Thenisai Thendral Deva delivers a frantic vocal performance on “Hindi Nahi Maalum,” a track from the album Gandhi Kannadi. Written by Sherief, the song masks biting political satire with a high-energy dance beat. It presents a world overwhelmed by systemic failure and corruption.
Hindi Nahi Maalum
Thenisai Thendral Deva • From “Gandhi Kannadi”
Gandhi Kannadi’s Hindi Nahi Maalum Lyrics Translation
Lyricist Sherief documents a total loss of sense, stating his mind is gone (Budhi Ketten Nanum). He connects this personal bewilderment to a larger crisis by crying out that Gandhi’s glasses are missing. This links individual confusion to a forgotten national vision.
Rapukku RapparaA rapid-fire rap.
Rapukku Rappa RapparaA rapid-fire, crackling rap.
Rapukku RaparaA rapid-fire rap.
Rapukku Rappa RaparaA rapid-fire, crackling rap.
Ezha Kuruvi TherizhukkaA poor sparrow is forced to pull a temple chariot.
Thanni Kuthum NovedukkaTaking jabs that sting like a water hose.
Kanna Katti KannamboochiThey’ve blindfolded us for a game of hide-and-seek.
Peela Vuttu NambavechiAnd they’ve tricked us into believing their lies.
Sillavali SilmishamJust a series of petty tricks and mischief.
Karuppu Gulla KaivasamBlack money is now easily within reach.
Patta Pattu KodukkalaPromises were made but never fulfilled.
Nadu Onnum UndhillaAnd the country is no better for it.
Budhi Ketten NanumI’ve completely lost my mind.
Mein Hindhi Nahi Malum“I don’t know Hindi.”
Nan Kathi Kathi PathenI screamed until my voice was raw.
Gandhi Kannadiya KanumGandhi’s glasses are missing.
Budhi Ketten NanumI’ve completely lost my mind.
Mein Hindhi Nahi Malum“I don’t know Hindi.”
Nan Kathi Kathi PathenI screamed until my voice was raw.
Gandhi Kannadiya KanumGandhi’s glasses are missing.
Rapukku RapparaA rapid-fire rap.
Rapukku Rappa RapparaA rapid-fire, crackling rap.
Rapukku RaparaA rapid-fire rap.
Rapukku Rappa RaparaA rapid-fire, crackling rap.
Rapukku RapparaA rapid-fire rap.
Rapukku Rappa RapparaA rapid-fire, crackling rap.
Rapukku RaparaA rapid-fire rap.
Rapukku Rappa RaparaA rapid-fire, crackling rap.
E Setting Pottu Knockout PannaHe set me up just to knock me out.
HaHa.
E Setting Pottu Knockout PannaHe set me up just to knock me out.
Ladu Labakku DhanIt was such a cheap trick.
Mala Adila Amukka DhanHe pushed me right down at the foot of the mountain.
E Pattal Pita Upper Cut UhThen came a powerful uppercut.
Sevulla PichukchamIt practically tore my cheek apart.
Jananga Javvu UttukuchamAnd the people were just left staring blankly.
Adavadi Announcement UhA sudden, aggressive announcement.
Arajagam Adament UhThis chaos is relentless.
Chennangunni KaruvaduWe’re treated like worthless dried fish.
Line La Ninna ThiruvodaIf you stand in line, you’ll end up with a beggar’s bowl.
Tangattu AltinatuThe local con artists.
Black Malu Enga Kattu“Where is our stash of black money?”
Colour Color A ParakkudhammaOh, look at it flying in so many colors.
Pala Palakkum Pudhu NoteuThose shiny new currency notes.
Rapukku RapparaA rapid-fire rap.
Rapukku Rappa RapparaA rapid-fire, crackling rap.
Rapukku RaparaA rapid-fire rap.
Rapukku Rappa RaparaA rapid-fire, crackling rap.
Rapukku RapparaA rapid-fire rap.
Rapukku Rappa RapparaA rapid-fire, crackling rap.
Rapukku RaparaA rapid-fire rap.
Rapukku Rappa RaparaA rapid-fire, crackling rap.
En Rathanakatti KanavuladhanRight in the middle of my most precious dream,
Kallu Vizhundhuchama stone was thrown.
Maman Kannu KalanguchanAnd this man’s eyes just welled up with tears.
Hey Sooravutta Pola OruLike a wildly spinning top,
Puyalu Vandhuchama storm came through.
Oore Doinnu IrundhuchamIt knocked the entire town out flat.
Hey Attakaththi VathippettiWith a useless cardboard knife and a matchbox,
Paththavachan Thittam Theetihe lit a fire with his clever scheme.
Elbow Shottu VechiHe hit me with an elbow shot,
Getout Sonnan Masthan Machiand the big shot told me to get out.
Narayana ArakonamOh my god, it’s a total disaster.
Notta Matha Vazhiya KanumI can’t find any way to exchange my old notes.
Ullukulla ValikudhungaThere’s a pain deep inside of me.
Medicine Vanga Sildra VonumI just need some loose change to buy medicine.
Rapukku RapparaA rapid-fire rap.
Rapukku Rappa RapparaA rapid-fire, crackling rap.
Rapukku RaparaA rapid-fire rap.
Rapukku Rappa RaparaA rapid-fire, crackling rap.
Rapukku RapparaA rapid-fire rap.
Rapukku Rappa RapparaA rapid-fire, crackling rap.
Rapukku RaparaA rapid-fire rap.
Rapukku Rappa RaparaA rapid-fire, crackling rap.
Kya Re Kya Tujhe Mujhe Ye Kya“Hey, what is all this between you and me?”
Mein Hindhi Nahi Malum“I don’t know Hindi.”
Hindi Nahi Maalum Music Video
The track resolves around a repeated, cynical excuse: “I don’t know Hindi.” This phrase becomes a shield against a nonsensical and corrupt system. This “Hindi Nahi Maalum” lyrics translation reveals how feigned ignorance is a survival tactic when morality has failed.