“Indha Padai” is a song from the album Shakthi Thirumagan, performed by Pradeep Vijayamala and Vijay Antony. A. Maruthakasi wrote the lyrics, with Pradeep Vijayamala and Vijay Antony composing the music. The track begins with a call to shatter vengeance and cultivate strength, rooting the action in ancestral valor.
Released: September 18, 2025
Indha Padai
Pradeep Vijayamala | Vijay Antony • From “Shakthi Thirumagan”
Shakthi Thirumagan’s Indha Padai Lyrics Translation
The lyrics point to a history of conflict, noting the land filled with mass graves has a unique place in history. This contested setting frames the central figure, whose character is described as a quality that money cannot buy. This incorruptibility is presented as the foundation of his clan’s victory.
Hey Acham ThavirthuShun all your fear
Anmai ValarthuCultivate your strength
Adi Nenjil KondaDeep within your heart
Vanjam UdaithuShatter the vengeance
Sindhai ThelindhuWith your thoughts made clear
Kolgai VarainthuAnd your principles defined
Kari Kalan Nattil PirandhuBorn in the land of Karikalan
Kalathin SuzharchiyilIn the great cycle of time
Avan Kadal Thandi Malai Thanadi VazhndhuHe lived, crossing oceans and mountains
Muppattan VeeramThe valor of his forefathers
Mudhukelumbena Ivanadhu Nenjil ThudikkaThrobs in his chest like a backbone
Neram Varattum Thittam IrukkuLet the time come, there is a plan
Edhirikko Innum Padhattram KidakkuThe enemy still lies in a state of panic
Kalam Kadandhu Vanam ValarndhuTranscending time, growing to the sky
Pudhidhaga Orr Pirappai EduthuHe takes a new birth
Thee Ittal Dhegam AzhiyumIf you set it on fire, the body will perish
Kanavendrum Kattril MidhakkumBut the dream will forever float in the air
Kalavarathin Poludhugal AnaithilumIn all the moments of conflict
Kuruthigal Sindhudhu Makkal SatchiBlood was shed, and the people are the witness
Sava Kuligalai Nirappiya MannukkuFor the land that was filled with mass graves
Sarithirathil Thani Idam IrundhadhuThere was always a unique place in history
Pura Mudhugai Kattiya EdhirikkoBut for the enemy who turned and fled
Oru Sottu Idam IllaiThere isn’t a single drop of space
Tholai Dhooram OodiduRun far, far away
Kalam Than Kadamaiyai SeiyumTime will carry out its duty
Varalaru Vazhikatti AgumHistory will become the guide
Ivan Vandhal Idiyai IdikkumWhen he arrives, he will strike like thunder
Thodai Nadungi Kudal Uruva ThudikkumThighs will tremble, guts will twist and ache
Adimaigal Oru Pakkam ThanjamSlaves on one side seek refuge
Andavan Pol Nenjam VellumA heart like a god will conquer
Ulagathin Nattula NadakkuraHe knows all the political nuances
Arasiyal Nutpangal Anaithaiyum ArivanThat take place in the nations of the world
Parvaikku Nallavan Pola Vedangal PodumThe sinner who puts on a disguise
Pavigal ManidhanTo appear as a good man
Pagai Suttri Muttrugai IttumEven when surrounded and besieged by enemies
Nerpapdda Pesudhu Ivanadhu GunangalHis character speaks with integrity
Indha Padai PodhumaIs this army enough?
Innum Konjam VenumaOr do you need a little more?
Indha Padai PodhumaIs this army enough?
Innum Konjam VenumaOr do you need a little more?
Indha Padai PodhumaIs this army enough?
Innum Konjam VenumaOr do you need a little more?
Indha Padai PodhumaIs this army enough?
Innum Konjam VenumaOr do you need a little more?
Unakkena Oru PadaiAn army just for you
Thanakkena Thani NadaiA unique style all his own
Kalangara VelakkenaLike a lighthouse
Karai Thoda IruppavanHe is here to reach the shore
Buthikku UraikkattumLet this be known to your intellect
Nangal Mannukkai Malai Saitha AtkalWe are the ones who moved mountains for our land
Erimmalai VedikkudhuThe volcano is erupting
Edhirikkum VerkkudhuEven the enemy is sweating
Varugaiyai Parai SattriAnnouncing his arrival with the ‘parai’ drum
Vaname VanangudhuThe sky itself bows in respect
Vaname IdinthalumEven if the heavens were to fall
Kulaiyadha Manam KondavanHe has a mind that won’t shatter
Karam ThandhavanHe’s the one who extended a hand
Panam Parthu Vilai PogadhaHe has a character that isn’t for sale
Gunam Kondavan Kulam VendravanThe one with this virtue has won for his clan
Varumaiyil Pala Iravugal KadandhuPassing many nights in poverty
Valigalai Irai Ena EduthuTaking his pain as nourishment
Thani Rajiyam Ranuvam IvanadhuHis is a separate kingdom, a lone army
Kaiyil Irukku Paraigal MuzhakkamThe roar of the ‘parai’ drums is in his hands
Kadal Van Padai Balamundu Kalam KonduWith the strength of a naval force, he took the field
Vendrathu Indru Ulagam ViyakkumAnd today’s victory will leave the world in awe
Parai Mulanga Mazhai VandhadhuThe ‘parai’ drum roared, and the rain came
Pagai Mulanga Padai VandhadhuThe enemy roared, and the army came
Thalai Edukka Dhinam TheduthuIt searches daily for a chance to rise
Thavarizhaikka Manam MarukkudhuThe heart refuses to make a mistake
Inam Meedhu Irakkam VendamThere’s no need for pity on our people
Mozhi Meedhu Orr Yekkam VendamThere’s no need for longing over our language
Saga Manidhanai Manidhanai ParthalIf you just see a fellow human as a human
Adhuve Podhum Ulagam PottrumThat alone is enough, the world will praise it
Annandhu ParkkadhaDon’t look up in defiance
NoAdi Nenja Seendatha
Don’t you dare provoke my soulStop
Ondranal KoodathuWe can never be one
FightAnudhabam Thedathe
Don’t you search for sympathyRight
Annandhu ParkkadhaDon’t you dare look up at me
NoAdi Nenja Seendatha
Stop trying to stir my coreStop
Ondranal KoodathuUniting is not an option
FightAnudhabam Thedathe
I’m not looking for your pityRight
Indha Padai PodhumaIs this army enough?
Innum Konjam VenumaOr do you need a little more?
Indha Padai PodhumaIs this army enough?
Innum Konjam VenumaOr do you need a little more?
Indha Padai PodhumaIs this army enough?
Innum Konjam VenumaOr do you need a little more?
Indha Padai PodhumaIs this army enough?
Innum Konjam VenumaOr do you need a little more?
Indha Padai Music Video
The track builds through the repetition of a central question: “Is this army enough?” This refrain punctuates verses about historical justice and strategic patience. The song ultimately ties its struggle to a basic principle of seeing a fellow human simply as a human.