roof,
Kuruvi Kattum Gopuram NeeYou are the majestic tower that a sparrow builds.
Veettu ThinnaiyilaOn the porch of our home,
Usir Urangum Nizhalum NeeYou are the shadow where life itself sleeps.
NenjangootulaInside my own heart,
Neri Kattum Nenappu NeeYou are the thought that brings a gentle ache.
Petha MarbulaFrom the chest of the one who bore you,
Kannu Muttum Palu NeeYou are the milk that meets the eyes.
Araroo Aroo ArirarooLullaby… lullaby… lulla-lullaby.
Araroo Aroo ArirarooLullaby… lullaby… lulla-lullaby.
Araroo Hoo Ooo Hoo Oo“Lullaby… hoo ooo hoo oo.”
Malliga Vasam ManasukullaThe scent of jasmine fills my mind.
Kanne Nee ThoonghuSleep now, my precious one.
Sandhana Vasam ThottilukullaThe scent of sandalwood is in your cradle.
Rasa Nee ThoonghuSleep now, my little king.
Chinna Chinna Cheeni KalluYou are like little cubes of sugar.
Sirichu Kattu SithirameSmile for me, my beautiful creation.
Vanna Vanna VanavilluYou’re like a colourful rainbow.
Varanju Kattu PathirameDraw one for me to keep safe.
Uchi Panaiyila, Ninnu Padum Kuyilu NeeYou are the cuckoo that sings from the top of the palm tree.
Motta Paraiyila, Vandhu Adum Mayilu NeeYou are the peacock that comes to dance on the barren drum.
Andha Agasathil AgasathilIn that endless sky, in that endless sky,
Alaiyadikkum Nelavu NeeYou are the moon that makes the waves.
Kann Uranghu Kann UranghuClose your eyes and sleep; close your eyes and sleep.
Kann Uranghu Kann UranghuClose your eyes and sleep; close your eyes and sleep.
En Mavane Kann UranghuMy son, close your eyes and sleep.
En Mavane Kann UranghuMy son, close your eyes and sleep.
En Mavane Kann UranghuMy son, close your eyes and sleep.
Kann Uranghu Kann UranghuClose your eyes and sleep; close your eyes and sleep.
En Mavane Kann UranghuMy son, close your eyes and sleep.
Kutty Kudhura Vangi Appan VaranYour father is coming with a little horse he bought.
Rasa Needhan Kann UranghuSleep now, my little king.
Ana Vangi Appan VaranYour father is coming with an elephant he bought.
Rasa Needhan Kann UranghuSleep now, my little king.
Un Salanga Satham Ketkka VaranHe is coming to hear the sound of your anklets.
Rasa Needhan Kann UranghuSleep now, my little king.
Un Kannu Maiya Theetta VaranHe is coming to apply the kohl to your eyes.
Rasa Needhan Kann UranghuSleep now, my little king.
Un Appan Varan Kann UranghuYour father is on his way, so close your eyes and sleep.
Un Thagappan Varan Kann UranghuShut your eyes and go to sleep; your beloved father is on his way.
Andha Ayaiyum Varudhu Kann UranghuShut your eyes and go to sleep; the elephant is also on the way.
Kutty Kudhura Varudhu Kann UranghuThe little horse is coming, so close your eyes and sleep.
Cheenikkallu Music Video
Nivas K Prasanna’s calm composition matches the song’s touching lyrics, making listeners feel comforted and safe. With Dhruv Vikram’s presence in the film, the song’s message about the strong bond between parent and child feels even more powerful and relatable.