A.R. Rahman teams up with lyricist Vairamuthu to create ‘En Peru Padayappa,’ a track that stands out in the Padaiyappa album. The iconic S.P. Balasubrahmanyam brings the song to life with his commanding vocals. The tune mixes a powerful beat with lyrics that tell the story of a man’s unshakable confidence and love for his roots.
Released: January 9, 2026
En Peru Padayappa
A.R. Rahman | Vairamuthu • From “Padaiyappa”
En Peru Padayappa Lyrics Translation (from “Padaiyappa”)
Vairamuthu writes lines that describe a man’s unstoppable spirit, using imagery like a lion’s stride and the strength of armies. A.R. Rahman’s melody supports this narrative with a rhythm that mirrors the character’s determination. The song includes a standout line, ‘My ten fingers are the only army I need,’ showcasing self-reliance.
Singa Nadai PottuWalk with a lion’s majestic stride,
Sigaraththil Yeruand climb to the very peak.
Sigaraththai AdainthalOnce you reach that summit,
Vaanaththil Yerurise even higher towards the sky.
Hey Who Are You ManHey, who are you, man?
En Peru PadaiyappaMy name is Padaiyappa,
Ilavatta Nadaiyappaand my walk is full of youthful energy.
Ennoda UllathellamEverything within my heart
Ilansinga Padaiyappais that of a young lion, Padaiyappa.
Nenjil Aru PadaiyappaI hold the strength of six armies in my chest,
Pinal Nooru Padaiyappaand a hundred more stand behind me.
Yutham Onnu VarugayilBut when a battle actually comes,
Paththu Viral Padaiyappamy ten fingers are the only army I need.
Padaiyappa Padaiyappa PadaiyappaPadaiyappa, Padaiyappa, Padaiyappa.
Pasamulla ManithanappaI’m a man full of affection,
Nan Meesavecha KuzhandaiyappaI’m just a child who wears a mustache.
Endrum Nalla Thambi Nan AppaI’ll always be a good brother to you,
Nandri Ulla Aal AppaI’m a man who knows gratitude.
Thalati ValarththathuThe one that sang lullabies and raised me
Tamizhnadu Mannappais this soil of Tamil Nadu.
Singa Nadai PottuWalk with a lion’s majestic stride,
Sigaraththil Yeruand climb to the very peak.
Padaiyappa PadaiyappaPadaiyappa, Padaiyappa.
Padaiyappa PadaiyappaPadaiyappa, Padaiyappa.
En Peru PadaiyappaMy name is Padaiyappa,
Ilavatta Nadaiyappaand my walk is full of youthful energy.
Ennoda UllathellamEverything within my heart
Ilansinga Padaiyappais that of a young lion, Padaiyappa.
Nenjil Aru PadaiyappaI hold the strength of six armies in my chest,
Pinal Nooru Padaiyappaand a hundred more stand behind me.
Yutham Onnu VarugayilBut when a battle actually comes,
Paththu Viral Padaiyappamy ten fingers are the only army I need.
Pasamulla ManithanappaI’m a man full of affection,
Nan Meesavecha KuzhandaiyappaI’m just a child who wears a mustache.
Paththu Madi Veedu KondaI don’t want a house with ten floors,
Soththu Sugam VendamI don’t desire wealth or comfort.
Pattangalai Vangi TharumI don’t want the titles
Pathaviyum Vendamthat bring status and power.
Malaigal IdavendamThere’s no need to put garlands on me,
Thanga Magudamum Tharavendamand no need to give me a golden crown.
Tamizhthai Nadu ThanthaThe love given by my Mother Tamil land
Anbu Pothumeis more than enough for me.
En Oru Thuli ViyarvaikkuFor a single drop of my sweat,
Oru Pavun Thanga Kasuyou gave me a gold coin.
Koduththathu Tamizh AllavaWasn’t it the Tamil people who gave this?
En Udal Porul AviyaiMy body, my wealth, and my soul—
Thamizhukkum Thamizharkkumto Tamil and the Tamil people,
Koduppadhu Murai Allavaisn’t it the proper way to give them back?
Singa Nadai PottuWalk with a lion’s majestic stride,
Sigaraththil Yeruand climb to the very peak.
Padaiyappa PadaiyappaPadaiyappa, Padaiyappa.
En Peru PadaiyappaMy name is Padaiyappa,
Ilavatta Nadaiyappaand my walk is full of youthful energy.
Ennoda UllathellamEverything within my heart
Ilansinga Padaiyappais that of a young lion, Padaiyappa.
Nenjil Aru PadaiyappaI hold the strength of six armies in my chest,
Pinal Nooru Padaiyappaand a hundred more stand behind me.
Yutham Onnu VarugayilBut when a battle actually comes,
Paththu Viral Padaiyappamy ten fingers are the only army I need.
Padaiyappa Padaiyappa PadaiyappaPadaiyappa, Padaiyappa, Padaiyappa.
Pasamulla ManithanappaI’m a man full of affection,
Nan Meesavecha KuzhandaiyappaI’m just a child who wears a mustache.
Unn Kaiyai NambiTrust in your own hands
Uyarnthida Paaruand look for ways to rise.
Unakkena EzhuthuWrite a history
Oru Varalaruthat is all your own.
Unakkulle Sakthi IrukkuThere is a power inside you,
Adhai Usuppida Vazhi Paaruso find a way to wake it up.
Subha Velai NalaiTomorrow is an auspicious time,
Malai Soodiduso wear the garland of victory.
Ada Evanukku Enna GunamOh, who knows what character lies within whom?
Evanukku Enna BalamWho knows what strength they really hold?
Kandathillai OruvarumeNo one has ever truly discovered it.
Oru Vithaikul AdaipattaThe massive Banyan tree enclosed within a seed
Aalamaram Kan Vizhikkumwill one day wake up and open its eyes,
Adhuvarai Poru Manameso wait patiently until then, my heart.
Singa Nadai PottuWalk with a lion’s majestic stride,
Sigaraththil Yeruand climb to the very peak.
Sigaraththai AdainthalOnce you reach that summit,
Vaanaththil Yerurise even higher towards the sky.
Padaiyappa PadaiyappaPadaiyappa, Padaiyappa.
Padaiyappa PadaiyappaPadaiyappa, Padaiyappa.
En Peru PadaiyappaMy name is Padaiyappa,
Ilavatta Nadaiyappaand my walk is full of youthful energy.
Ennoda UllathellamEverything within my heart
Ilansinga Padaiyappais that of a young lion, Padaiyappa.
Padaiyappa Padaiyappa PadaiyappaPadaiyappa, Padaiyappa, Padaiyappa.
Nenjil Aru PadaiyappaI hold the strength of six armies in my chest,
Pinal Nooru Padaiyappaand a hundred more stand behind me.
Yutham Onnu VarugayilBut when a battle actually comes,
Paththu Viral Padaiyappamy ten fingers are the only army I need.
Padaiyappa Padaiyappa PadaiyappaPadaiyappa, Padaiyappa, Padaiyappa.
Pasamulla ManithanappaI’m a man full of affection,
Nan Meesavecha KuzhandaiyappaI’m just a child who wears a mustache.
Endrum Nalla Thambi Nan AppaI’ll always be a good brother to you,
Nandriulla Aal AppaI’m a man who knows gratitude.
Thalati ValarththathuThe one that sang lullabies and raised me
Tamizhnadu Mannappais this soil of Tamil Nadu.
En Peru Padayappa Music Video
The translation of ‘En Peru Padayappa’ lyrics emphasizes personal strength and loyalty to one’s heritage. The track from Padaiyappa, sung by S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, is a tribute to confidence and gratitude, offering a message that resonates across generations.